Facial Rejuvenation in Patients of Color

Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to illustrate different factors and considerations in providing facial rejuvenation procedures to non-Caucasian patients. As providers, we must understand how the aging process differs for patients of color and anticipate its effects on various interve...

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Published in:Current otorhinolaryngology reports 2022-09, Vol.10 (3), p.303-309
Main Authors: Gray, Mingyang L., Boahene, Kofi D. O.
Format: Article
Language:English
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FACIAL PLASTICS: Facial Skin Rejuvenation (PJ Carniol and AE Brissett
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Otorhinolaryngology
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Summary:Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to illustrate different factors and considerations in providing facial rejuvenation procedures to non-Caucasian patients. As providers, we must understand how the aging process differs for patients of color and anticipate its effects on various interventions. Recent Findings Elements of beauty and ideal facial measurements may differ from classically described archetypes based on a patient’s ethnic and cultural background. Non-Caucasian patients tend to benefit from treatments that target skin resurfacing and volume loss. The use of widely available techniques such as lasers, intense pulsed light (IPL), and chemical peels can have significant side effects if it is not chosen carefully based on a patient’s skin type. Summary A patient’s genetic and ethnic background manifests in differences in the aging process. One must consider cultural norms, patient expectations, and susceptibility of unwanted side effects when selecting a tailored and individualized plan.
ISSN:2167-583X
2167-583X
DOI:10.1007/s40136-022-00407-4