Monthly Archives: May 2024

What does BB laser do?

The BB laser (beauty balm or blemish balm laser) takes its name from the now ubiquitous BB cream that became extremely popular in Korea beginning in the 1980s, and continued to soar in popularity as it came to be introduced … Continue reading

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How long has rib cartilage been used from rhinoplasty?

Somewhat surprisingly, the use of costal cartilage and rib cartilage in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty has existed for more than a century. In an article published in Paris in 1904, French rhinoplasty surgeons describe harvesting rib cartilage and using it … Continue reading

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What’s the best technique to augment the dorsum in Asian rhinoplasty or Asian nose job surgery?

The bridge of the nose, or the nasal dorsum, represents a subtle yet visually impactful component of the nose and of the face as a whole. The width, height and shape of the dorsum has an effect on the appearance … Continue reading

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What is the hardest plastic surgery?

Plastic surgery encompasses a wide gamut of surgical procedures from complex microvascular reconstructions to delicate cosmetic eyelid surgeries. As with all surgeries, plastic surgery requires a mastery of the anatomy and a profound understanding of the form and function of … Continue reading

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What is Rejuran?

Rejuran is a recent K-beauty import that has taken the Korean aesthetic surgery market by storm as it is a novel filler product manufactured from purified polydeoxyribnucleotides (PDRN) that have been shown to promote wound healing by stimulating tissue repair. … Continue reading

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How do I get rid of my under eye bags?

Lower eye bags or lower eyelid bags are often caused by pseudoherniation of orbital fat from under the eye forward into the cheek, where it is visible as a bulge or “bag”. The orbital septum, which contains the fat, can … Continue reading

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