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When we think of Asian plastic surgery, we often think of the major cosmetic surgery hubs in Korea and China. Both countries are famed for their booming beauty industries and ​​medical aesthetics markets, as well as for the trends they originate that rapidly become in-demand with patients worldwide. While we may see Japanese plastic surgery in the public eye less often, the country’s influences on Asian beauty standards, popular procedures and surgical techniques are significant. Expect to see Japanese plastic surgery take on even greater influence as Tokyo seeks to establish itself as a major player on the global plastic surgery stage.

Asian eyelid surgery, also known as Asian blepharoplasty or double eyelid surgery, is a popular cosmetic procedure to create a natural-looking crease in a ‘monolid’ or ‘single fold’ eyelid. In the past, this surgery has sometimes been described as a “Westernisation surgery,” but that label is both improper and short-sighted.

Facial appearance is determined by three fundamental components: the skin, the soft tissues, and the underlying skeletal structure. Many cosmetic surgery procedures focus on the first two. A facelift, for example, lifts and tightens the skin and soft tissues to restore a more vibrant and youthful facial aesthetic. These procedures have beautiful results, but there are limitations to what can be achieved by changing the skin and soft tissue alone. For bringing about dramatic facial changes, few techniques can match the power of bone contouring. Reshaping the hard skeleton is one of the most impactful branches of plastic surgery, and it encompasses a number of areas and techniques. One of the most popular bone contouring options here at Asian Plastic Surgery is cheekbone augmentation. Below, we answer some of your most frequently asked questions about this procedure.

The popularity of plastic surgery continues to grow with Asians worldwide, and nose surgery ranks second only to eyelid surgery as the most requested procedure. With interest in this operation at an all-time high, many technical refinements are advancing the art of Asian rhinoplasty.

Your facial shape and your jaw’s position play vital roles in many functions of daily life, including breathing, eating, swallowing and speaking. Facial harmony aligns your teeth and chin properly and allows them to work seamlessly with your facial muscles and jaw joints. Jaw surgery, or orthognathic surgery, can help correct various facial and dental deformities and functional dental issues, as well as cosmetically improve the shape and proportions of your face.

Plastic surgery is a booming business in China. According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’s 2019 global statistics report, China ranks in the top three for both estimated number of practising plastic surgeons and most frequently cited countries for medical tourism. Statista projects that China’s medical aesthetics market could surpass 310 billion yuan by 2023. 

It’s often said that it’s the journey, not the destination, that counts — but when it comes to plastic and reconstructive surgery, the beginning steps are just as important as the final outcome.

Deciding to undergo breast augmentation surgery is the first of many decisions you’ll make throughout your surgical journey. Innovations in implant technologies and alternative augmentation techniques provide today’s patients with more opportunities to customise their breast enhancement procedure than have ever been possible before.

Beyond smooth and radiant skin, an attractive and proportionate face shape is one of the most highly sought-after features. It’s easy to see why — your face shape determines what hairstyles flatter you most, what glasses suit you best, what makeup techniques enhance your natural beauty and more. 

The influence of Korea on beauty routines worldwide is absolutely undeniable. K-beauty has taken the skincare industry by storm, leading to the explosive popularity of sheet masks, essences, double cleansing, elaborate product layering, glass skin and other buzzy beauty trends.

Over 1.2 million people worldwide underwent eyelid surgery in 2019, according to a survey by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The procedure is particularly popular in East Asia and South East Asia, where it is the most commonly requested cosmetic surgery.

Many principles and techniques of cosmetic plastic surgery were developed based on Caucasian patients. They do not always reflect ethnic differences in anatomy, as well as the beauty standards and cultural influences that may shape a patient's desires and expectations.Asian Plastic Surgery specialises in cosmetic enhancement for Asian patients. Our plastic surgeons are experienced in both Western and Asian plastic surgery techniques, and they utilise the best of both worlds to perform procedures tailored to the unique needs and desires of Asian patients. Together they offer a range of services that highlight the natural beauty and elegance of Asian patients, including the following popular plastic surgery procedures.