About Facetag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-18212412013-11-18T07:14:00-08:00Chow Center for Facial Plastic SurgeryTypePadChoosing between the office and the surgery centertag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83454559b69e2019b01172d69970d2013-11-18T07:14:00-08:002013-11-18T07:14:00-08:00When it comes to the advancements made in cosmetic surgery, more and more people are having aesthetic procedures with less and less downtime. Plastic surgery is safer, more effective, and more affordable than ever before. But the fact that plastic surgery and cosmetic in-office procedures have become so accessible does not discount the fact that these are still medical procedures being performed, and that there continue to be risks and benefits that must be discussed with you prior to undergoing one of these procedures. While many patients are accustomed to visiting their facial plastic surgeon to have Botox and fillers...Dr. ChowThe Most Popular Cosmetic Procedures in 2012tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83454559b69e20177430e90e5970d2012-07-09T07:00:00-07:002012-07-05T16:14:09-07:00Each year, around this time, the most popular plastic surgery procedures are totaled. Usually the most popular procedures such as Botox, breast implants, or rhinoplasties, continue to stay high in demand. However, there are some unexpected new increases in other procedures as well! Read more to see what plastic surgery procedures have been increasing in popularity. It’s always interesting to see which cosmetic procedures are trending. It can reflect our constantly changing economy, or the changing views of aesthetic beauty from society. The main increases in more of the unexpected procedures this year, is the rise of chin implants (read...EdithWhen Less is More for Mentag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83454559b69e20162fd8d3ea8970d2011-12-12T07:00:00-08:002011-12-12T07:00:00-08:00Women still outnumber men in the number of cosmetic procedures they have, which is why most advertising for plastic surgery is still tailored for women. However, the number of men receiving plastic surgery is on the rise. In increasingly competitive work and social environments, men are caring about their appearance and aging more than ever. Given the improved health and ability (and, unfortunately, necessity) to work longer before retiring, older men find themselves competing to look youthful, energetic, and capable. Although men are receiving more surgical and nonsurgical procedures overall, men prefer permanent surgical procedures over more temporary noninvasive ones....EdithDo Your Eyes Look Tired? Try Some of These Tipstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83454559b69e2015392247ed8970b2011-10-10T07:00:00-07:002011-10-10T07:00:00-07:00One of the facial features that people find the most important or attractive is the eyes. Besides the overall face, eyes are important because people focus the most on them. After all, when you talk or look at someone, you usually make eye contact first. The eyes are often believed to be more interesting than the rest of the face, and are therefore referred to as “windows to the soul.” We often read the signs of old age, emotions, and lack of sleep by looking at the eyes. So what are the common problems that people deal with, and how...EdithHow to Lengthen your Lashes- Mascaratag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83454559b69e2014e89a557e9970d2011-07-06T10:07:46-07:002011-08-02T13:25:49-07:00Although the length and volume of our eyelashes is largely determined by our DNA, there are options out there that can help those of us with little or no lashes achieve that length and full-bodied look we desire. Mascara is perhaps the most traditional and common way to longer lashes. The way you apply the mascara is more important than having the latest and greatest brand. 1. Apply eyeliner on your lash line, as this will give the illusion of a fuller set of lashes. 2. Curl your lashes. Choose an eye lash curler that fits well with the shape...AnnieHow to Create Double Eye-Lidstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83454559b69e20147e059623e970b2010-12-03T10:37:07-08:002010-12-03T10:37:07-08:00Among those of us who are Asian, at least half are born without that coveted "double eyelid." This double eyelid is created when a fold, or crease, exists in the upper eyelids, and often makes the eyes themselves appear larger and more striking. Double eyelid surgery is a safe and established way to provide this appearance. To learn more about this topic, please read Dr. Chow's entry “Asian Eyelid” Some Asian women prefer to try nonsurgical, temporary techniques before moving on to double eyelid surgery. These generally involve tape or glue. Most are safe, and depending on the shape and...AnnieA Quick and Easy Way to Erase Facial Lines and Add Volumetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83454559b69e2013488d60a40970c2010-11-09T09:36:09-08:002010-11-09T09:36:09-08:00From fuller lips to jaw contouring, a brief session with your facial plastic surgeon can achieve the cosmetic goals you want! Read here to find out the many uses of Botox and fillers injectables.AnnieHow to Shape Your Eyebrowstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83454559b69e201348830fe8d970c2010-10-14T09:36:38-07:002010-10-14T13:59:58-07:00A pair of well-groomed eyebrows adds definition and aesthetic structure to the face. They help to frame your eyes and shorten the forehead, preventing it from becoming the defining feature of your face. If you have never shaped an eyebrow in your life, you may want to have a professional do it the first time. Eyebrow waxing or "tweezing" can cost anywhere from $5-15. If you want to do it yourself at home, you can invest in a good pair of tweezers, such as the Tweezerman Slant Tweezer (it even comes in multiple colors). This invaluable tweezer sets perfectly against...AnnieAsian Eyelid Surgerytag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83454559b69e20134867baae5970c2010-08-26T09:32:42-07:002010-12-03T10:48:41-08:00Traditional upper eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a procedure which rejuvenates the eyes by removing excess skin and fat. This provides a fresher, more youthful and energetic appearance to the eyes. Asian eyelid surgery, or Asian blepharoplasty, on the other hand, is frequently performed in young adults who desire a fold in the upper eyelid. This fold produces the "double eyelid," which makes the eyes appear larger and is considered an aesthetic ideal in many Asian cultures. For most of the twentieth century, Western surgeons falsely believed that Asians seeking these surgeries desired "Westernization" of their eyelids. This is patently...Dr. ChowTreating Those Dark Circles Under the Eyestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83454559b69e20133ee7f4a94970b2010-05-26T07:54:00-07:002010-05-26T07:54:00-07:00There are probably as many different remedies for dark circles under the eyes as there are people on earth. In my experience, when many treatments exist for the same problem, most of them are not terribly successful. Most large cosmetics companies and not a few pharmaceutical companies have been wrestling with this problem for years behind armies of scientists and physicians. With such powerful combinations of smarts and funding, why hasn't the problem been solved? Part of the answer lies in my last entry, which dealt with some of the major causes of dark circles. The best treatment for any...Dr. ChowWhat Causes Those Dark Circles Under Your Eyes?tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83454559b69e2013480fc7925970c2010-05-18T08:30:00-07:002010-05-24T16:00:24-07:00Have you gazed in the mirror lately only to see someone with that old, tired look? For many of us, the single facial feature that ages us most is having dark circles under our eyes. Although these dark circles most commonly appear in healthy individuals who are not suffering from illness or exhaustion, they can still make us feel old, sick, and tired. Or just plain sick and tired. Dark circles under the eyes affect both men and women, and can be present in children, though they most often develop sometime in adulthood. The secret to getting rid of the...Dr. Chow