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Asian Children Turn to Cosmetic Surgery

Staff Writer — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 10:15:03 +0000

New research has shown that some Asian children feel under pressure to look more like their Western counterparts and are turning to cosmetic surgery to achieve their desired look.

There has always been a lot of debate surrounding what the minimum age for elective plastic surgery should be – particularly over parents who give their teenage children permission to have cosmetic surgery, and these latest findings are likely to promote a lot more debate on the industry.

The Hastings Center Report has found that more Asian children than ever are looking to plastic surgery to make them look more Western and play up to the Hollywood ideal. Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures – with many asking for more almond shaped eyes – along with liposuction and breast enhancements. Statistics have also revealed that Asian children are more likely to resort to plastic surgery than their Western counterparts.

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An overview of Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

SCS — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 18:02:26 +0000

Procedure: Corrects drooping upper eyelids and puffy bags underneath the eyes by removing excess fat, skin, and muscle.

Length: 1 to 3 hours.

Anesthesia: Normally local with sedation or general.

In/Outpatient: Normally outpatient.

Side Effects: Temporary discomfort, tightness of lids, swelling, bruising. Temporary dryness, burning, itching of eyes. Excessive tearing, sensitivity to light for first few weeks.

Risks: Temporary blurred or double vision, infection, bleeding. Swelling at the corners of the eyelids. Dry eyes. Formation of whiteheads. Slight asymmetry in healing or scarring. Difficulty in closing eyes completely (rarely permanent). Pulling down of the lower lids (may require further surgery), blindness (very rare).

Recovery:

2 to 3 days: Reading
7 to 10 days: Back to work
2 weeks +: Contact lenses
3 weeks: Alcohol
3 weeks +: Bruising and swelling gone

Duration of Results: Several years although sometimes permanent.

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