Aesthetic considerations for treating the Asian patient: Thriving in diversity international roundtable series

• Published in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology Vol. 22; no. 6; pp. 1805 - 1813
• Main Authors: Fabi, Sabrina Guillen, Park, Je‐Young, Ho, Wilson W. S., Vachiramon, Vasanop, Dayan, Steve
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01-06-2023
• Subjects: Aesthetics; Anatomy & physiology; Asian Americans; Asian patient; Asian people; botulinum toxin a (BoNT‐A); Botulinum Toxins, Type A; Cosmetic Techniques; Esthetics; ethnic diversity; Ethnicity; Face; facial shape; Forehead; forehead injection; Humans; Minority & ethnic groups; Multiculturalism & pluralism; Patient satisfaction; Physiology; Skin; Toxins; White people; California; United States > US; Asia; China; botulinum toxin a (BoNT-A); forehead injection; Asian patient; facial shape; ethnic diversity
• ISSN: 1473-2130; 1473-2165
• DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15787

Background
The unique anatomy of the Asian face, along with the influence of cultural forces and regional preferences, has led to the development of specialized approaches to rejuvenation and beautification that are applicable to the aesthetic practice within Asia as well as those who serve these patients internationally.
Aims
To discuss similarities and differences in anatomy and treatment preferences of Asian patients and explore how these differences may influence aesthetic practices.
Patients/Methods
In support of clinicians who wish to serve a diverse patient population, a six‐part international roundtable series focused on diversity in aesthetics was conducted from August 24, 2021 to May 16, 2022.
Results
The results of the sixth and final roundtable in the series, the Asian Patient, are described here. Anatomical differences and their influence on treatment preferences are discussed, and specific procedural information provided for management of facial shape and projection, including advanced injection techniques for the eyelid‐forehead complex.
Conclusions
The continued exchange of ideas and treatment techniques support not only optimal aesthetic outcomes for a diverse range of patients within a given practice, but also the evolution of aesthetic medicine. The expert approaches detailed here may be used to inform treatment plans tailored to the Asian population.