Plastic Surgery for African-American Women- Concept of Beauty Among Black Women
Author: Sean Younai
Category: Health
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Los Angeles plastic surgery among African-American women has come to age. Black women have found new financial independence as they have become the major wage earners of their families. With hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance women of color have advanced themselves in every professional field. Having achieved economic autonomy black women of today have chosen to reward themselves with plastic surgery. It is not uncommon to hear an African American woman tell me that "after years of singlehandedly putting my children through school and college, I now want to do something for myself". And why not, because she has earned it!
Although the reasons for seeking Los Angeles cosmetic surgery might be more similar among all women, the definition of beauty varies dramatically between African-American and Caucasian women. When it comes to choosing an ideal body shape black women want curves. African-American women seek liposuction not necessarily to get slimmer, but more importantly to become more curvaceous. They feel that keeping fat and fullness in certain areas such as hips and buttocks is sexy. That is why some plastic surgeons are combining liposuction and body contouring with fat augmentation in order to create the perfect figure.
When it comes to breast enhancement surgery African American women don't necessarily desire very large breasts but more perkiness and youthfulness! Unlike women of Anglo-Saxon or European heritage who usually don't have large breasts, black women are usually blessed with rather large bosoms. Because of gravity, weight fluctuations, or aging large breasts sag, prompting many black women to choose breast lift surgery (mastopexy) or even breast reduction surgery.
The facial skin of women of color is more resilient against sun and environmental damages. Black women age well and don't show the same extent of fine wrinkles or sun spots. Instead, African American women tend to show more dark circles around their eyes, as well as eye bags. Therefore, eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty tends to occur at an earlier age among African-American women.
Ethnic rhinoplasty or nose surgery has evolved recently. African-American women want to refine their nose while keeping their African-American identity. The last thing that a black woman wants is to have a Caucasian nose or one like that of Michael Jackson. Instead, they prefer a nose that is more balanced with the rest of their face, both in terms of its height and width. This often requires use of nasal implants or cartilage graft in order to augment the nasal bridge.
All plastic surgeries among black women are conducted with an attention to the healing patterns of their skin. While Keloid scars are not specific to African skin, it is more prevalent among those with darker skin. Both patients and doctors have to be aware of this and understand how to minimize Keloid scarring.
Dr. Sean Younai is a Board Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon who is very experienced in ethnic plastic surgery, especially that of large volume liposuction, liposculpture, Los Angeles tummy tuck, body lift, buttock lift/ augmentation, breast enhancement surgery, calf augmentation, and arm tuck. He also performs facial plastic surgery procedures such as ethnic rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery.
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Keywords: Los Angeles plastic surgery, Los Angeles cosmetic surgery, Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon, large volume liposuction, Los Angeles tummy tuck
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Date Submitted: 2/11/2009
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