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Dr. Lee Jin-soo's Plastic Surgery Essay 34 - Reflections on Masks

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  The coronavirus is persisting for an extended period. Now, masks have become an integral part of our daily lives. Observing almost everyone on the streets wearing masks, I am reminded of the painter Richard Prince. RichardPrince Masquerade nurse ink jet and acrylic on canvas 203.2 × 116.8 cm 2004 This piece is one I saw at last year's 'LETTER Exhibition' held by Seoul Auction. Richard Prince gained fame with his 'Cowboy' series, a direct parody of the 'Marlboro' cigarette advertisements. His practice of rephotographing other people's photos has given rise to the genre in the art world known as 'Rephotograph.' When I mentioned this artist's rephotograph to an acquaintance, they immediately exclaimed, "That's so cheeky!" Indeed, Prince has faced legal challenges, including a trial for photo appropriation (initially acquitted in the first trial, but the decision was overturned in the second and third trials). In the 2000s, ...

Can facial contouring surgery make the face more defined?

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When people think of the face shape or facial contour, they often envision the facial skeleton composed of facial bones. However, the actual face shape is a combination of the facial skeleton and the surrounding soft tissues, including skin, subcutaneous fat, fascia, and muscles. While the facial skeleton is not directly visible, the surrounding soft tissues, especially the skin, play a crucial role in determining the perceived face shape. This is precisely why considerations of both bones and the surrounding soft tissues are essential when planning facial contouring surgeries such as cheekbone reduction, square jaw surgery, or chin surgery. If only the bones are focused on, without considering the surrounding soft tissues, there is a higher likelihood of a discrepancy between the expected and actual results after surgery. A common desire expressed during consultations for facial contouring surgery is to have a more defined jawline when viewed from the side. However, it's crucial t...

How to resolve protruding eyebrow bones?

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  The faces of men and women can be distinguished by various features, and one significant characteristic is the degree of development of the eyebrow bones. the protrusion of eyeborn bones is a distinctive feature of men when they are well-developed.  In anatomical terms, this area is called the supraorbital ridge, commonly referred to as the eyebrow bone in this text, referring to the bone in the area where the eyebrows are located. In the case of women, when the eyebrow bones are developed, they may appear more like men, leading to a desire for correction. Even in men, if the eyebrow bones protrude excessively, it can give a strong impression, prompting a desire for correction.     When the space between the eyes and the forehead is significantly developed,  If the protrusion of the eyebrow bones is not serve, there are methods to cover the relatively flat area above the eyebrow bones, This can be achieved through techniques such as fat grafting and the u...

Dr. Lee Jinsoo's Plastic Surgery Essay 33 - Misconceptions and Prejudices of Double-Jaw Surgery

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  It seems that almost everyone is familiar with the term 'double-jaw surgery'. However, due to the proliferation of indiscriminate information about double-jaw surgery, many misconceptions and biases seem to exist.  In this essay, we will take a detailed look at these misunderstandings and prejudices.  1- Is Double-Jaw surgery a specific surgical procedure name?  Double-Jaw surgery is not a specific surgical procedure name. It literally refers to surgery performed on both jaws. When translated to korean, '양 악' means 'bith jaws'. Thus, double-jaw surgery simply denotes a surgery conducted on both jaws, without specifying the exact surgical method. while the general public may think of the lower part under the mouth when referring to the term 'jaw', anatomically, the term 'jaw' refers to the bone that includes the teeth. therefore, the upper jawbone containing the upper teeth is called upper jawbone (maxilla), and the lower jawbone containing the ...

The importance of elasticity treatment for a beautiful face shape.

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      Hello, this is Faceline plastic surgery clinic.  Today, we would like to talk about facial shape and elasticity.  As inhabitants of Earth, we are inevitably affected by the force of gravity, as discovered by Newton’s law of universal gravitation.  We live under the influence of the force pulling us downward toward the ground due to gravity.  The skin surrounding our faces is no exception.  Despite being subjected to gravity, the shape around our facial skeleton is maintained, thanks to the elasticity inherent in the skin, even when not visibly sagging, the gravitational pull on the skin has an impact on our facial shape!  In 2008, aboard the international space station (ISS), Korean astronaut Yi Soyeon and her research team conducted a facing experiment to observe changes in human body. Using specialized imaging equipment, they captured images of faces to examine alterations resulting from the extremely low gravity in space. ...