Apr 15, 2010

Ethnicity must be considered when undergoing plastic surgery

In modern society there is tremendous pressure on people, women in particular, to be stunningly beautiful. While many people take different routes to reach this goal, plastic surgery has become an increasingly popular option for individuals hoping to escape the ravages of aging and remain beautiful forever. Those individuals preparing to go under the knife should be forewarned, however, that a number of factors will affect a person's reaction to the treatment - notably race and ethnicity.

As different ethnicities often boast unique skin tones, and to an extent chemical compositions, different topical procedures will affect individuals from separate races in unique ways. This holds particularly true for black and Hispanic people, for whom laser and chemical skin treatments can result in significant discoloration due to weakened pigment production.

Another thing to consider is the lingering effects of invasive surgery. Dr. Anthony Brisset, the director of the Baylor Facial Plastic Surgery Center, claims that people of color might be at a greater risk of developing advanced scar tissue or keloids, telling the Houston Chronicle that blacks and Hispanics are five to 15 times more likely to develop scars than fair-skinned people.

Fortunately there are a number of scar treatments like silicone gel sheeting that can help reduce the appearance of these scars on people of all races.ADNFCR-3015-ID-19722123-ADNFCR

 

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