장용주 교수는 Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 에 “Facial Plastic Surgery for the Non-Caucasian Population “라는 사설을 게재하였다.

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2021 Nov;29(4):xi-xii.

Facial Plastic Surgery for the Non-Caucasian Population

Yong Ju Jang 1

Unlike other surgery aimed at removing tumor or inflammation, facial plastic surgery is unique in that the anatomic characteristics of the patients largely determine the very success of the surgical outcome. The ultimate goal of facial plastic surgery is changing the anatomic structure of the face in ways favored by the subjects or general population. General anatomic differences between ethnicities have tremendous importance in planning and executing various facial plastic surgery procedures.

Undeniably, most contemporary plastic surgery procedures have been pioneered, developed, and refined by numerous giants in the field, mostly North American or European. Furthermore, ethnic Caucasians from North America and Europe have been the most represented in terms of patient volume. Hence, the basic surgical techniques and nuances, and scientific knowledge pertaining to facial plastic surgery have been developed predominantly for Caucasian populations.

Seeking facial beauty and normalcy is a universal human desire. In this era of globalization, increased demand for facial plastic surgery is a phenomenon sweeping all ethnicities of all countries.

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