This article draws upon publications and my clinical experience at PICO Clinic in London to outline the key differences in treating and managing the aesthetic expectations of Asian versus Caucasian patients requesting non-surgical aesthetic treatments. Asians are not a homogenous group but rather comprise many varied ethnic origins.1 It is important to note that when referring to ‘Asian’ patients, I will be referring to females from mainland China.
The majority of my patients are from mainland China, with very different perceptions of beauty and, hence, treatment requests when compared to Caucasians. They are also predominantly students and young working professionals in the age range of 20-35. Their perceptions and requests are mainly influenced by differences in facial morphology, cultural beliefs (physiognomy) and social trends. Notably, the most common treatment concerns among…
