Steps in Cosmetic Surgery: Sculpting
September 7th, 2012
Some say the work of a cosmetic plastic surgeon is artistry and although I am flattered by the comparison, I do agree that an understanding of classical artistic proportion is essential in obtaining natural results. Let’s continue with the discussion of the universal steps for all cosmetic surgery. Following the incision and dissection, the underlying tissues are revealed. This allows the next step to be performed, called the sculpting. Sculpting is a delicate step and it requires aesthetic skill. It is performed according to a custom surgical plan that is designed especially to achieve the desired changes. I firmly believe that obtaining consistently natural results, can only be achieved through an aesthetic or a kind of artistic understanding of human form and proportion, such as the work of Leonardo da Vinci.
Unnatural results are usually related to a surgeon’s objective for a stylized or unnatural aesthetic. This distorted look has become the frequent topic of our pop culture and the Hollywood media. Surgical before and after photos are an excellent way to judge a surgeon’s aesthetic eye and the likelihood of a particular result following cosmetic surgery.
Please check back next time for more of this series.
Dr. Bashioum’s Interview for Star Tribune
August 9th, 2012
Dr. Bashioum’s interview about cosmetic surgery for toes is in the Star Tribune today. The article by Kristin Tillotson appears in the Lifestyle section for the Aug. 9, 2012 issue of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Dr. Ralph Bashioum, a Wayzata cosmetic surgeon who has been practicing for more than 30 years, hasn’t heard of an uptick in such requests in the Twin Cities, but said that “people can be sensitive about any aspect of their appearance. It can happen with all parts of the body, and they will seek out offers to change what they’re sensitive about.”
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