t is becoming clear that there is a science to beauty. Extensive

research has shown that we have similar ideas about what constitutes a beautiful face. When British researchers asked

women to rate pictures of various men, their choices were identical. When a group including English, Chinese, and Indians were asked to choose a “good looking” face from a selection of racially diverse faces, individuals from 13 countries shared the same choices. In other words, regardless of ethnicity, age, or culture, people share a universal sense of what is attractive. Furthermore, evolutionary psychologists have concluded that humans share an innate attraction to beautiful people—even 3 to 6 month-old infants will gaze longer at an attractive face compared to an unattractive one!

Therefore, the aesthetic specialist must observe and study what is important to achieve natural-appearing but outstanding results. So what is the preferred facial volume and shape to achieve beauty?

The answer may lie with the speed by which we process attractiveness, as we decide whether someone is attractive almost instantaneously. Our brains are functioning as supercomputers, calculating “beauty” in split seconds; according to Malcolm Gladwell, “we look with our eyes but see with our brains.”

Guided by the Golden Ratio = “1.62”

The ancient Greeks, following the convictions of Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates, maintained that all beauty resides in mathematics. Across centuries,

many of the world’s greatest intellects, amongst them Galileo, Michelangelo, Einstein, and Leonardo da Vinci, were awed by the fact that natural beauty appears dependent on this “divine proportion” known as the Golden Ratio or Phi, = “1.62”. This Golden Ratio or Phi

guided Renaissance artists and architects in creating masterworks such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Parthenon, and the Taj Mahal; a concept that continues to be applied to post modern art and architecture.

The immediate perception of beauty may be hard-wired into our brains based on how closely one’s features reflect the Phi ratio. Indeed, golden proportions are found over the entire beautiful face: the ideal facial width, the beautiful brow, the cheek high point, and well-proportioned lips. This may explain why, regardless of who we are and who we are looking at, we share similar, instantaneous perceptions of who is beautiful!

The Phi ratio defines the beautiful faces of Angelina Jolie (left) and Tom Cruise (right).

Small Differences in Anatomy Make Big Differences in Appearance

Contrary to common requests for immediate one-treatment line filling and wrinkle chasing, age-appropriate beauty is created through a comprehensive, step-wise global approach based on volume restoration, optimizing skin health, and dialling into the Golden Ratio.

Having treated thousands of cosmetic patients during her decade at Skinworks, Dr. Jang has come to realize that small differences in facial anatomy make for significant gains in attractiveness. In reality, this usually means a combination of neurotoxins, fillers and laser/skincare, performed as a series of aptly named combination treatments over months and eventually years, culminating in a graceful, aging face. This evolution or roadmap is essential for achieving natural results as the face matures, and can only occur when the

aesthetic physician possesses the requisite technical skills, as well as the critical “Phi eye”!

With over 25 years experience, Dr. Jang is comfortable treating faces beginning in their 20s or 30s, when treatment can be largely preventative, as well as more complex cases when treating those in their 50s and beyond. Her favourite age group to work with are patients in their 40s.

“A minimum of combination therapy for this age group can result in a significantly fresher, less-tired appearance but perhaps more importantly, treatment at this stage can be preventative!” - Dr. Jang

Many patients however see Dr. Jang for their first treatment in their 50s, and while this can be somewhat more challenging, as you can see from the photos below, it can also yield spectacular results.

51 year-old female, before (left) and after (right) combination treatments.

Dr. Jang has the experience, knowledge, and passion to achieve the best for her patients, no matter their age!

At Skinworks, we have a fully accredited operating room with a dedicated surgical team led by Dr. Nick Carr, plastic surgeon. Dr. Jang’s unique understanding of both cosmetic surgical and non-surgical results can help her guide patients in choosing the best alternative to suit their individual needs.

For expert advice, call 604.737.7100 or visit us online at Skinworks.ca.

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NEWS & NOTABLES NOVEMBER 2013

Cosmetic physicians from 5 continents met for the MAEXS Injectable Meeting in Paris. Dr. Jang was one of 8 Canadian physicians invited to exchange ideas on global ideals of beauty.

Valeant invited Dr. Jang to sit on their advisory board to get insights into their new cold sore ointment, Xeres.

DECEMBER 2013

Once again, Dr. Jang appeared on Shaw TV’s The Rush to discuss natural-appearing anti-aging results using combination nonsurgical treatments. Look at Patti’s before and after photos, which exemplify the artistry and power of combination therapy over an 8-month period (watch clip here)!

Curious about what celebrities like Naomi Watts, Sofia Vergara, Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez could do at Skinworks? Read Dr. Jang’s suggestions here in Elevate Magazine’s article on “5 Celebrities in Favour of Plastic Surgery!”

Dr. Aswani Singh, a dermatologist and friend in Edmonton, has created a school in his ancestral Indian village. Dr. Jang donated sufficient funds to educate 10 elementary students for a year!

JANUARY 2014

Congratulations to the lucky winner of our SkinCeuticals Christmas contest who took home $400 worth of skincare and a Clarisonic Opal!

As one of Canada’s busiest cosmetic physicians, Dr. Jang was once again invited to Allergan’s prestigious summit held in New York City. Dr. Jang was in a celebratory mood as Skinworks

achieved Triple Diamond status, ranking the clinic as one of the best in Canada!

Dr. Jang and Dr. Carr made a donation to their friend, Ken McCallister, in support of his 15 year-old community development project called “Liberia Rising” for post-war children.

Dr. Carr was featured in an article titled “Breast Revision—what to know before getting breast implants” in Deep Body magazine. Read the full article on page 14 here.

Dr. Jang was invited to Paris during the International Master Course on Aging Skin (IMCAS) meeting to sit on the Merz Advisory Board. She was one of only two Canadians invited to share their experience with hyaluronic fillers.

FEBRUARY 2014

Congratulations to Dr. Jang who attended the inaugural ZO International Faculty meeting in Laguna Beach as the only Canadian dermatologist.

Dr. Carr was a chair at the recent Pacific Northwest Society of Plastic Surgeons held at Sun Peaks.

Graeme Cotton, one of Skinworks’ longstanding clients, has just won the coveted Governor General’s Award for excellence in history teaching.

Look out for the new Merz Aesthetics Ambassador! Dr. Jang was a judge for the Merz Aesthetics “My Life, My Journey” contest and helped select the finalist.

Hear Dr. Jang on The Peak FM 102.7 during your daily commute discussing her 5 non-negotiable skincare must-haves.

MARCH 2014

Skinworks was featured in FASHION magazine as one of the best cosmetic surgery and dermatology practices in Canada!

Dr. Carr will be featured in the May/June issue of Elevate magazine. The article covers topics like who makes a good candidate for surgery and what people should consider before going under the knife.

The May/June issue of Elevate magazine will also be featuring Dr. Jang’s comments on how Drew Barrymore looks so great at age 39. Coming to newsstands soon!

The National Post interviewed Dr. Carr for an article on “Doctors Doctoring Time”.

A dinner party at the Hawksworth was held in honour of Dr. Carr recently stepping down as Head of the Division of UBC Plastic

Surgery, a position he has held for over 10 years. Over 40 people were in attendance, including his 3 children flying in from McGill and University of Toronto. Stay tuned for new exciting developments—Dr. Carr is not retiring!

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