One Religion, Many Cultures - Borneo Talk
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People<strong>Talk</strong><br />
Dr. Adam C. Miller<br />
MD - DDS (Director of The Centre of Aesthetic Health - <strong>Borneo</strong>)<br />
- an interview with <strong>Borneo</strong><strong>Talk</strong> -<br />
cosmetic and view it as a means for<br />
restoring healthier skin”. The Centre<br />
for Aesthetic Health will apply this<br />
spirit to, not just skin, but the overall<br />
rejuvenation of our patients. My<br />
charge is to make my patients the<br />
best version of themselves. In order to<br />
achieve this, I must consider everything<br />
from what my patients are eating and<br />
their dental health to their sleep and<br />
fitness. Patients are being told that<br />
great, lasting results can be achieved<br />
with a superficial approach to beauty.<br />
This does not feel right to me.<br />
Aesthetic Health - could you please<br />
explain more on this and how this is<br />
a driving force in today’s society:<br />
Dr. M: A recent article in Forbes<br />
magazine (online) reported that<br />
many older professionals are seeking<br />
cosmetic enhancement to compete<br />
with their younger colleagues. I see<br />
this as one indicator of the power<br />
that beauty has in the industrialised<br />
world. Let’s consider topical cosmetic<br />
products. By 2012, in the U.S. alone,<br />
the cosmeceutical industry is expected<br />
to top $20 billion USD. Throughout<br />
Asia we are seeing the same growth<br />
in sales of beauty products. I believe<br />
many of these dollars are being wasted<br />
due to lack of public education, lack of<br />
regulation and a “fast-food” perspective<br />
on cosmetic surgery. Dr. Zein Obagi,<br />
founder of Obagi skin products, made<br />
a statement in the preface to his 1999<br />
book (Skin Health / Restoration &<br />
Rejuvenation) that reflects my philosophy.<br />
“For the field of skin rejuvenation to<br />
move forward, (we) must abandon<br />
the notion that rejuvenation is strictly<br />
Would you recommend treatment<br />
for those who suffer from low self<br />
esteem? Sometimes women, and<br />
even men will want to improve<br />
their looks even though they are<br />
naturally alright with no major<br />
deficiencies:<br />
Dr. M: Great question. Let me try to<br />
explain my approach. The desire to<br />
look one’s best is natural. Even the<br />
preacher at church combs his hair<br />
carefully and wears nice clothes that<br />
fit well. Michael Jordan, the famous<br />
ex-NBA star, replied to a question<br />
about his clothing line with, “you<br />
have to look good to feel good and<br />
feel good to play good.” More and<br />
more adults are now wearing braces<br />
to straighten their teeth for a more<br />
beautiful smile. We like people who<br />
smile. They seem happy. For most,<br />
looking our best, helps us feel and<br />
perform at our best. And modern<br />
marketing takes full advantage of<br />
that. It comes down to expectations.<br />
I am eager to improve a patient’s self<br />
esteem through rejuvenation. I am<br />
very reluctant to take on a patient<br />
who is lost and is trying to become<br />
a different person through a few<br />
procedures. It is hard to fully answer<br />
this question without touching on<br />
spiritual fitness. I encourage patients<br />
to explore their heart and find deeper<br />
meaning in their life.<br />
54 | <strong>Borneo</strong><strong>Talk</strong>Jul-Sept2009
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