Ethnic Rhinoplasty: What You Need To Know

Ethnic rhinoplasty applies to ethnicities other than those of Caucasian decent

. Interestingly, different ethnic groups have by nature a certain appearance, but of course this does not apply to every person of the group. People of northern European stock/descent (leptorhine) have a longer thinner nose called a leptorhine nose. Mediterranean and African often have a shorter and wider nose called a platyrhine. A Grecian nose often juts out from the forehead, an appearance which can be noted in ancient Greek statues. An ethnic nose can be changed but there are definite limitations.

One ethnic group often seeking rhinoplasty is African Americans. This group usually exhibits a wider dorsum nasal feature consisting of a thick skin tissue and shorter tip projection. When rhinoplasty is considered, patients often choose to get a narrower dorsum nasal feature.

Patients whose nasal type consist of a wide dorsal hump and are flat, usually receive a surgical procedure which corrects proper tip dorsum aesthetics and natural shape features. Ethnic noses are usually more delicate, therefore grafts and implants are suggested to get the best results. Tissue or cartilage grafting is necessary to give more definition to the nose.

One of the largest groups seeking cosmetic surgery is Hispanics. Their nasal shape has similar components and features as African Americans but have small nasal humps, wider nostrils, wider and lower bridges, and bulbous tips. Cartilage graphs also have the ability to redefine bone structure and rim support.

Reshaping of the nose is often desired by patients who want a more natural look. They seek to remove wide bridging, excess in tip, overall bulb look to the nose. The cartilage of the nose is reshaped using sutures, supportive struts, and grafts. The overall results will show the desired nasal contour. Like many ethnic groups, patients of African American ethnicity desire more definition around the nasal tip. In most cases a narrower alar base is suggested when seeking nose augmentation. Patients seeking something natural will decide on correcting the nasal tip.

When someone is considering a change in the shape of the nose, grafts are more commonly used to define the nose. Grafts are used to give the nose more shape and definition. This is often used when the nose cartilage is thick. Grafts help the nose look straighter and remove indentation. Insertion of graphs will help the nose look more natural and correct contouring around the nose.

Consult your cosmetic surgeon and provide a complete medical history check prior to surgery. Ethnic rhinoplasty involves taking different steps in reconstructing the nose and speaking with you surgeon will help you gain realistic expectations for your procedure. Your doctor will examine the necessary steps and ensure your expectations are met.

by: Carl Mazzara

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