Finding rhinoplasty doctor for African Americans

Certainly, an African American person can go to any surgeon that has substantial experience in rhinoplasty.  While the anatomy of the African American nose may differ, it is really patient dependent.  I would recommend reviewing the before and after photos of the surgeons with which you consult... more

An experienced rhinoplasty surgeon will be adept at treating patients with various ethnicities (African American, Asian, Persian, Italian, etc.) so you need to identify the best rhinoplasty surgeons in your area and select one.  Make sure you look at his/her... more

The anatomy of African American Nose is different than other ethnic groups. You should go to someone who does a lot of ethnic rhinoplasties. If you cannot find one, then just look for someone who is excellent rhinoplasty surgeon. If you are willing to travel, then Dr. Fred Stucker in Louisiana is one of the... more

You should consult a board-certified Rhinoplasty specialist experienced in Ethnic Rhinoplasty. You should also see many photos before proceeding. In general, African-American noses have thick skin, and weak cartilage. There can also be wide nostrils, a broad tip, and a shallow bridge. Feel free to email me a... more

There are different ethnic anatomical issues that require different expertise.  Just call and ask how often the doctor does ethnic rhinoplasties.  You will want a lot of experience here.  Some doctors even specialize in this. 

No two noses are necessarily alike. Noses differ even more among various ethnic groups. African American noses will need to be treated differently than a Caucasian nose. Not only are there structural differences, but, the patient may want to maintain several of the ethnic characteristics of their original nose... more

Hi Daniel, It is important for you to see a rhinoplasty surgeon who is experienced in ethnic rhinoplasty if you want to achieve the best possible aesthetic result. There are as many variations within a particular ethnic group as there are between groups and not everyone is looking for the same thing. But,... more

Hi Daniel, An experienced and skilled rhinoplasty surgeon is able to perform African American rhinoplasty.  As with all rhinoplasties, at consultation the patient describes what bothers them about their nose, and what they would be satisfied with as a result of surgery.  The surgeon then examines the... more

I think that most rhinoplasty surgeons like myself, have enough experience treating many different types of noses to feel comfortable treating almost any patient of different ethnicities for rhinoplasty. 

 You want to find an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who is familiar with the differences in these noses and how to do a natural nose as well. Meet with real patients the surgeon has done.