ETHNIC RHINOPLASTY SURGERY IS MORE CHALLENGING

If a rhinoplasty is a difficult procedure , then an ethnic rhinoplasty is even more challenging since the skin may be thicker, the nasal bones and cartilages are less supportive and the overall shape is more difficult to reproduce consistent results. Therefore, it is important to understand the aesthetics of a ethnic rhinoplasty patient.

For instance, in the Africian-American nose, requires a good understanding what it take to reshape and build up the nose as well as make the nostrils smaller in most cases.  The patient needs to understand that the healing process may be longer as well due the patients thicker skin .

Choosing the right surgeon is the most important decision you can make when considering rhinoplasty. It is important to find a surgeon who not only specializes in rhinoplasty but also one who has experience performing rhinoplasty in patients of various ethnicities. Most recognized aesthetic proportions for rhinoplasty are derived from the Caucasian nose, and pre-operative analysis and planning become complex when applying these aesthetic “ideals” to patients of another ethnicity. Similarly, the techniques required to achieve natural looking results often are different for ethnic patients.

One way of determining your surgeon's experience in African American rhinoplasty is to view his or her before and after rhinoplasty patient photos. Most experienced rhinoplasty surgeons have a portfolio of their work in their office or on their website.

When approaching ethnic rhinoplasty patients, determining the preoperative goals and confirming the patient’s expectations is of paramount importance. The goals of ethnic rhinoplasty should therefore address the patient’s desire for preservation or alteration of ethnicity, balance of surrounding features, and adherence to patient desires.

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