Rhinoplasty and Skin thickness

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD answers: Rhinoplasty surgery - why does my skin thickness matter?

How does the thickness of my skin affect the results of my rhinoplasty surgery?

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD
17 days ago
By Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi,

Yes, skin thickness is a big factor in rhinoplasty outcomes. Typically, Caucasians have thinner skin so anything done underneath the skin will show. Rhinoplasty for patients with thicker skin, found in African Americans and Hispanics, is more challanging because the skin needs to be thinned for any cosmetic changes to show throught the skin.

Tip defatting and thinning of the dermis are hallmarks of a good rhinoplasty outcome in patients with thicker skin.

Best,

Dr.S.

Web reference: http://www.africanamericanrhinoplasty.com
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