African American Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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Can African American Rhinoplasty Be Achieved with a More Nautral Ethnic Look?
I am an African American women and I wonder if doctors can recontruct more cartiladge than bone. I have seen many rhinoplasty and they seem to always narrow the nose in such an unnautral way. I saw somewhere that they can put an s shaped implant to build the bridge up. My concerns are my profile and the flatting of my nose when I smile.
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rodoz0778
in Gainesville, Ga Hall
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Rhinoplasty: Preserving ethnic characteristics
There are a number of ways to strengthen a nasal tip, essentially working primarily on the cartilaginous portion of the nose. Other techniques can be utilized to further enhance the appearance of the nose, including nostril narrowing. The attached video shows an example of how ethnic characteristics can be preserved but aesthetic features achieved.
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African American Rhinoplasty Can Result in a More Natural Ethnic Look
Hi Rod,
Yes, a natural ethnic result can, and should be achieved in African American rhinoplasty. You are correct in that augmentation of the nose with an implant via an external rhinoplasty approach would help to support the flattening of your nose when you smile, as well as building up the bridge of your nose.
It is most important to choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully. In the Atlanta, Ga area, William Silver, MD has a very good reputation. Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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All rhinoplasties are not the same
This is a very good question, and the key issue is that principles of an African-American rhinoplasty is quite different than a caucasian rhinoplasty.
You can absolutely achieve a very natural result, but you want to find a surgeon who is experienced in rhinoplasties of all types. Ask him or her to describe in detail what they see when they analyze your nose, and what their plan is to improve it.
Also, ask to see before and after pictures, and this will give you a very good idea of their...
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Find a surgeon who individualizes the procedure for each patient
This is a great question. The most important thing is to find a surgeon who individualizes the procedure for each patient. Many surgeons have one way they approach rhinoplasty which is centered more on the caucasian nose. However, many people want a nose that matches their face and fits into their culture, rather than someone's preconceived ideas.
Depending on the amount of cartilage and bone that you have, it may be possible to use your own tissue for the reconstruction. However,...
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Specialist in African-American Rhinoplasty
Your concerns are important. It is possible to reshape the nose and still preserve ethnic features.
It is important that you find a surgeon who is well experienced in Rhinoplasty for African Americans. Special skills and techniques are needed.
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Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Rodoz0778,
When rhinoplasty is performed today, ethnic variations should be considered and preserved. Let's face it, a Caucasian nose does not look natural on an Asian individual. What is crucial is to find a surgeon with experience in African-American rhinoplasty. Not only is every nose different, every ethnicity is different. In general, I am not a fan of nasal implants. Your body recognizes this material as foreign. This can work out...
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Rhinoplasty for African American patients
Yes, a surgery can be done such that the final nose has a nice, natural look. The surgeon must take care.
Normally the problems that need to be addressed include: generally the tip needs to be more defined, the nasal bones may be wide, and the actual nostrils may also be too wide.
The tip can be raised with your own natural cartilage, and the base can be narrowed a bit with a permanent suture placed deep within the tissue. A slight reduction can be done of the nostrils and...
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African American Rhinoplasty
Hi,
A custom nasal implant can be fashioned to raise the bridge of your nose, this will improve your profile and decrease the widening effect when you smile. In a addition, your nostrils can be narrowed in a horizontal dimension which will also decrease the width when you smile.
Best,
Dr.S.
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Ethnic Rhinoplasty for African American Patients
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.
It is possible to improve the appearance and proportion of the nose while preserving features of their ethnicity.
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Natural Results for African-American Rhinoplasty
ABSOLUTELY! The key to a succesful ethnic and African-American rhinoplasty is creating a natural and appropriate nose that fits your facial shape, skin color, ethnicity, and eye appearance. You can get an excellent outcome in the right hands.
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Natural African American Rhinoplasty is Possible
First and foremost, a surgeon with the proper experience and artistic vision who specialized in ethnic noses such as yours will likely achieve the results you are looking for. There are many options to maintain a natural look. One of these is to use your own cartilage from nose and/or ear to shape the nose and to augment the bridge. The easiest but not always the most natural looking way is to add a silicone implant. Your surgeon will have his/her preferences and a lot of times depends...
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African American Rhinoplasty can yield natural results
We are in an exciting time for rhinoplasty on patients of African origin. There are well trained surgeons with a great deal of experience in these techniques. The results now are very natural and allow patients to achieve the result they desire.
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Rhinoplasty in African American patients
Rhinoplasty is a popular and effective surgery to recontour the shape of your nose. As every patient is unique, so should every rhinoplasty. Here in Miami, we commonly perform rhinoplasty on Hispanic and African-American patients. As you know, there is a great deal of variation even within these races. For this reason, your best bet is to work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has a great deal of experience in rhinoplasty and ethnic rhinoplasty. They will be able to examine you...
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Ethnic rhinoplastys can be obtained
There is no standard Rhinoplasty that everyone gets, it varies from patient to patient. Especially when wanting to keep certain features, talk to your surgeon and make sure they understand what you want. It is obtainable but you have to find a surgeon who tells you exactly what they are going to do and so there are no surprises.
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African American Rhinoplasty
Key step here is to work with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon with African American noses. When rhinoplasty is properly performed, racial identity should not be changed.
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