Is African American Rhinoplasty too complex?

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A: African American Rhinoplasty

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

Hi, African american rhinoplasty is a subspecialty of rhinoplasty in my mind. The african american nose differs from any other nose because the anatomy is different. The birdge is typically low and wide, the tip is bulbous with an amorphous quality and the nostrils tend to flare. There are many... more

A: Feminization and refinement of nose is possible

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

In considering an African-American rhinoplasty, there are many things that can be done with a tipped bridge to effect a change such as feminization and refinement, yet still keeping the African-American ethnicity to the nose. Narrowing of the nasal bridge, along with refinement of the tip, and alarplasties to... more

A: Don't give it up!

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

See an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who does good black noses. It is a complex operation for a surgeon who does only an occasional black nose. But for doctors who do large numbers and good subtle black noses, it is not complex.

A: See a Physician who knows african-american rhinoplasty

By Robert M. Jensen, MD - Medford Plastic Surgeon

I would seek out a physician who is comfortable and has done a number of African-American rhinoplasties. These are not more difficult, just different in the techniques used. Excellent results can be obtained by a well qualified "rhinoplasty" surgeon.

A: African American Rhinoplasty can be very difficult but not impossible

By Manish H. Shah, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

Some of the characteristics of African American nasal skin are increased thickness and increased fatty content, especially at the tip. The base of the nose can also be quite wide with flaring of the nostrils. It is not easy to adjust all these areas without extensive surgery because the skin can prevent... more

A: He might be right

By William B. Rosenblatt, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

You can't always get what you want. Look at Michael Jackson -- I don't believe that his nose is much of an improvement over what he started with. You don't have to give up after one consultation, but see someone who has a lot of experience in noses and african american noses. They are a specific challenge.... more