Asian rhinoplasty for more defined and built up nose?

Hi, Asian rhinoplasty has similarities to African American and Hispanic rhinoplasty. Common request include: raising the bridge refined tip definition My preference is use a custom silastic implant that is sewn into the tissue underlying the implant. This insures that the implant will not move. The tip... more

Here in California we see many Asian rhinoplasty patients with the same concerns. Although prosthetic silicone implants are frequently  used, they do have a tendency to shift and move after surgery. I prefer to use the patient's own cartilage and fascia which becomes incorporatd into the patient's nasal... more

 In order to build up the bridge of a nose, patients have a couple of options.  One is dorsal augmentation, where cartilage from the patient’s nasal septum is taken and stacked into layers and then placed inside of the nose.   If there is not enough cartilage, a Silastic implant is... more

We see many patients of Asian or other backgrounds with the very same concerns you describe. There are a number of ways to build up your bridge and give your tip more projection. The easiest way for a surgeon to do this is by using a prosthesis, usually made of silicone, to lay over the entire bridge in order... more