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Does my Ethnicity Affect How my Rhinoplasty is Performed?
I would like to have nose surgery to fix my crooked nose. One of my friends recommended the surgeon who did her nose surgery, but I am not sure if I should see the same doctor because my nose looks very different from hers. I am Egyptian and my friend is a caucasian American. Are there different ways nose surgery is performed on people of different ethnicities?
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Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Absolutely!
There are certain racial differences that exist in the appearance of noses.
In the past, too much emphasis was placed on making the nose look more caucasoid i.e., the "Michael Jackson" nose.
It is generally more accepted to enhance the nasal appearance rather than dramatically alter it. However, this is not typically what the paitent wants and this is where the sugeons's and patient's goals tend to diverge.
Overall, there is no "right" nose.
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Ethnic Rhinoplasty
No rhinoplasty is identical to another, regardless of the patient's ethnicity. This is because in order for the nose to appear natural and attractive, it must be in balance and harmony with that specific patient's facial features. Thus, every rhinoplasty is unique.
Ethnic patients often do require specific techniques. Noses in African American and Asian patients frequently require building up (augmenting) the nasal bridge and narrowing the nostril base via alar base resection. This involves...
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Ethnic Nose Surgery
No two noses are the same regardless of racial or ethnic type. Therefore, a surgeon has to customize his/her surgical plan to meet the specific needs of the patient.
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Different noses for different folks!
Every person is different and ethnic noses are also different. When choosing a nose surgeon it is imperative that you interview him or her about their experience with different ethnic nose surgeries. While techniques vary your surgeon should be adept at using both the open and the closed or endonasal approach. When interviewing your doctor make sure you see pictures of before and after results and above all make sure that he or she shows you pictures of similar noses like yours.
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Ehnicity can affect the rhinoplasty technique
The technique used for your rhinoplasty is really dependent on your particular anatomy and your goals regarding your results. Certain ethnicities have characteristics that are common to that ethnic group but that is not a 100% rule. For example Asian people typically have low bridges that need to be built up but that is just a guideline and not an absolute. Your skilled rhinoplasty surgeon will be able to discuss your goals with you and the techniques that are required to give you the...
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Differing Goals in Ethnic Rhinoplasty
There are certain basic principles common to all rhinoplasty surgieries, but no two rhinoplasties are the same -- just as no two patients are the same. As surgeons, we must individualize not only our approach to the specifics of your nose, but also what YOU dont like about it (this may be different than your surgeon or everyone else for that matter), how well you breathe and also how well your nose "fits your face."
One common issue that we see frequently, is that most of the...
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Ethnic Rhinoplasty
There are characteristic features of noses in people of different races and ethnic backgrounds. That is not to say that all noses within each group are the same. A good surgeon will use the techniques and combinations of techniques specifically selected for each individul nose.
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Ethnicity is very inter-linked with rhinoplasty
This is an excellent question and one that is very close to my heart. Ethnicity is very inter-linked with rhinoplasty. The key is to not try to erase the beautiful features of each ethnicity, but rather to naturally refine the nose. The nose is the center of the face. It needs to be balanced with the skin tone/color as well as proportionate with the rest of the facial features. This means that the ethnic features of the face need to be matched with the new nasal features created through...
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