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European Rhinoplasty for African-Cuban Nose

asked 3 years ago by Beyanchy in LEEDS
Latest answer by John Diaz, MD
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Tags: African American, ethnic

I had rhinoplasty to narrow my nostrils and to refine the tip 10 months ago. As soon as the plaster came off I knew that it hadn't gone right but I waited a few months & I didn't see any improvement. In fact the nose looked wider & the tip more bulbous than before. I want my nose to be as European as it possibly can like Michael Jackson's after his 1st or 2nd rhinoplasty. I am mixed African/Cuban & would like facial features to match my other facial features better. Is this possible?

 

3 answers to European Rhinoplasty for African-Cuban Nose

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Bulbous Tip

Tip contour is influenced be the size,shape, and strength of the underlying cartilages. These cartilages can be modified by changing their shape with sutures and adding cartilages taken from the ears or ribs. These underlying skeletal structures can be changed, but thick overlying skin which contributes to the bulbous appearance cannot be significantly thinned. Therefore you need careful evaluation by a surgeon with experience in treating Africans and other thick-skinned ethnic groups. more
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Do You Really Want To Look Like Michael Jackson?

It is not that common that I hear a patient mention Michael Jackson's nose in a positive light. I think your question is can I have more tip definition to my nose? The answer to your case is it depends on your existing anatomy on how much definition is possible for your nose. A more sculpted look requires a few surgical maneuvers including projection of the nasal tip and a series of intraoperative maneuvers. The amount of tip definition which is possible depends on how thick your... more
Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty for Ethnic nose

I am sorry to hear you're disappointed with your result. You describe yourself as African Cuban. Although every individual is unique, there are some generalizations that can be made about the noses of people of African-- Cuban descent. In general, the skin is very thick. The cartilages of the tip tend to be weak and have a more round angle to them. The tips of the cartilages also tend to be wide apart. Rhinoplasty is challenging in people with this kind of nose. The reason is that the... more
John Diaz, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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