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What Nose Surgery Combination is Best for African American Nose?

asked 2 years ago by justine_ljl in oakland, ca
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 767 times
Tags: nose, tip

Nose reshaping / septal deviation correction - I want to make my nose smaller. I read an ad that offered the following:
1. Nose reshaping / septal deviation correction
2. Nose reshaping and implant or
3. Nose hump saddle nose correction
4. Nose tip plasty
5. Nose bridge augmentation nose lift

Which is for me? I'm African American with a round nose, I want the same nose shape but with smaller width/horizonal and the tip smaller? I do want to change the design some what, by 25%. Thanks.

4 answers to What Nose Surgery Combination is Best for African American Nose?

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Surgery combination varies with each nose

It is very difficult to discern from the picture about what type of rhinoplasty to perform. All five views need to be in focus and closer up before final analysis can be performed. Certainly, augmentation of the bridge can be performed with septal cartilage, and an alarplasty could be performed to reduce the size of the nostrils. Minor refinement of the tip could be performed as well.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Forget the name of the procedure and go to a good, experienced surgeon.

 The key to a good result in your nose is to go to an experienced ethnic rhinoplasty surgeon. He should have goals and before and after pictures similar to what you want. You only need refinement--not a whole different nose!!
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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The answer may be all of the above

It sounds as if all of these approaches may be a possibility for your nose.  Ethnic Rhinoplasty can have many variations on the theme and your goals might be very different than someone else.  Be sure you choose a surgeon who has tons of experience with Rhinoplasty!
S. Randolph Waldman, MD

Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Each Rhinoplasty Is Unique

For the nose to appear natural, it must be in balance and harmony with the other facial features. Thus, each rhinoplasty patient is unique and the approach should be individualized for every patient. That being said, it is possible to narrow the nostril base by removing wedges of tissue where your nostril meets your cheek. This is called an alar base excision, and when it is performed correctly, the scars are hidden in the crease formed by where your nostril sidewalls meet your cheeks. It... more
C. Spencer Cochran, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.rhinoplasty-usa.com

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