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Top Rhinoplasty Surgeons in San Diego?

I'm a 25-year-old female, Middle Eastern, and considering Rhinoplasty to augment my nasal bridge. I am just seeking to enhance my natural beauty, not for a drastic change. I would love recommendations for top rhinoplasty surgeons in San Diego, preferrably with ethnic nose experience. Any help is much appreciated. Thank you.

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Top Rhinoplasty Surgeons in San Diego

The ASPS website is a good starting point to find qualified board certified plastic surgeons. Dr. Steven Cohen and Dr. Tom Pousti (a frequent contributor to this site) are possibilities. Consult with 3 - 4 surgeons to understand your options.

Middle-Eastern Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a very specialized area of plastic surgery. In general, to perform it well you need a surgeon that specializes in nasal plastic surgery. In your case, the Middle Eastern nose has many features that make it unique. This means in addition to having experience in rhinoplasty they need knowledge of the Middle Eastern face. This knowledge is essential to create a natural appearing nose. In other words, your new nose needs to fit the unique features of your face. We... more

Amir M. Karam, MD

63 reviews

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drkaram.com

Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty

Sophia: I don't know anybody in your area. When you select a surgeon, you want to pick somebody who is not only an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon, but one who has done a lot of Middle Eastern noses. Frequently the anatomical characteristics are different, requiring specific surgical techniques.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

10 reviews

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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San Diego Top Rhinoplasty Surgeons

Hi Sophia, I personally don't know of any, and would like to know as well. I am sure that they are around your lovely city. If your question goes unanswered and you wish to ask about rhinoplasty surgeons a few miles up the 405 Freeway, I could give you many referrals in the Los Angeles area. Go Chargers! Be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD

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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Nasal augmentation by implant or different graft types

Regarding nasal augmentation, the options include using a silicone implant versus using your own tissue which could be rib graft or fascia and cartilage. It all depends on your anatomy and how much volume is needed. In my expereince most middle eastern noses required little augmentation but mainly tip work and in some case hump reduction.

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