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Asian Rhinoplasty - What's Right for the Asian Nose Job?

What's the difference in nose jobs for westernized, caucasian noses and for an Asian (Korean, Chinese, etc). Is the technique used in Asian rhinoplasty special? It what ways does the Asian nose anatomy differ from other noses? I think some doctors call the procedure "Oriental Rhinoplasty" too.

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Asian Rhinoplasty video

Here's a video that explains the differences between Western and Asian rhinoplasties and what to expect during the recovery period of an Asian rhinoplasty. see video

Samuel Lam, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Video Below: Asian Rhinoplasty is different from rhinoplasty done for a Caucasian

Asian Rhinoplasty is different from rhinoplasty done for a Caucasian. Caucasians usually require reductive rhinoplasty. This entails making the nose smaller or "reducing' the size of the nose. Asian rhinoplasty is typically an augmentation type of rhinoplasty where parts of the nose are actually made bigger like the tip and nasal bridge. The Asian rhinoplasty necessitates placing grafts from rib, ear, nasal septal and foreign material like silicone, medpor, and goretex. I have a... more

Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Many differences between Asian and Western rhinoplasty

There are HUGE differences between Asian and "Western" Rhinoplasty.First off, the nasal features are completely different and this requires specific maneuvers or techniques that are used to address each of the differences.Asian Rhinoplasty: Tend to have short nasal bones (don't lend well to huge bony changes or cuts to be made), depressed dorsum bridge, short nose, wide nasal tip, thick skin, weak cartilage, inadequate septal cartilage for use of grafts, inadequate tip projection... more

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Ashkan Ghavami, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Asian Rhinoplasty or Oriental nose surgery in Los Angeles

Asian Rhinoplasty or oriental nose surgery is different than caucasian rhinoplasty. Often times it involves augmenting the nasal dorsum or the bridge, rasing nasal tip, refining nasal tip, and narrowing and refining the flarred nasal Ala. Make sure that if you are considering Asian Rhinoplasty your plastic surgeon is board certified and has had ample experience in rhinoplasty on Asians in Los Angeles.

S. Sean Younai, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Asian Rhinoplasty differences

Asian rhinoplasty is different from Caucasian rhinoplasty mainly in that it involves augmenting the nose rather than reducing it. Common nasal features in Asian patients are that of a wide, flatter bridge; underprojected tip with wide nostrils; weaker tip cartilages; and thicker skin. Cartilage grafting techniques are typically needed in these cases to build up the nose and to provide adequate support for the tip. I prefer using a patient's own cartilage to do this whereas some... more

Thomas A Lamperti, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Asian Rhinoplasty is Different

Asian Rhinoplasty most often requires augmentation, the addition of grafts as structural parts to create shape changes. The complexities of Asian rhinoplasty require the expertise of a surgeon experienced in Rhinoplasty.

Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

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Asian rhinoplasty

In general rhinoplasty is complicated and complex procedure that requires a unique skill set. Asian rhinoplasty is a subspecialty that requires an even more specialized approach. Most rhinoplasty is done to reduce the size of the nose, in Asian rhinoplasty we are augmenting the nose (eg adding a bridge, lengthening the nose, or increasing the projection of the tip). Other elements that are addressed is refine the width of the tip and nostrils. As a result make sure you... more

Amir M. Karam, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

The main difference is augmentation vs. reduction

The typical Asian nose is different from the typical Western nose in that Asians typically need "more" nose, and Westerners needing "less" nose. That's the simple way to think about it. What is done to improve the appearance depends upon your individual facial aesthetics and balance and what your surgeon can technically achieve for you. This may require treating your bones, cartilage, and adding graft in the form of cartilage or silicone... more

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Charles K. Lee, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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Asian rhinoplasty - Usually augmentation

Several features of the Asian nose make this type of rhinoplasty different. These include thicker skin, weaker lower (alar) cartilages, shorter nasal bones, weaker tip support, alar (nostril) hooding and/or columellar retraction, a shorter septum, and a lower dorsum "bridge". These can be addressed with an implant/augmentation procedure. However, the features of the Asian nose will vary greatly, and so simple augmentation is not always the answer. Often, dorsal aumentation may... more

Sam Most, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

Asian Rhinoplasty Versus Caucasian Rhinoplasty

Anytime there is a discussion amongst surgeons about ethnic differences I always stress that there is a wide range within any ethnicity. Asian Rhinoplasty versus Caucasian Rhinoplasty Augmentation=Asian Most commonly Asian rhinoplasty patients are seeking augmentation of their nasal bridge and tip. While much emphasis has been placed on augmentation of the nasal bridge, the nasal tip deserves equal attention. By projecting the nasal tip (pushing it farther from the face), the tip will... more

Anil R. Shah, MD

Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Asian rhinoplasty in Los Angeles

Asian noses mainly requiring augmentation - of the tip and bridge area, and occasionally narrowing the nostrils. Caucasian rhinoplasty generally consists of doing the exact opposite. The trend now is to avoid silicone implants, but rather to use your own tissues to build up the tip and bridge area in order to minimize late problems with silicone. Most primary noses can be peformed in this manner using tissue from your ear and septum without the need for rib cartilage. more

Charles S. Lee, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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The difference depends on the patient

Many ethnic groups have some common characteristics: An Asian nose with a broad, low dorsum is no different from an eastern European nose with the same characteristics. The difference in management depends on the patient. The importance of "ethnicity" is that any change must be deliberate and match the patient's aesthetic goals. You must find a surgeon who has enough control over his or her results to be able to deliver the type of change that you both... more

Mark B. Constantian, MD

Nashua Plastic Surgeon

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Asian Nose

There are essentially 4 types of noses: Caucasian, Asian, African- American and combination of these. Asian noses are usually have low dorsum and therefore require some type of implant, although, this may not be true for certain patients from Japan or Korea who may have a hump and in need of hump removal. The skin of the Asian nose is generally thicker and the nasal base is wider with flarring of the nostrils. These noses may also be shorter than the ideal nose. All these features... more

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO

Huntington Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

Asian Rhinoplasty

Asian rhinoplasty are not all the same. Each patients issues are individualilzed and approached during operation.

Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Asian rhinoplasty

Asian noses, most of the time, are different because the bridge is flat, the base is wide and the skin is thick. Adjustments to the surgery must be made by adding cartilage, sculpting the tip and narrowing the base. In a nutshell that is the answer, but like every nose, not all asian noses are the same so an individual plan must be made for each patients nose. Dr Siegel

Michel Siegel, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

Asian rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty performed in the Asian population can be much more complex for a variety of reasons. First of all, many Asian patients have very weak cartilage, so the nasal structure requires significant reinforcement during surgery. Secondly, these patients often require augmentation (i.e. grafts) because of a low bridge and underprojected tip. The bottom line is that these rhinoplasties often require addition of material to the nose. I feel very strongly that the patient's own... more

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD

Fort Lauderdale Facial Plastic Surgeon

Asian rhinoplasty

There are several differences. As a general rule they are flatter and contain softer cartilages. They usually require a building up of the structure, rather than a reduction procedure. There are other issues you can discuss with an expert in rhinoplasty.

Phillip Langsdon, MD

Germantown Facial Plastic Surgeon

Asian rhinoplasty techniques

The majority of Asian rhinoplasties involve building up the bridge and narrowing the tip for better definition. elevating the bridge makes the nose look narrower without the need to move the bones, so the recovery is much shorter and the results are quite satisfying. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon

Darrick E. Antell, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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There is definitely a difference in most cases

The bone structure as well as the amount of cartilage in the lower two thirds of the nose can be markedly different between a Caucasian nose and an "ethnic nose". An ethnic nose can mean n those typically seen in Afro-American, and Asian, Hispanic, Middle Eastern or Polynesian, which each has certain peculiarities and distinctions ,but also have some similarities. An Asian nose is usually shorter and has less cartilage and usually lacks support dorsally. The nostrils may be large... more

Joseph M. Perlman, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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Asian Rhinoplasty

Asian nasal anatomy, and therefore Asian nasal appearance can vary significantly. The concerns I see most often with Asian patients is that they wish to have additional height on the bridge of the nose and they are wanting more forward 'projection' of the tip - often accompanied by a desire for more tip 'definition'. This means that many Asian Rhinoplasty patients are having surgery that adds either cartilage, bone or implants to better support or shape the nose. Patient... more

Jon F. Harrell, DO

Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Asian nose

The Asian nose, of course, varies tremendously from other races. A precise goal and plan between the surgeon and the patient is necessary to achieve a desired result. In general, an Asian rhinoplasty requires more cartilage and/or bone grafting to achieve the desired result. Wishing you all the best, Tal Raine MD

Talmage J. Raine, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Ethnic differences are significant among races

In general, the Asian nose manifests a shallow bridge or dorsum and a wider, flatter base with less tip projection than a Caucasian nose. Thus Asian rhinoplasty is most often an augmentation procedure that increases dorsal height, narrows the nasal base, and increases tip projection. It may also increase tip rotation and augment the nasal base. Various grafting techniques using cartilage (autogenous) or alloplastic materials (PTFE) are employed. A Caucasian rhinoplasty is by comparison... more

Harrison C. Putman III, MD

Peoria Facial Plastic Surgeon

The difference between Asian and Western rhinoplasty

The asian nose is shaped differently than the western nose. The asian nose is generally flatter with less tip projection. The asian rhinoplasty is usually directed at increasing the height of the nasal bridge and increasing tip projection and improving tip definition and refinement. These maneuvers are what constitute the "augmentation rhinoplasty". This usually can be accomplished with cartilage grafts from a nasal septum, sometimes also using ear cartilage. Sometimes... more

Burr Von Maur, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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Asian rhinolasty

There can be quite a few differences. Asian noses tend to have broader tip with thinner, weaker cartilages and lower profiles. Many Asian patients want higher profile and more tip definition. I ususally do this using cartilage from the nasal septum. Western noses can have a variety of skin types from very thin to very thick and oily. Cartilages can be thick or thin. Most people seeking rhinoplasty for a western nose what it smaller with more definition or just want more definition. more

Stuart H. Bentkover, MD

Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

Asian Rhinoplasty often is an Augmentation Rhinoplasty

In western rhinoplasty the nose is often too large, with a nasal bump and a long and droopy tip. It Asian rhinoplasty usually their is a flat bridge and tip which requires augmentation to create more definition. I prefer to augment the bridge and tip with natural cartilages from the nasal septum, ear or rib depending upon the severity of the case. I discourage the use of synthetic implants because I see them have problems over the years like extrusion and infection.