I have been considering a nose job because I feel my nose is to wide and I having been reading alot about this. I read that African American Rhinoplastys should be done properly the first time because revisions are notorious from being very difficult. I also heard that African American noses can grow back after surgery, something about fatty cells in the nose that produce fat and make it bulbuos. I was just wondering if this only happens to African American patients or is that just for everyone?
June 14, 2012
Answer: Africa
Platyrrhine noses from Africa generally possess thick skin and rather weak cartilaginous support structures. The nose is usually broad and the dorsum (bridge) is frequently shallow. The nasal tip often has poor projection. Therefore, you must carefully decide, with your Cosmetic Surgeon, which aspects of our own nose that you would like to change (hopefully for the better). Best of Luck!
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June 14, 2012
Answer: Africa
Platyrrhine noses from Africa generally possess thick skin and rather weak cartilaginous support structures. The nose is usually broad and the dorsum (bridge) is frequently shallow. The nasal tip often has poor projection. Therefore, you must carefully decide, with your Cosmetic Surgeon, which aspects of our own nose that you would like to change (hopefully for the better). Best of Luck!
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February 2, 2016
Answer: African American Rhinoplasty Hi, That's a very good question, African American noses are quite different anatomically than caucasian noses. Some of the notable differences include a low and wide nasal bridge, weak and thin lower lateral cartilages (or tip cartilages), thick skin esp at the nasal tip, more subcutaneous fat in the tip contributing to bulbous tips and wide, flared nostrils. These differences make African American and Caucasian rhinoplasty completely different in surgical approach and desired cosmetic result. Fatty tissue in the tip does not grow back. If the tip fat is not properly removed, then the bulbous tip will remain. See more info on website link below. Best. Dr. S.
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February 2, 2016
Answer: African American Rhinoplasty Hi, That's a very good question, African American noses are quite different anatomically than caucasian noses. Some of the notable differences include a low and wide nasal bridge, weak and thin lower lateral cartilages (or tip cartilages), thick skin esp at the nasal tip, more subcutaneous fat in the tip contributing to bulbous tips and wide, flared nostrils. These differences make African American and Caucasian rhinoplasty completely different in surgical approach and desired cosmetic result. Fatty tissue in the tip does not grow back. If the tip fat is not properly removed, then the bulbous tip will remain. See more info on website link below. Best. Dr. S.
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