Have Never Seen Surgery Pictures of Native American Descent, Is There Any Hope?

      I improve noses similar to yours every day, and I do not anticipate any problem achieving a natural result.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.
Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

A Native American rhinoplasty can definitely be performed successfully if you visit an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. The size of the nose can be reduced, and the nose can be straightened. Be sure to look for a surgeon with plenty of experience performing ethnic rhinoplasty.

Ethnic rhinoplasties

Your nose is typical of many ethnic groups and is certainly challenging. Go to an experienced board certified doctor and review pictures that look similar to yourself.  You will be happier with a smaller (not small) nose

Dear genericallyaccepted,


You have features similar to other ethnicities and a rhinoplasty can achieve the goals you are looking for

You should find a rhinoplasty specialist in your area who does multiple rhinoplasties a week and can get you the results you are looking for 

Look for similar looking noses in before and after pictures to find the right surgeon

If you have medical insurance, a portion of the case may be covered


Best regards,

Nima Shemirani

Many thousands of rhinoplasties are done annually, few of these photos end up online. The Native American nose is similar to many other ethnicities.  There is wide variation among Native Americans in nasal anatomy, appearance, skin characteristics, and desired outcome.  Ultimately, you are an individual and your case should be approached as such.  Although your Native American heritage is considered in planning and executing your procedure, the operation must achieve the result you desire.  There is no stereotypical rhinoplasty that meets the needs of all Native American patients.  YES, there IS hope, you CAN have the nose you want.