Gore-Tex or cartilage rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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i am an asian girl and i wanted to always have a small, pointed nose. i am not wishing for too much, i just want my nose to look more appealing. smaller and with more visible bridge. should i get goretex in this case, or use my own tissue to enhance my nose? i am wanting goretex cause it’s more define and it doesn’t go down in time. while i worried if i get my own tissue to use for my nose, i worried it will go down in time and i might regret.

Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS · Answer

You can use your own tissue. As a specialist in rhinoplasty surgery as it pertains to ethnic rhinoplasty, I can tell you that these are the most common issues I hear patients discuss with me regarding their reasons for wanting to alter the appearance of their nose while still maintaining their ethnic identity:
Asian rhinoplasty patients discuss their dissatisfaction with the following: 
Flat nasal profileSlight nasal bridgeFlared nostrilsWide nasal tipPoor nasal tip strengthI employ specialized surgical techniques for Asian Rhinoplasty and my number one goal is to have a unified vision with my patient. I do not want to harm a patient's ethnic identity, however, I want to allow for each patient achieve the very best results they can and that occurs by having a highly personalized and customized surgical plan. I have over two decades of experience in facial plastic surgery and am able to preserve the ethnic characteristics of my patients while delivering the results they desire. 
When selecting a rhinoplasty surgeon, it is of the utmost importance that you choose a surgeon who is board certified in facial plastic surgery. Board certification matters. Especially, when you are considering ethnic rhinoplasty. You want your face and nose in the hands of an experienced and qualified surgeon. 
I am including a website link about Asian Rhinoplasty as well as video that discusses in detail the specifics of this procedure. I hope you find this information helpful. Please feel free to reach out to our New York City office if we can help answer any questions you might have in your decision making process.
Sincerely,
Philip J. Miller, MD, FACS
Double Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Yes, your nose can be improved with rhinoplasty and you can use your own tissue. Asian noses tend to have:
Weak bridge or dorsumBulbous tipWide nostrilsThick SkinEach ethnicity has its own cultural ideas of beauty that must be appreciated and enhanced with any plastic surgery procedure that is performed. If you are interested in ethnic rhinoplasty that respects your cultural identity, please take the time to find a professional who has experience in this area. I hope this helps.

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

Using tissue from your own body will create the most permanent results in the safest manner.  The biggest risk with Gore-tex long-term is the risk of extrusion through the skin.  Since Gore-tex is a synthetic material it will never become incorporated as a living part of the nose as your own cartilage will.  
A rhinoplasty specialist experienced in autologous grafts will be able to precisely and safely augment your nose using only tissue from your own body.

Gore-Tex or cartilage rhinoplasty? (Photo)

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