Hello, and thank you for your question. In general, African American patients want to achieve the following goals with their rhinoplasty: make the nostrils narrower, increase the projection of the nose when looking at the profile, improve the definition of the tip, and create a nose that is balanced with their other facial features. Because some nasal characteristics are more common in African American noses, I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon, ideally one who is an ethnic rhinoplasty specialist as well. Your surgeon should identify your unique features, determine the appropriate surgical technique to address your needs and goals, and ensure the best possible results.
