I like my nose but the wideness of my bridge really bothers me. I'm scared of being overdone so I was thinking of a non-surgical nose job. I was looking at a few pictures of individuals that had the procedure done and I really liked the result. But I did not see anyone with a nose like mine. I know it's not permanent and can't move bones but does anyone think it would help my problem? And ANY recommendations of a surgeon experienced with ethnic nose (Near Raleigh NC) would be greatly appreciated
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Hello from Istanbul, thanks for your question. Using ear or rib cartilage grafts to enhance the bridge's support and definition is a common practice in rhinoplasty. Complementing this, fascia is used as a scaffold, guiding the cartilage grafts to maintain the intended shape. Thanks to its rich...
Recovery time from African American Rhinoplasty can vary. Most patients are back into daily activities by the end of a week. Athletics can be resumed at six weeks. Patients give written permission for use of their pictures. Many do not feel comfortable allowing doctors to post them online, but ...
Ethnic rhinoplasty not only helps a patient maintain their cultural identity, but it is also a procedure that takes special expertise and consideration for a patient’s unique bone structure and skin type. Typically, African-American patients have wider nasal bases and a flatter tip, so e...
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