Hello Drs Can anybody just tell me what procedure i will need just by looking at my nose? I have hated my nose since i was a teenager and now i in my 30s with a good job and have saved up tge money for it. I am still shopping around for who i think will do the best without givig me a fake look. I want my nostrils reduced first off. I dont want a caucasuan nose just something 2 fit my face, enhnace my looks thats all. Any recommendations The proble
September 12, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty for the African American Patient The goal of rhinoplasty is always to have a nose that fits your face. African Americans are diverse in their heritage and as such within our culture there are a variety of different noses. It is hard to tell from the picture but it appears that you have a slight hump and a bulbous tip. Reduction of the hump slightly and narrowing the tip slightly will give a softening of the appearance. Due to the thickness of the skin, the tip will still appear somewhat rounded after the surgery which helps with the natural appearance. Reduction of the nostril width will help with proportionality as well and can be better assessed with visualization of the entire face.
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September 12, 2016
Answer: Rhinoplasty for the African American Patient The goal of rhinoplasty is always to have a nose that fits your face. African Americans are diverse in their heritage and as such within our culture there are a variety of different noses. It is hard to tell from the picture but it appears that you have a slight hump and a bulbous tip. Reduction of the hump slightly and narrowing the tip slightly will give a softening of the appearance. Due to the thickness of the skin, the tip will still appear somewhat rounded after the surgery which helps with the natural appearance. Reduction of the nostril width will help with proportionality as well and can be better assessed with visualization of the entire face.
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September 12, 2016
Answer: African-American rhino Hello and thank you for your question. Finding an experienced ethnic rhinoplasty surgeon is very important for your care. From your photograph it appears that you would benefit from a nasal tip reduction by removal of some of the bulk of the nasal tip as well as cartilage removal. You would also need your tip to be modified with cartilage graft. An alar base reduction (Nostril modification) is Paramount for an ideal cosmetic appearance while maintaining ethnic balance. Have a consultation with an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon when you're ready To take the next step.Good luckDrBurnett#realself100
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September 12, 2016
Answer: African-American rhino Hello and thank you for your question. Finding an experienced ethnic rhinoplasty surgeon is very important for your care. From your photograph it appears that you would benefit from a nasal tip reduction by removal of some of the bulk of the nasal tip as well as cartilage removal. You would also need your tip to be modified with cartilage graft. An alar base reduction (Nostril modification) is Paramount for an ideal cosmetic appearance while maintaining ethnic balance. Have a consultation with an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon when you're ready To take the next step.Good luckDrBurnett#realself100
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