Preferred Nose Shape for Asian Men?

My favorite aspect of rhinoplasty is the fact there are so many different noses and so many different possible outcomes that can look good. It is true that there are certain features of a nose that characterize a specific ethnic background. In general Asian people have slightly thicker skin, a lower bridge and a wider nasal base than some other ethnicities (especially compared to Caucasian individuals). However, even within Asian groups, there can be quite a wide range of shapes and sizes.

So overall, in general Asians tend to look more natural when the nose is not too high (bridge not projecting too far from the face), when the tip is not too narrow, and when the base is not too narrow. Overall, this softer look is more fitting for most Asian patients. But to really narrow the aesthetic goal and consultation, preferably with the use of computer imaging would be helpful.

The ideal appearance is somewhat limited by the anatomical considerations. In Asians this commonly relates to particularly thick sebaceous skin of the tip with poorly supported lower lateral cartilages, a realtively small septum, and low nasal bridge. The most common procedure relates to restoring height to the bridge to effect a dominant appearance. This is freqeuntly accomplished with an implant in Asian countries. Generally the tip is left alone for males with an occasional procedure performed to enhance projection. Asian women generally prefer a more refined and smaller tip. Women more than men end to seek nostril reduction

The most common rhinoplasty elements I do is raising the low bridge and augmenting the tip os the nose for more projection. I do this with the patient's cartilage from the septum. I don't use silicone implants in the nose because of the possibility of infection.

In your inquiry you describe what you call a "typical" Asian nose. There is significant variability in Asian noses from different countries and even regions within one country. What is most commonly performed is augmentation of the bridge of the nose and strengthening and shaping of the tip of the nose with cartilage grafts. It is important to maintain a nose that looks natural on your face and not strive to create a "Caucasian" nose.

In general the Asian people that I have done rhinoplasty for have low bridges and poorly projected nose which causes poor tip definition. The most common procedures performed for these problems are to raise the bridge, project (to refine) the tip and narrow the nostrils.
I have used hundreds of silicone implants for elevating the bridge and have never seen an infection. The silicone implants give the ABSOULTE BEST shape to the bridge that cartilage just can't replicate. These procedures have a very high sucess rate and are very safe.