Should I travel for an ethnic rhinoplasty, or stay local & would you still consider my nose to have Asian features? (Photos)

August 7, 2023
Asked By:Lauramcoconut in San Francisco, California

I’m 50% Korean, 25% Chinese, and 25% white. My whole life, I was told I have a flat Asian nose. It looks similar to my mom and sister but mine is the largest. The main problem is the width and droopiness. There is a lack of definition. Because of the hooking down, I spent most of my life thinking my nose was longer than it actually was. I wanted the tip lifted but not too high like a “pig nose.” I went to some consultations with doctors that specialize in Asian Rhinoplasty, and was told they would both treat my nose like a Caucasian nose. One said I had an Asian face with a white nose. And the surgery would be considered “non-Asian” on the list of procedures/pricing. I live in Reno, NV but traveled to San Francisco, CA due to there being no doctors that specialize in Asian rhinoplasty. But now that I’m told my nose is Caucasian, is it better to choose a local doctor to avoid travel times and for convenience? Or would you still consider my nose to have Asian features?

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