I'm a black girl with a really big nose, and would like to know what options are available to me for rhinoplasty. (photos)

At my office, I am able to perform ethnic rhinoplasty procedures for African American patients who have specific needs and aesthetic goals. In many cases, African American patients have noses that contain weaker cartilage and shorter nasal bones that must be treated with extra precision. Additionally, African American skin is thicker and darker, meaning that a plastic surgeon must understand that these patients may be more vulnerable to visible post-surgery scarring. It takes a skilled cosmetic surgeon with experience performing ethnic rhinoplasty to recognize the structural differences between different ethnicities and employ the techniques required to provide satisfying, natural-looking results.

The BEST option for an ethnic rhinoplasty is the "Banner technique" because you have a very thick skin and the only way to define the nasal tip is to put a small septal cartilage graft that gives the tip and the skin a little preassure so it decreases its thickness. Most of my patients are latin and they have the same problem and Ive had excelent results with this technique. You can find pictures on the link provided. Have a good day.