Ethnic Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)

Ethnic rhinoplasty surgery presents a special challenge to the surgeon. The goal is to achieve an optimal aesthetic result while retaining a natural appearance for the patient. While some patients (Caucasian and non-Caucasian) like to bring in photos of movie stars or other persons whose noses they admire, other patients simply want their nose straighter, more elegant, more refined and more in balance with their face. This can be achieved while maintaining one's overall ethnic characteristics and facial harmony.

Some common techniques employed in ethnic rhinoplasty include bridge augmentation and nasal base reduction. Bridge augmentation can be performed using one's own cartilage (nasal or ear cartilage) as well several well-tolerated implant materials. Nasal base reduction can reduce the size of the nostrils as well as narrowing the overall width of the base of nose.