Asian Rhinoplasty

Asian Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a customized procedure. Each person is born with a different set of features and therefore when performing Rhinoplasty on a patient, a surgeon has to keep in mind the ethnicity, expectations, goals, possibilities, and the need of the procedure. Therefore it is imperative that a surgeon understands how Asian features differ from the rest of the world.

Asian noses differ from Caucasian noses. To an untrained eye, the two might appear to be the same, but to an expert Asian Rhinoplasty surgeon the best rhinoplasty in India there are subtle differences that when ignored can make or break the facial appearance of a person. Asian people’s noses are characterized by a low nasal bridge, lack of definition, no projection of the nasal tip, and a wide nasal base and nostrils. Hence, Asian Rhinoplasty will concentrate on building up the nose and adding more definition to it whereas in Caucasian Rhinoplasty the goal is usually to reduce the size of the nose. Nose augmentation or augmentation rhinoplasty is one of the prime goals of Asian Rhinoplasty.

There are several features that set the Asian nose aside from other noses. The Asian noses have thicker skin, the point of start is deep and generally flat and the nasal bridge is lower and depressed. The definition lacks in nasal tip and it is broad on the top. The nostrils and the tip have thick skin, more fatty tissue, and are wider than other descents. Also, the underside of the nose is on the minimal side. Asian Rhinoplasty will aim to augment the nose in such a way that the bridge is reinforced; the nasal tip gets some definition and the nose appears in balance with the face giving it a more natural appearance. In short Asian Rhinoplasty will make the patient’s nose appear large.

An Asian Rhinoplasty can have many advantages apart from the benefit of an attractive and beautiful appearance. Improved nasal appearance also includes the advantage of a balanced width as compared to the face, a strong build-up of the nasal bridge, great definition, a strengthened nasal tip, and a nostril width that is well-adjusted and stable.

It is quite common for Asian Noses to be wide and this is the most common complaint that most Asian patients have when approaching for Rhinoplasty. Asian Rhinoplasty can help patients add more character to the nasal bridge and increase it prominence without compromising the ethnicity of the nose so that it blends well with the face. In recent times races and ethnicities have been mixed up and Western influences attract patients towards Western noses it’s the job of the expert surgeon to make sure that the patients understand this concept.

Another unique characteristic of Asian noses is that the nasal cartilage is very weak and therefore on a Rhinoplasty surgeon with extreme skills will be able to manipulate this delicate structure. Also, the nasal bridge starts below the eyelashes therefore the aim becomes to make the nose look more ethnic than western.

When performing Asian Rhinoplasty the cartilage from the Deviated Nose nasal septum or from behind the ears is used to stabilize the nasal bridge. In cases where the cartilage is too weak then in those cases silastic implants are used which are very suitable for thicker skin. When going in for Asian Rhinoplasty make sure that you select a surgeon with the qualifications and experience which can help you achieve the result that you want with your nose. A surgeon’s experience will ensure that a revision rhinoplasty nose job is not needed and you can enjoy the results of the new nose for a long time without any discomfort.


About Dr. Debraj Shome

Dr. Debraj Shome- Facial Plastic Surgeon in Mumbai, India

Dr. Debraj Shome – Founder, The Esthetic Clinics, is a top facial plastic surgeon. Dr. Shome is currently a Consultant at the best Mumbai hospitals like Saifee Hospital, Breach Candy Hospital, Nanavati Hospital & Apollo Spectra Hospital in Mumbai, India. He has 40+ research papers in the best international journals, numerous presentations at conferences & many awards such as “Best Plastic Surgeon in Mumbai”, “Best Plastic Surgeon in India”, Best Cosmetic Surgeon in India”, “Best Cosmetic Surgeon in Mumbai”, “Breakthrough Innovator in Facial Plastic Surgery” etc. A celebrity plastic surgeon, Dr. Shome believes plastic, reconstructive & cosmetic face surgery can allow you to lead a more fulfilled life….Read more

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