Archive for the 'Ethnic Rhinoplasty' Category
Why does my skin thickness matter?
Skin quality and thickness is one of the most important factors in determining your final Rhinoplasty result. And it can also be one of the hardest to predict. When we perform Rhinoplasty, most of what we do involves altering the cartilage and bone that makes up the nasal skeleton. We shape the cartilage and bone in many ways to take on the new desired contour. During the healing period for many months after surgery, the skin and soft tissue that lays over this skeleton must contract inwards and ’shrink wrap’ onto this altered framework for the desired changes to become noticeable. That’s why you don’t see real definition for weeks to months after surgery while the skin and soft tissue is swollen.
55 commentsI am Asian and want my nose to look more defined and built-up. What do you do in these cases?
We see many patients of Asian or other backgrounds with the very same concerns you describe. There are a number of ways to build up your bridge and give your tip more projection.
The easiest way for a surgeon to do this is by using a prosthesis, usually made of silicone, to lay over the entire bridge in order to make the nose more prominent. This is a very common procedure, especially in East Asian countries. Sometimes, it works with success, but other times there are problems with these prostheses, such as infection, exposure, or movement as time passes.
For this reason, here at Profiles, we use prostheses as a last resort. Our material of choice is your very own cartilage. We usually take this cartilage from your septum (the midline wall deep within your nose) or sometimes from one or both ears. In either case, you won’t notice it’s gone and your ear anatomy will look the same.
By using your own cartilage, we are able to achieve a significant and natural-appearing nasal augmentation with almost no risk of rejection, infection, or other graft problems, even long-term. So, you can be reassured of a better chance at a great result.
We encourage you to contact us to discuss this and other approaches related to Ethnic Rhinoplasty. You can also read more about it in our online text on Modern Rhinoplasty.
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