Rhinoplasty is the medical term for cosmetic nose surgery, and ethnic rhinoplasty refers to the procedure as it is performed for non-Caucasian clients typically of African, Middle Eastern, Asian, or Hispanic descent. The surgery aims to carefully preserve idiosyncrasies that are culturally defining while also removing imperfections that make the client feel self-conscious about their appearance.
Ethnic rhinoplasty can address the following:
Dr. Engineer performs ethnic rhinoplasty under general anesthesia, so you will be completely comfortable and at ease. He will choose either an open or closed technique according to your individual situation. With closed rhinoplasty, incisions are made within the nose where they are unseen. With open rhinoplasty, a tiny incision is made at the base of the nose across the columella. The scar is usually too small to be noticeable. The open technique provides more flexibility and access when approaching the inner nasal structures and is thus typically reserved for cases in which more extensive changes are required.
With Asian rhinoplasty, Dr. Engineer is careful to respect the differences between Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, and Vietnamese heritage, as well as among other Asian origins, understanding the nuances that define each group. Here, the nostrils may need to be narrowed, while the bridge may need fortification. Dr. Engineer will discuss your options in depth, explaining the technical considerations and anatomical challenges for each surgery.
Dr. Engineer will carefully scrutinize the nose to assess its genetic origins and influences in order to craft a treatment plan that will result in natural-looking improvements that suit the patient’s other features and overall appearance. He may perform techniques to address a wide bridge or flared nostrils while potentially incorporating dermal fillers to provide the final touches.
Many Middle Eastern patients complain of a prominent nasal hump and a drooping tip. Others may be unhappy with an upturned nose or a pinched bridge. Dr. Engineer will have to take into account the best length, size, and projection for the new nose so that it appears blended with the face as a whole. Due to a wide variety of backgrounds, Middle Eastern nose surgery will be among the most customized of Dr. Engineer’s operations.
While there is no typical Hispanic nose per se, Dr. Engineer can help the patient to achieve a look they feel good about while preserving their ethnic background, whether they are Mexican, Columbian, Argentinian, Peruvian, or other nationality. He can use cartilage grafting and liquid rhinoplasty techniques to supplement his conventional approach, improving flat noses, high bridges, and wide nostrils.
After surgery, your nose will be bandaged, and you will need a friend or family member to escort your home. Swelling, bruising, and tenderness will be at their worst for the first few days but will gradually decrease over time. Dr. Engineer will provide you with pain medications, antibiotics, anti-nausea medications, a thorough aftercare plan, dietary guidelines, and a schedule for your follow-up visits. You will need to avoid vigorous exercise for some weeks until Dr. Engineer clears you to resume strenuous activities.
Board-certified Las Vegas plastic surgeon Dr. Nitin J. Engineer is a fellowship-trained authority in the field of rhinoplasty, delivering beautifully nuanced results for his ethnic clients. He is devoted to celebrating your unique heritage and helping you to feel and look your absolute best.
Dr. Engineer received his Doctorate of Medicine at Vanderbilt University before going on to pursue a demanding General Surgery residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield, Illinois. He was then chosen for an elite Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery with the Division of Plastic Surgery at Southern Illinois University.
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