Individuals of Asian heritage who choose to have facial plastic surgery commonly focus on the nose. This is because Asian nasal features can include a nose that sits deeper in the face, a wider/flatter nasal bridge, and wider nostrils.

Research has shown that Asians have relatively fewer growth centers in the nose and mid facial areas than their Caucasian counterparts. This helps to explain the position of the nose and upper lip. Often the bridge of the nose is low and the tip is wide and can be poorly defined. As a result, the goal of Asian rhinoplasty is usually to raise and narrow the bridge and to add definition to the tip with or without narrowing the nostrils. As with all Asian plastic surgery procedures performed, Dr. Denton’s goal is to create a result that is consistent with the patient’s ethnic identity.

The Goal of Asian Rhinoplasty

Dr. Denton advises his Asian rhinoplasty patients that the goal of this cosmetic facial procedure should not be to create for them a characteristically Caucasian nose. The aim of the rhinoplasty should be to reshape the nose according to Asian characteristics that will fit the face well and result in a better balanced and more attractive appearance.

Before and after images of Asian plastic surgery on a male who has undergone an Alar Base Narrowing Open Rhinoplasty.
Before and after Alar base narrowing following open rhinoplasty.

The Results of the Procedure

The structure of the Asian nose tends to make the rhinoplasty procedure more challenging than a typical rhinoplasty performed on Caucasian patients. Dr. Denton has acquired the skills and experience needed to provide his Asian patients with the most aesthetically pleasing results. An Asian rhinoplasty procedure can help define/sharpen the tip of the nose and reduce the broadness to a degree which balances well with Asian facial characteristics. Also, this procedure can define the bridge by narrowing the width. For women, especially, an Asian rhinoplasty can make the nose smaller and less prominent, so women can enjoy more enhanced feminine features.

In general, Asian rhinoplasty can create facial symmetry and improve individuals’ overall appearance by accentuating their best facial features. Of course, this will improve self-image and self-esteem since both men and women will feel more confident about their appearance.

Choosing the Right Facial Plastic Surgeon

If you are considering undergoing an Asian rhinoplasty procedure you should consider who will be performing the surgery. You need to choose a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, who has extensive experience and expertise in Asian rhinoplasty, as it is considered a challenging procedure. By selecting the proper surgeon you will increase the chance of achieving the results you want and which will satisfy you for the rest of your life.

Dr. Andrew Denton is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon, who has extensive experience and expertise in Asian rhinoplasty. He understands that each patient has a unique set of expectations, which is why he is always willing to discuss every step of the procedure. At Dr. Denton’s private operating facility in Vancouver, you will also be able to see the expected results of your rhinoplasty through the use of computer imaging. Dr. Denton truly believes that all his patients must be fully informed about the procedures they may be considering so that they can be an equal member of the decision-making team.

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