Abstract Asian septorhinoplasty is a surgery procedure for reconstructing the nose with improving the air flow of the nose. Augmentation is the most commonly performed technique by increase the height of the pyramid of the nose, both dorsum and nasal tip projection. Augmentation rhinoplasty using spreader and L-shaped cartilage rib graft can improve the nasal… [Read More]
Asian Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty in Small Bulbous Asian Noses: Some Special Surgical Techniques to Consider
Introduction Asia is a big continent, nose morphology changes from different regions. Often times when Asian rhinoplasty is the topic, it is the Eastern Asian nose that is talked about. East Asia is geographically divided into Far East Asia and South East Asia; and the South East Asian noses are one of the smallest noses… [Read More]
Asian Rhinoplasty
1. Anatomical characteristics As a result of the diverse ethnicities in Asian populations, the anatomic characteristics of Asians vary greatly. Although there are substantial variations, in the typical Asian nose, the nasal skin tends to be thicker than Caucasian noses, with abundant subcutaneous soft tissue. The tip of the nose is usually low and the… [Read More]
Asian Rhinoplasty 2
Introduction The Continent of Asia consists of several races and ethnic nasal shapes. Asian noses vary in height and width from the noses of the Indian subcontinent with their Caucasian nasal features, the Persian/Middle Eastern nose with their Mediterranean type features to the relatively smaller East Asian type Korean – Chinese nose and the Asian… [Read More]