Rhinoplasty in the Asian Patient

Hong Ryul Jin; Tae-Bin Won

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2015.09.015

Rhinoplasty in the Asian Patient

Clin Plast Surg. 2016 Jan;43(1):265-79. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2015.09.015.

Authors

Hong Ryul Jin¹, Tae-Bin Won²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 39 Boramae Road, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 156-707, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: doctorjin@daum.net.
² Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

PMID: 26616713
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2015.09.015

Abstract

The ubiquitous goal of rhinoplasty is to make a natural-looking and attractive nose that blends harmoniously with the face. Rhinoplasty among Asians includes characteristics that distinguish the procedure from its white counterpart. Anatomic differences of the Asian nose coupled with differences in aesthetic standards demand they be approached in a unique way. In this article, peculiar aspects of Asian rhinoplasty are addressed with emphasis on surgical techniques used to obtain reliable results.

Keywords: Asian; Nasal tip; Nose; Rhinoplasty.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Asian People*
Cartilage / transplantation
Humans
Prostheses and Implants
Rhinoplasty / methods*