Asian Rhinoplasty

Candidates

Nose reshaping is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for Asian patients.

You may be a good candidate for nose reshaping if:

• If you are unhappy with the shape, size, or proportions of your nose
• If your nose is too small, too large, or not in proportion to the rest of your face

It’s important to be in good overall health and to have realistic expectations. Asian rhinoplasty can help you improve upon your existing nose, but it cannot deliver “perfection” nor can it give you the nose of someone else.

Procedure Details

Nose surgery is highly individualized, and the exact techniques used during a procedure will look a little different each time, depending on your anatomy and desired changes.

Asian Rhinoplasty vs. Caucasian Rhinoplasty

An important part of creating a beautiful nose is making sure that it is in harmony with the rest of your face and preserves your ethnic characteristics. For this reason, there are many differences between Asian rhinoplasty and Caucasian rhinoplasty.

Size

Asian rhinoplasty: Typically involves making certain parts of the nose larger.

Caucasian rhinoplasty: Typically involves making the nose smaller.

Tip

Asian rhinoplasty: Typically uses a support structure made of cartilage from the inside of the nose (septum) or ear to increase tip projection.

Caucasian rhinoplasty: Typically involves removal of tissue to narrow and refine the nasal tip.

Bridge

Asian rhinoplasty: Typically involves use of cartilage from the inside of the nose (septum), ear, or rib, or a silicone implant to create a bridge.

Caucasian rhinoplasty: Typically involves shaving down a bump on the bridge of the nose (dorsal hump).

Nostrils

Asian rhinoplasty: Often involves narrowing wide nostrils.

Caucasian rhinoplasty: May involve narrowing wide nostrils.

Nasal Bones

Asian rhinoplasty: Breaking the nasal bones (osteotomy) is not typically needed.

Caucasian rhinoplasty: Breaking the nasal bones (osteotomy) may be needed to reduce the size and width of the nose

Nonsurgical Asian Rhinoplasty

In certain cases, the Asian nose can be reshaped nonsurgically using dermal fillers, providing improvements that can last up to a year. By strategically injecting a filler at certain points in the nose, a skilled plastic surgeon can help smooth out bumps, augment the bridge, reshape the tip, and improve nasal symmetry. Although the results are temporary, this nonsurgical approach can be a cost-effective way for patients to test drive a nose reshaping procedure before committing to the permanent changes possible with surgical rhinoplasty.

Revision Rhinoplasty

Revision rhinoplasty is a secondary operation to correct or further improve the results from primary rhinplasty. Revision rhinoplasty is most commonly performed using an open approach, although a closed approach may be suitable for some cases. Revision rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging procedures in all of plastic surgery and requires special expertise.

Additional Information

Asian rhinoplasty surgery is a technically demanding procedure that requires the highest level of surgical skill. It is imperative that the surgeon be highly skilled and experienced.

Asian rhinoplasty is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. The procedure usually takes two to five hours to perform. You may be discharged home after surgery or stay overnight in the hospital.

Asian nose reshaping is often combined with Asian facial contouring including chin, cheek, jawline, and eyelid enhancement procedures to further improve facial balance.

What to Expect After Surgery

After your procedure, your nose may be placed in a splint. This helps to support your newly shaped nose and protect it from accidental contact. You may also go home with packing inside your nostrils, which can be uncomfortable but temporary. You will be prescribed pain medication to help control any discomfort during your initial recovery.

For the first 1 to 2 weeks, many patients experience bruising and swelling. At first, you may not be able to see the improvements made during surgery. The majority of bruising and swelling should subside after the first 10 to 14 days. Most patients feel ready to return to work or school after 1 or 2 weeks. Typically after 3 weeks, most normal non-contact activities can be resumed.*

While you will be able to see the improvements made during rhinoplasty after the initial bruising and swelling resolves, it is normal to have some slight residual swelling present for up to a year. This is usually not noticeable to others, however.

Choosing A Surgeon

There are significant differences between Asian and Caucasian rhinoplasties. If you are an Asian patient, it is extremely important to choose a surgeon who is highly skilled and experienced at performing Asian rhinoplasty.

Dr. Fan specializes in plastic surgery for the Asian patient and is highly experienced with Asian rhinoplasty. He understands how to shape a nose that will create harmony with the rest of your face while preserving your ethnic features.

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Cost

Exact Costs Vary Depending On Your Specific Needs and Desired Results

The cost of Asian rhinoplasty varies from person to person and depends on a number of factors including your specific needs and desired results.

Factors that contribute to the cost of treatment include:

• Your particular needs and goals
• The extent and specific type of Asian rhinoplasty procedure chosen
• The experience and reputation of the plastic surgeon
• Any advanced technology or surgical techniques that may be used
• The geographic location where the procedure takes place
• The surgical facility used
• The type of anesthesia a patient selects

Costs of surgery may include fees for the surgeon, anesthesia, operating room, facility, equipment, implants, garments, aftercare, lab tests, and medications.

The cost for nose reshaping ranges from $1,200 to $40,000.

We offer a range of patient financing plans including low monthly payment plans and plans for those with suboptimal credit histories.

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