African American rhinoplasty is becoming a popular procedure in today’s society. The reasons for its rise in popularity are due to celebrities and the Hollywood influence. The media portrays the ideal nose as small, narrow, and straight with refined nostrils therefore many people seek this stereotype nose. A number of celebrities have undergone African American rhinoplasty in order to achieve a certain look. These celebrities include Oprah Winfrey, Halle Berry, Patti Labelle and Janet Jackson.
If you are African American and want rhinoplasty then you should go to a surgeon that specializes in African American rhinoplasty and not regular rhinoplasty as they differ greatly. An African American nose is very different to the typical Caucasian nose. African American noses have very distinct features, they tend to be wider and have less definition at the tip creating a flatter looking appearance. Different ethnics require different surgical techniques. Many African American patients wish to have their nose made narrower at the nostril base. This can be achieved through a procedure which fractures the bone in the nose, this is then carefully reset. This makes it appear narrower from the front view and adds a little projection, it is a subtle change. Other patients request a more dramatic change. This can be achieved through an implant which is used to define the tip of the nose.
The skin thickness affects the results of rhinoplasty. African American’s tend to have thicker skin which affects the overall desired results. It is really important to choose an experienced surgeon that will create a nose that compliments the ethnic features. You do not want to go to a surgeon that will create a westernized looking nose, as this can make the face lose its ethnicity and look strange. The wrong results of African American rhinoplasty can create a great deal of problems including psychological ones.
It is important that those who require rhinoplasty go to a surgeon who is trained and experienced in ethnic rhinoplasty for African American people. Regardless as to whether the surgeon is experienced in other ethnics, it is vital that they have carried out African American cosmetic surgery previously.
Before you agree to surgery you should have a consultation. This will allow you to discuss your expectations, the surgeon will be able to discuss the procedure and give you your options. There is no ideal nose but with the help of your surgeon you can achieve the nose you desire.