How does Dr. Lam perform ethnic rhinoplasty?
Dr. Lam is very sensitive about all types of so-called “ethnic rhinoplasty” including Hispanic, Asian, African-American, and Middle Eastern. Each type of rhinoplasty requires a very good understanding in the differences in the anatomy of the nose as well as the aesthetic expectations for each individual patient.Some ethnic rhinoplasty involves reduction of a nose that is simply too large for the ideal harmony of the face. This kind of nose is most often encountered in the Middle-Eastern patient. At times to achieve the ideal result, chin augmentation may be necessary to provide overall balance to the face. Digital imaging is particularly important to establish with each patient how much the nose should be reduced to achieve the desired effect. In most women of Middle Eastern descent, nose reduction would most likely benefit from reduction of the nose until a more feminized contour is established. In some men who want to maintain their ethnicity or more masculine profile, a more conserv
