How is Asian rhinoplasty different from other types of rhinoplasty?
The goal of Asian rhinoplasty is generally the opposite of Western rhinoplasty. Whereas rhinoplasty for the Caucasian is typically intended to reduce a nose that is too large, Asian rhinoplasty is designed to augment and increase the size of the nose. Even nasal tip refinement techniques that work well for the Caucasian nose simply will not work in the majority of Asian patients and also lead to problems. The Asian nose tends to have much thicker skin, weaker cartilages, a lower nasal bridge, and wider, flared nostrils. In some Asian noses that exhibit qualities similar to the Occidental nose, Dr. Lam employs a combination of techniques (Western and Eastern) to achieve the ideal results.
