What method does Dr. Lam use for enhancing the Asian nose?
The most important element in any rhinoplasty is achieving harmony. Harmony means that the relative size of the bridge of the nose, the tip of nose, the sides of the nose, as well as the entire face are all in proportion to one another. The absolute size of each part of the nose is not as important as how each part of the nose relates to the other. For example, if you believe that your nasal tip looks too big, part of the reason is that your bridge may be too small. Balancing the bridge and the tip can help achieve a more harmonious and thereby create a more attractive looking nose. Dr. Lam performs all of his rhinoplasty in his own surgery center under general anesthesia. He uses a technique known as open rhinoplasty in the majority of his cases in which a tiny, inverted v-shaped incision is made between the nostrils in a part of the nose known as the columella. This incision has healed uniformly in all races, including African-Americans. The only external incisions that heal more slo
