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The Mixed Race Nose (Mestizo Nose)

The Problem The mixed race nose, also called mestizo nose or Hispanic nose, is a term that refers to nasal characteristics that include thick skin, a bulbous tip, and weak and flimsy cartilaginous structure. Patients frequently exhibit Fitzpatrick skin types…

Brazilian Nose

The Problem Massive immigration started in the colonial period and a consequent high degree of miscegenation made rhinoplasty in the Brazilian population a challenge that requires handling and mastering different techniques. Due to the racial mixture, patients of predominantly White…