The Problem The patient desires an aesthetic change of the African American nose. The Background The African American nose has unique features such as a wide nasal base with a wide nasal sill, flaring alar, wide nasal bridge, and weak…
The Problem Wide alar base: aesthetically over-large sill and/or excess alar curve. The Background The widened alar base is a common anatomical variation that is often addressed in the routine rhinoplasty to address aesthetic changes for improving the overall appearance…
The Problem Excessive dorsal nasal convexity (large) The Background One of the most common concerns in cosmetic rhinoplasty is a large dorsal hump. It is the most easily identified by the surgeon, the patient, and the public as an unaesthetic…