Non-Caucasian rhinoplasty.
Non-Caucasian patients seeking rhinoplasty often have similar goals as their Caucasian counterparts. However, surgeon sensitivity to ethnic variations and patient desires are crucial to a successful outcome. This article presents some of the commonly encountered issues seen in non-Caucasian rhinoplasty, including minimal modification, augmentation materials, and complications with infected and extruded implants.
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Tom D
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Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201, USA.
D001741:Black or African American; D018912:Arabs; D044466:Asian People; D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology
D001672:Biocompatible Materials