title: African American rhinoplasty.
abstract: Rhinoplasty in patients of African descent requires a patient-specific approach, because the goals and ideal proportions differ from the white nose. This article discusses approaches to surgical correction of common anatomic variations. In addition, common pitfalls are outlined.
authors: Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 West Markham Street, Slot 543, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
authors: Jennings R
authors: JR
authors: Boyette
authors: Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, 1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA. Electronic address: fstuck@lsuhsc.edu.
authors: Fred J
authors: FJ
authors: Stucker
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American; D065246:Culturally Competent Care; D006801:Humans; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009300:Nasal Septum / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D009666:Nose / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*
keywords: African American rhinoplasty; African rhinoplasty; Black American; Ethnic rhinoplasty; Nonwhite