title: Rhinoplasty in the Asian Patient.
abstract: The ubiquitous goal of rhinoplasty is to make a natural-looking and attractive nose that blends harmoniously with the face. Rhinoplasty among Asians includes characteristics that distinguish the procedure from its white counterpart. Anatomic differences of the Asian nose coupled with differences in aesthetic standards demand they be approached in a unique way. In this article, peculiar aspects of Asian rhinoplasty are addressed with emphasis on surgical techniques used to obtain reliable results.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Boramae Medical Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 39 Boramae Road, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 156-707, Republic of Korea. Electronic address: doctorjin@daum.net.
authors.forename: Hong Ryul
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Jin
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Tae-Bin
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Won
mesh_terms: D044466:Asian People; D002356:Cartilage / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Asian; Nasal tip; Nose; Rhinoplasty