Asian Rhinoplasty in Miami, FL
As the most prominent facial feature, the nose can help create a balanced, harmonious, symmetrical appearance. The nose is also an important feature in reflecting a person’s ethnic heritage. Certain ethnicities tend to share similar nasal features.
If you’re of Asian descent and are considering rhinoplasty, commonly called a nose job, it’s important to choose a surgeon who has ample experience performing nasal surgeries and who understands how ethnic features vary across noses.
Dr. Anthony Bared is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Miami, FL, who tailors Asian rhinoplasty based on the ethnic identity and specific goals of each patient.
What Is Asian Rhinoplasty?
Asian rhinoplasty is a type of nasal reshaping surgery that considers the specific features of the Asian nose, such as a less prominent nasal bridge and a wider nasal tip. The goal of Asian rhinoplasty is to improve the shape and size of the nose without eliminating the patient’s ethnic identity altogether.
Asian rhinoplasty typically focuses on augmenting the nose or improving its projection. Due to the standard features of the Asian nose, it’s usually less common for the surgery to focus on reducing the size of the nose. Some of the adjustments that can be made during Asian rhinoplasty include:
- Enhancing the nasal bridge
- Strengthening the nasal tip
- Enlarging the nose
- Narrowing the nostrils
- Correcting nasal defects
The Benefits of Asian Rhinoplasty
If you’re not happy with the way your nose looks, Asian rhinoplasty can offer many benefits. You will probably experience an increase in self-confidence once the surgical results are visible. Rhinoplasty can balance out your features and improve your facial aesthetics.
When a plastic surgeon takes your natural features into consideration for your rhinoplasty, you’re more likely to end up with flattering, natural-looking results. For that reason, it’s important to choose a surgeon who has experience performing Asian rhinoplasty and understands how ethnicity affects a person’s facial features.
Depending on your reasons for seeking out Asian rhinoplasty, you might also experience some improvement in the function of your nose following surgery. Rhinoplasty can help to correct breathing issues, for example.
Candidates for Asian Rhinoplasty
You might be a candidate for Asian rhinoplasty if you’re of Asian descent and aren’t happy with the way your nose looks or functions. To be a good candidate for the surgery, it’s important to have realistic expectations about what the procedure can and can’t do. You can discuss your expectations or goals for the surgery with Dr. Bared during your consultation.
Candidates for Asian rhinoplasty should be in good overall health. You’ll be asked not to smoke for a few weeks before and after the surgery to reduce the risk of complications. Your surgeon will also ask you about your medical history and might order lab tests before approving you for surgery.
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What to Expect During Your Asian Rhinoplasty Consultation
A consultation for Asian rhinoplasty provides you with the opportunity to get to know your surgeon and to learn more about the surgery itself. Before your consultation, prepare a list of questions to ask the surgeon to find out more about their experience and how they perform Asian rhinoplasty.
For example, you might want to ask what procedures or techniques the surgeon recommends based on your goals, whether you want a wider bridge or a more pronounced nasal tip. It can also be worthwhile to look at before and after photos of previous Asian rhinoplasty patients. Before and after photos can give you an example of the type of results people get from a surgeon based on their specific rhinoplasty goals.
Dr. Bared also uses computer imaging when consulting with patients. Computer imaging gives you and the surgeon an idea of how your nose will look based on the type of adjustments made during rhinoplasty. It can help you see if what you want from the surgery will look appealing in the end.
Techniques Used During Asian Rhinoplasty
A surgeon might use one of two techniques when performing Asian rhinoplasty. The first is the closed technique. This means that all of the incisions are made inside the nasal cavity, leaving no visible scarring.
The second technique is an open procedure. During open surgery, the surgeon makes a cut across the columella, the partition that divides the two nostrils. The small scar that forms in this location fades well over time.
An open rhinoplasty gives the surgeon a much better view of the inside of the nose. It’s Dr. Bared’s preferred method of performing rhinoplasty.
General anesthesia, which puts you completely to sleep during Asian rhinoplasty, is what Dr. Bared uses during most procedures. Since he’ll be operating on your airway, it’s important that your breathing be controlled and steady.
Risks and Complications During Asian Rhinoplasty
Working with a surgeon who’s experienced and board-certified is one way to reduce the risk of any complications developing during or after Asian rhinoplasty. Following all the instructions Dr. Bared gives you can also help to lower the risk of complications.
After your surgery, it’s normal to have some bruising and swelling. The swelling might look worse before it looks better, but keeping your head elevated and using a cold compress can help to improve it more quickly. Other potential complications or risks include bleeding and infection.
Recovery After Asian Rhinoplasty
Recovery after Asian rhinoplasty usually takes about a week or two, after which you’ll most likely feel comfortable returning to work or appearing in public. After the first two weeks, you’ll still want to avoid certain activities, such as swimming and strenuous exercise, for several more weeks.
Dr. Bared will likely see you about a week after your rhinoplasty. At the one-week follow-up visit, he’ll remove the splint from your nose and examine your face to make sure it is healing well.
Generally speaking, you can expect to see the final results from your surgery within 12 months after the procedure.
FAQs about Asian Rhinoplasty
People of Asian descent often have different nasal characteristics than those of people from other ethnic backgrounds. During Asian rhinoplasty, a surgeon should seek to preserve the patient’s natural aesthetic and will keep these particular features in mind when making changes to the nose.
Dr. Bared prefers general anesthesia when performing nasal surgery, as he’ll be working in the patient’s airway.
Open rhinoplasty is typically the preferred technique. There might be cases when a closed surgery is appropriate, however. Dr. Bared can discuss the differences between the two techniques with you and help you understand which one might be best for you.
Any plastic surgery has its risks. You can minimize those risks by working with a board-certified and experienced plastic surgeon. Following the surgical instructions given to you and returning for follow-up visits as directed can also help to reduce any risks associated with Asian rhinoplasty.
You can start to resume many activities around two weeks after your procedure. Your surgeon can provide you with a more detailed timeline regarding exercise and other activities.
If you live near Miami, FL, Dr. Anthony Bared offers Asian rhinoplasty among its services and is conveniently located at 6280 Sunset Dr #506, Miami, FL 33143.
If you aren’t happy with your nose, wait several months, as it might need more time to heal. If you still don’t like your results, you can consider a revision rhinoplasty.
Why Choose Dr. Anthony Bared
- Dr. Bared’s training was first in Otolaryngology at the University of Miami, followed by the awarding of a highly competitive fellowship by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Illinois-Chicago.
- He is Double Board Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology.
- Dr. Bared has numerous publications and has lectured at various nationwide scientific meetings.
- He also serves as a clinical voluntary Assistant Professor at the Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
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