A: I’m not sure if I should go to a surgeon who specializes in Asian rhinoplasty since most Asians have flatter noses and want a bridge. I on the other hand just want to shave down my dorsal bump. Should I go for a doctor that specializes in Asian rhinoplasty? I don’t think my nose is Asian at all…
A: A common mistake patients, and some surgeons, make while addressing an apparent “hump” in Asian patients is lowering the hump to straighten the nose. While this may make your nose appear smaller and straighter on profile view, it will appear wider and flatter from frontal view because it is lower.
The area of the bridge between the eyes, and above the “hump”, needs to be built up slightly while lowering the “hump” slightly to give you a balanced, attractive result. You will have the best results with a rhinoplasty specialist with expertise in Asian rhinoplasty.
