Ethnic Rhinoplasty

What Is Ethnic Rhinoplasty?

Ethnic rhinoplasty is a personalized approach to nose reshaping that enhances harmony without erasing identity. It accounts for differences in skin thickness, cartilage strength, soft-tissue envelope, and desired aesthetic ideals—always discussed and agreed during consultation.

Our Planning Priorities

Your plan is built around subtle refinement and functional integrity—not “one-size-fits-all” standards.

• Proportional refinement rather than “westernization.”
• Profile balancing (radix/dorsum/tip) appropriate for your facial skeleton.
• Tip definition without over-narrowing; support for thick-skin envelopes when needed.
• Alar base/nostril adjustments only when indicated, with careful scar placement.
• Airway optimization (septoplasty/valve support) when breathing is affected.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Candidates seek natural enhancement with clear goals and realistic expectations.

• Desire to refine bridge, tip, or nostril width while keeping defining features.
• Functional concerns (deviation/valve collapse) that merit correction.
• Healthy, non-smoker (or willing to stop pre-op) with time for recovery.
• Understanding that swelling—especially with thicker skin—settles over months.

Techniques We Commonly Use

Technique selection follows anatomy and goals; your surgeon will explain the approach and rationale.

• Open or closed approach depending on complexity and visualization needs.
• Structural rhinoplasty (grafts/sutures) to support definition and long-term stability.
• Preservation maneuvers to maintain natural lines where appropriate.
• Alar base reduction (alarplasty) when nostril flare/width requires subtle change.
• Dorsal refinement and radix adjustment for balanced profiles.
• Valve support (spreader/batten grafts) and septoplasty to improve airflow.
• Thick-skin strategies: soft-tissue thinning where appropriate, strong tip support, meticulous suturing.

Recovery & Aftercare

Recovery is similar to modern rhinoplasty; thicker skin can prolong subtle refinement.

• External splint ~5–7 days; internal support as indicated.
• Bruising/swelling improve over 1–3 weeks; tip refinement continues for months.
• Head elevation and activity restrictions (~3–4 weeks).
• Scheduled follow-ups to guide taping, edema control, and airway care.

Why Müller Medical Clinic?

Our German-led ENT and facial plastic surgeons combine functional airway expertise with nuanced aesthetic planning tailored to your background and preferences.

• ENT-led functional + aesthetic planning
• Experience with thick-skin and diverse cartilage anatomies
• Individualized goals that honor identity
• Comprehensive aftercare and long-term follow-up