15 Oct 2024 | by Dr. Akshay Sanan
The nose plays an important role both functionally and aesthetically. It allows you to breathe, and it is a critical component of facial harmony. While all of your features need to work together to deliver proper proportion, your nose occupies an outsized role due to its placement in the center of your face. If your nose is either too big, too small, or has a noticeable bump, this can wreak havoc on your facial balance, making you look and feel not your best. As a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, rhinoplasty is one of my favorite procedures to perform because it delivers such a huge return on its investment. Depending on your needs, I can improve the function of your nose as well as how it looks, which, in turn, may seriously boost your self-confidence. But no procedure is one size fits all. This is why I’m proud to offer my Boston area patients an ethnic rhinoplasty.
What is an Ethnic Rhinoplasty?
An ethnic rhinoplasty is a surgical nose job that respects your individual ethnicity. Historically, rhinoplasty was more of a cookie-cutter procedure. This was fine if you were Caucasian, but wasn’t so great if you fell into the other 49.7%, such as:
- Indian
- South Asian
- Asian
- Hispanic
- African
- Middle Eastern
In an ethnic rhinoplasty, my goal is to improve the function and aesthetics of your nose while still honoring your heritage. There are some inherent challenges with an ethnic rhinoplasty versus a standard rhinoplasty, which is why it’s so important to see a surgeon, such as myself, who has the expertise to deliver an exemplary result.
Best in Boston for Ethnic Rhinoplasty
I consider myself the best in Boston when it comes to ethnic rhinoplasty. Not only am I double board-certified in:
- Facial Plastic Surgery
- Ear, Nose & Throat Surgery
I also have considerable real-world experience in navigating the inherent challenges of non-Caucasian anatomy, such as:
- Thicker skin
- Weaker cartilage
Aside from the physical considerations, an ethnic rhinoplasty also requires a strong artistic eye. It is one of the many reasons why I love performing this procedure, as a rhinoplasty is both technically and artistically extremely challenging.
Ethnic Rhinoplasty = Ideal Version of You
The bedrock of my practice philosophy is to deliver a completely natural, elegant-looking result. I do not want anyone to know that you had something “done” unless you choose to tell them. With an ethnic rhinoplasty, I can create a nose that will be in harmony with the rest of your features as well as your ethnicity. Our goal is the ideal version of you.
To find out more about an ethnic rhinoplasty, or any other surgical or non-surgical procedure with Dr. Akshay Sanan at the Boston Center for Plastic Surgery, contact us today or call (617) 402-2768 to schedule a consultation.
