Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Your ethnic background may have given you a nose that you would like to subtly alter to achieve a more balanced facial harmony. A custom ethnic rhinoplasty in Philadelphia will change your nose shape to enhance your most attractive facial features by narrowing the bridge or nostrils, smoothing a hump, or sculpting a more attractive nose tip.
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Enhancing Facial Harmony
At the Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery Center, Dr. Jonathan Pontell and Dr. Catherine Weng perform a number of treatments designed to enhance the harmony of facial features, such as rhinoplasty and ethnic rhinoplasty for patients of African, Hispanic, Asian, or Middle Eastern descent. If you would like to learn how ethnic rhinoplasty can help you enhance the beauty of your face, explore the information provided by Dr. Pontell and Dr. Weng.
Why Choose Dr. Pontell and Dr. Weng?
At the state-of-the-art offices of Dr. Jonathan Pontell and Dr. Catherine Weng, patients are offered a vast array of facial cosmetic surgery procedures. Our doctors only perform facial cosmetic surgery and they have an abundance of experience providing sophisticated facial rejuvenation and reconstruction procedures.
Dr. Pontell in particular has performed over 5,000 rhinoplasties in his nearly three decades as a facial plastic surgeon. Both Dr. Pontell and Dr. Weng are double-board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. Our facial plastic surgeons love seeing happy patients who are thrilled with their results.
Ethnic Rhinoplasty: What Is It?
Ethnic rhinoplasty refers to a form of cosmetic nose surgery with a shared objective as “conventional” rhinoplasty: enhancing nasal contours to achieve better facial harmony. However, ethnic rhinoplasty necessitates heightened surgical expertise due to distinct considerations. Notably, darker skin tones have an increased susceptibility to scarring, thus demanding careful attention to incision placement and post-operative incision care by the surgeon.
Because pigmented skin is more prone to discoloration after surgery, and darker skin is sometimes much thicker than lighter skin, the surgeon must know how to create the incisions and reshape the skin and cartilage for the best possible result. Dr. Jonathan Pontell in particular is one of the most experienced Main Line ethnic nose surgery providers, and he is highly skilled at addressing all of the unique aspects of ethnic rhinoplasty. He is committed to providing exemplary results in every rhinoplasty procedure he performs.
Where Can I Get an Ethnic Rhinoplasty Near Me?
The Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgery Center is located in the Main Line suburbs and serves all its surrounding areas, including Philadelphia and Wayne, PA. Please schedule a consultation at his surgical facility to get started on your ethnic rhinoplasty in Main Line, Pennsylvania, today.
Before Your Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Before your nose surgery, our doctor will conduct an in-depth consultation here at our practice. They will carefully evaluate your skin type, tone, and thickness. They will also assess the cartilage and nasal bone while exploring the unique anatomy of your nose. Dr. Pontell or Dr. Weng will then ask you to describe your treatment goals and how you would like your nose to look after rhinoplasty. Their techniques prioritize natural-looking results and structural strength.
To help you understand what is possible and what is not, our doctors may present ethnic rhinoplasty before-and-after photos of patients with similar nasal structures and skin types. Dr. Pontell or Dr. Weng can also demonstrate what is possible with the help of computer imaging to make sure you both share the same idea of the desired result. The goal of the thorough consultation is to ensure that our facial plastic surgeon understands your concerns and goals and selects the best surgical techniques for you.
At the end of the pre-surgical consultation, Dr. Pontell or Dr. Weng will give you a list of things you need to do to prepare for your treatment. If you smoke, they require you to quit at least four weeks before and after your treatment because nicotine can obstruct blood flow and cause complications. they might also recommend that you discontinue certain over-the-counter medications and discuss your prescription medications with your physician.
The Procedure
Typically, our facial plastic surgeons perform ethnic rhinoplasty procedures with the patient under general or sedation anesthesia. Once the patient is prepared, Dr. Pontell or Dr. Weng makes an incision inside the nose and along the narrow strip of skin between the nostrils. In most ethnic rhinoplasty cases, an additional external incision is necessary, as it enables our surgeon to gain access to the nasal structure for comprehensive reshaping. This may involve reducing nostril size, refining a bulbous tip, or enhancing the projection of a “flat” nose.
If the patient desires to increase the height of the nasal bridge, our doctor will add cartilage or a Goretex nasal implant to achieve this goal. The cartilage is often taken from the nasal septum or the ear. Depending on the extent of the nose reshaping needed, time in surgery might vary from 1.5-2 hours.
After Your Ethnic Rhinoplasty in Philadelphia
As leading Philadelphia nose job providers, Dr. Pontell and Dr. Weng are dedicated to helping all his patients achieve the best possible results. Because ethnic nose surgery is remarkably complex, Dr. Pontell and Dr. Weng carefully monitor patients throughout recovery. After surgery, a splint is applied to help maintain the new shape. Most patients experience an easy recovery.
The initial swelling will subside within one to two weeks. Patients can exercise after two weeks after surgery. Within one month, most of the swelling will disappear, and the nose will begin to reveal its new shape. People with darker complexions might have to wait longer for the final rhinoplasty results to appear due to lingering residual swelling.
Our facial plastic surgeon will conduct periodic follow-up visits to monitor the progress of our ethnic rhinoplasty patients, address any concerns they might have, and detect any possible complications. The vast majority of our ethnic rhinoplasty patients are able to achieve outstanding aesthetic results and are delighted with their new appearance.
