Patients coming from Latin America are also known as mestizos or Hispanics. They are
a combination of different ethnic groups where predominant facial features will vary
depending on where the patient is coming from. A structural approach to the nose will
be presented showing how techniques using sutures and grafts are used to reinforce
and reconstruct existing structures achieving cosmetic long-term results. The surgical
goal is to achieve a more defined looking nose that does not look overdone, is attractive,
and retains ethnic characteristics.
Keywords
Latin - mestizo - ethnic - rhinoplasty - structural support - bulbous tips - suturing
techniques - structural grafts
