Nuances with the Asian Tip

Abstract

Rhinoplasty among Asians includes peculiarities that distinguish the procedure from its Caucasian counterpart. These peculiarities can be perceived as nuances to surgeons unfamiliar to Asian rhinoplasty. Characteristics of the Asian tip surgery will be addressed with emphasis on surgical techniques commonly used to obtain reliable results.

Keywords

rhinoplasty - Asian - nose

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