Question:
I’m African American and considering rhinoplasty. Are there any risks that I should be aware of that are specific to African American patients?
Answer:
From a technical point of view African Americans are at greater risk of having slightly more visible scars when nostril reduction is performed and not achieving enough tip refinement as desired due to thick skin. A more important issue is being able to decide and communicate how much ethnic identity to preserve or change with your surgery.
