Asian Types of Noses
Augmentation
The typical Asian nose is considered as being lower and wider in appearance than a Caucasian structure. This shape is commonly found in persons from the East, South and Southeast regions of Asia.
The flatter surface causes some individuals problems with support for glasses. Some even feel this shape makes their face look overly flat and opt for augmentation rhinoplasty (nose jobs to heighten the bridge and tip). Also referred to as non-Caucasian rhinoplasty.
The reason Asian people believe their noses are too wide or flat usually has nothing to do with nostril width. It's frequently the shortness and columellar retraction (the cartilage between the nostrils sloping back toward the face rather than forward) that causes the broad appearance. Lengthening the nose and building the bridge and tip rather than narrowing the nostrils will give a more natural look.
Celebrities with this nose include Lucy Liu, Brenda Song, Amerie.
Nasal Implants
Various materials can be used to build up the bridge including silicone or gortex implants and even the person's own tissues. Implants can be shaped to suit the individual. Some surgeons limit their use only for the bridge to maintain the ethnic look of this group.
Many surgeons prefer to use natural tissues taken from the person's septum, the area between the nostrils. Taking own tissue reduces the likeliness of rejection rather than by using synthetic implants. Scalp or ear tissue may be used where septum tissue cannot be spared.
Reduction
Even though the majority of procedures for Asian people involve augmentation procedures, some are faced with rather large noses with or without a visible dorsal hump (also referred to as hump nose). This condition is usually seen in the northern and central areas of Asia. Reduction rhinoplasty is often sought after to obtain a harmonious look.
Famous people who have this shape include: President Hu Jintao, Jackie Chan.
