Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) In Indian Noses - How Different Is It From Western ( Caucasian) Noses?


Rhinoplasty, more commonly known as nose job, is a procedure which changes shape and size of the nose. It is more frequently done as a cosmetic procedure to improve the appearance of nose It can also be done either to repair any post injury nasal defect or to correct certain functional problems or breathing difficulty.



The goals of rhinoplasty in Indian patients are similar to the goals of rhinoplasty in people of other ethnic origin. The ultimate goal is to enhance the shape and size of nose in proportionate to other facial features so that it fits harmoniously with your face.
A good rhinoplasty is always subtle and looks natural. It should enhance the appearance of nose while preserving individual’s ethnic and cultural heritage. Also the nose has to be in balance with overall face, forehead and chin. Sometimes an additional procedure like chin augmentation needs to be done to achieve better facial balance.
Rhinoplasty in Indian patients is quite different from western or Caucasian patients. There are several things to consider while doing rhinoplasty in Indian noses.
1.       Indian noses are wider and shorter.
2.       The skeletal ( bone and cartilage) framework of Indian noses is weak and majority of the bulk is due to thick skin and bulky soft tissue.
3.       For correction of drooping or under projecting nasal  tip one has to change underlying bone and cartilage more deliberately so the result will show through thick skin and bulky soft tissue.
4.       On other hand, weak and delicate bones and cartilages demand additional support. That means augmentation rhinoplasty is more common than reduction rhinoplasty like in Caucasians.
5.       In augmentation rhinoplasty additional cartilage grafts ( from ear or  rib cage), bone grafts  or some artificial material like silicone implants are used for better projection and definition of nasal tip and dorsum.
6.       Since skeletal framework demands more definitive changes open rhinoplasty is more preferred in Indians than closed rhinoplasty.
Dr Ashish Sangvikar
Plastic Surgeon 
Location: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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