Middle Eastern Rhinoplasty

Ethnic rhinoplasty is essential to what Dr. Ashkan Ghavami offers his patients. He feels very strongly about the need to preserve a patient’s distinct ethnic features, while at the same time making dramatic improvements. A good example of the services he offers is Middle Eastern rhinoplasty. There are a lot of prospective patients with a Middle Eastern heritage who are interested in Ghavami’s Middle Eastern rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills & Los Angeles, because they may want a primary or revision rhinoplasty procedure for cosmetic or health reasons (or both), but at the same time they don’t want to sacrifice an integral aspect of their appearance that makes them who they are.

Dr. Ghavami works with many patients of Middle Eastern descent who want to improve the appearance of their noses. Patients wanting Middle Eastern rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills come from as far away as Saudi Arabia, Dubai / United Arab Emirates, and North Africa. Other Middle Eastern patients ranging from Armenians, Persians and Arabs come from all over the U.S. as well as from countries ranging from the UK, Australia and numerous European nations. Despite the exact ethnic origin, the challenge of any ethnic rhinoplasty surgery is preserving the patient’s uniquely beautiful appearance without making them look too “westernized.” Dr. Ghavami has mastered the concepts of ethnic rhinoplasty and consistently strives to create beautiful results for his Middle Eastern rhinoplasty patients that they are proud of, but can also claim as “natural” if they choose to do so. Dr. Ghavami is used to patients denying their rhinoplasty since the results are so natural that they can be undetectable by others. Occasionally, some patients of Middle Eastern descent have very specific desires for their nasal shape (which may lean toward a more “westernized” appearance).

Why Dr. Ghavami

Dr. Ghavami specializes in a variety of ethnic rhinoplasty techniques, including Middle Eastern rhinoplasty, Asian rhinoplasty, Hispanic rhinoplasty and African American rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills. With years of hands-on experience in this surgery, he is able to offer patients radical results, all without erasing their ethnic identity. If you are interested in learning more about Middle Eastern rhinoplasty, we encourage you to contact Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Ghavami for a personal consultation. It may also behoove you to peruse his website and review his many “before and after” photos. This will give you a sense of the nuanced and meticulous approach he takes to ethnic rhinoplasty.

Overview

Middle Eastern rhinoplasty is a challenging but exciting medical procedure. The pitfall that some well-intentioned experts fail to avoid is “racial incongruity,” which occurs when a surgeon tries to sculpt a Middle Easterner’s nose into some idealized version of the “Caucasian nose.” The result is not natural-looking, and does a disservice to patients who want to look better but shouldn’t have to buy into some “universal standard of beauty.” There are plenty of worthwhile enhancements that can be performed without erasing the distinct ethnic features of a patient’s face. The key pillars of successful Middle Eastern rhinoplasty are harmony and symmetry. That so-called “triangle of beauty” around the patient’s nose must blend seamlessly into the rest of the patient’s facial structure, and that requires an “ethno-sensitive” approach.

At the same time, while there are certain commonalities found amongst people with Middle Eastern ancestry, an accomplished plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills will equally take into account the nasal and facial features unique to each individual. Understanding the range of generally shared characteristics can be a good initial guide for Middle Eastern rhinoplasty, but high-quality plastic surgery is as much an art as it is a science, and each person’s face is an original canvas unto itself.

To learn more about this procedure, and about Dr. Ghavami’s background in plastic surgery in general, contact us with your questions and to schedule a consultation.

Dr. Ghavami works with many patients of Middle Eastern descent who want to improve the appearance of their noses. Patients wanting Middle Eastern rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills come from as far away as Saudi Arabia, Dubai / United Arab Emirates, and North Africa. Other Middle Eastern patients ranging from Armenians, Persians and Arabs come from all over the U.S. as well as from countries ranging from the UK, Australia and numerous European nations. Despite the exact ethnic origin, the challenge of any ethnic rhinoplasty surgery is preserving the patient’s uniquely beautiful appearance without making them look too “westernized.” Dr. Ghavami has mastered the concepts of ethnic rhinoplasty and consistently strives to create beautiful results for his Middle Eastern rhinoplasty patients that they are proud of, but can also claim as “natural” if they choose to do so. Dr. Ghavami is used to patients denying their rhinoplasty since the results are so natural that they can be undetectable by others. Occasionally, some patients of Middle Eastern descent have very specific desires for their nasal shape (which may lean toward a more “westernized” appearance).

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Candidates

Middle Eastern rhinoplasty patients, in general, tend to have larger, more prominent noses than Caucasians. They often have a large dorsal hump on the nose, which is very noticeable from a side view angle. Another common quality is a drooping nasal tip that droops more during smiling. Middle Eastern patients tend to have thick skin with excess tissue which can cause the tip to look undefined or bulbous. They may also have wide nostrils. All noses are different, so Dr. Ghavami tailors his treatment plan to the individual and his or her specific concerns. Middle Eastern rhinoplasty is much more complex than simply reducing the size of the nose and lifting the tip. If the nose is not shaped with the correct approach, then an unnatural appearance will be obvious and undesirable.

Many Middle Eastern rhinoplasty candidates face structural deformities that impair breathing. Dr. Ghavami can work with patients who have a deviated septum or other deformity that causes breathing problems. These can be treated with functional rhinoplasty surgery. In some cases, insurance may pay for a portion of the costs.

Procedure

The surgical techniques used vary based on the patient and his or her unique needs. Many patients want their nose to be resized to balance out the other facial features. The nasal dorsum (i.e., bridge of the nose) may be lowered if it is noticeably high. It is critical to not lower the bridge too much, however many patients need the whole nose to be “de-projected” or brought closer to the face, without creating an unnatural slope. The nasal tip can be elevated and defined, although the thick skin around this area can be difficult to work with. Fortunately, Dr. Ghavami has plenty of experience working with all types of skin and frequently lectures on the complexities of this topic. Custom tip grafts and selective nasal skin de-fatting are some of the techniques used.

Though it is helpful for Dr. Ghavami to understand the shared characteristics of Middle Eastern nasal appearance, he regards each patient individually and tailors the treatment plan and surgery to that individual’s needs and goals. He avoids using a blanket or “cookie cutter” approach; rather, he considers each person’s face as an original canvas.

Schedule a Consultation

We are very fortunate to have patients visiting Dr. Ghavami from around the world to take advantage of his added experience in ethnic rhinoplasty of all kinds. If you are interested in receiving more information about Middle Eastern rhinoplasty surgery, please contact the office of Dr. Ashkan Ghavami today. You may email our practice or call to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ghavami.

In addition to working with patients of Middle Eastern descent, Dr. Ghavami also offers Asian rhinoplasty, African American rhinoplasty, Middle Eastern rhinoplasty, Hispanic rhinoplasty and Anglo-Caucasian rhinoplasty.