The Asian nose has specific ethnic characteristics, generally distinct from those observed in Caucasian or African populations. These particularities, which vary from one individual to another, naturally fit into the harmony of Asian faces and constitute an element of their ethnic identity. Nevertheless, these traits may lead some people to wish to correct certain aspects of the nose, while ensuring the preservation of facial balance and respect for their ethnic identity.
The medical rhinoplasty has become an essential alternative to surgery for people who wish to subtly modify the appearance of their nose without undergoing heavy procedures. For patients of Asian origin, whose nasal characteristics are often distinct, this non-invasive method is an ideal solution to improve the aesthetics of the nose while respecting ethnic features.
The medical rhinoplasty on an Asian nose makes it possible to provide subtle corrections, such as increasing the projection of the nasal bridge, refining the tip of the nose, or correcting asymmetries, without resorting to surgery.
In this article, we will explore in detail how medical rhinoplasty can be used to enhance the Asian nose.
The Asian nose has unique characteristics that differ from those of Caucasian or African noses. These specificities may vary according to geographical origins, but the following traits are often observed :
• A low or poorly defined nasal bridge : the projection of the nasal bridge is generally lower in Asian patients, which can sometimes give a flatter profile.
• A rounded nasal tip : the tip of the nose is wider or more rounded, with a lower projection than in other ethnic groups.
• Wider nostrils : the base of the nose may appear wider because of the shape of the nostrils.
• Thick cartilage : the cartilage is often thicker, which can give a wider appearance at the tip.
• Higher nose width-length ratio : ideally, the ideal width-length ratio of the nose in Caucasian women is 0.7. In Asians it is 1.1.
• More acute nasolabial angle : the nasolabial angle in Asians is more acute than that of Caucasian women, who have an angle between 90° and 120°.
• Wider nasal triangle : the nose fits into a triangle that is wider in Asians than in Caucasians. The width of this triangle can be reduced, but it must nevertheless remain wider than the Caucasian one because facial characteristics are different.
For patients of Asian origin who wish to make slight improvements to their nose without undergoing surgical rhinoplasty, medical rhinoplasty is an ideal solution to refine and enhance the nose while respecting their ethnic features.
The medical rhinoplasty can be used to treat several elements of the Asian nose.
The main areas that can be corrected are :
• The nasal bridge : the nasal bridge is often one of the first areas treated during a medical rhinoplasty on an Asian nose. The projection of this area is generally lower, which gives a flatter profile. Hyaluronic acid injections make it possible to raise the nasal bridge and create a more defined curve, while respecting facial proportions.
• The nasal tip : the nasal tip in Asian patients tends to be wider and less defined. If a patient wishes to refine the tip or increase its projection, hyaluronic acid is used to subtly redefine this area. The result is a more pointed or finer tip.
• The nasal dorsum : the nasal dorsum can also be treated to reduce slight irregularities or small bumps. This approach makes it possible to obtain a straighter and more balanced nasal line.
• The nasal wings : injections can be used to slightly reduce the width of the nostrils and gently adjust the volumes around the nasal wings, giving the impression of a finer and more balanced nose.
Medical rhinoplasty is particularly interesting for Asian noses because it makes it possible to carry out discreet modifications without surgery. This technique is increasingly chosen by Asian patients for several reasons, it makes it possible to :
• Preserve ethnic features : one of the main objectives of medical rhinoplasty on an Asian nose is to respect and preserve ethnic features while offering a subtle improvement. Unlike surgical rhinoplasty, which can sometimes produce overly transformative results, medical rhinoplasty allows the shape of the nose to be adjusted in a gentle and natural way, without altering the patient’s identity. The goal is not a westernization of the nose, but a discreet enhancement aimed at reinforcing facial harmony.
• Improve the nasal bridge without surgery : one of the most frequent requests among Asian patients concerns the projection of the nasal bridge, which is often flatter or less defined compared to other ethnicities. Medical rhinoplasty makes it possible to raise the bridge and give more definition to the nasal profile thanks to hyaluronic acid injections. This method is quick, without social downtime and provides immediate results.
• Provide immediate and adjustable results : another advantage of medical rhinoplasty is that results are visible immediately after the procedure, allowing patients to see the effects quickly. In addition, these results are adjustable : if the patient is not satisfied with the final result, it is possible to correct the volumes with a new injection. This flexibility is particularly appreciated for adjusting nasal proportions according to individual aesthetic preferences.
• Avoid social downtime : unlike surgery, which often requires several weeks of recovery, medical rhinoplasty is a quick procedure that does not require recovery time. Patients can resume their normal activities immediately after the session, with only slight redness or minor swelling that disappears within a few hours or days.
• Subtle and natural improvement : medical rhinoplasty makes it possible to obtain subtle and natural results, without the “operated look”. The corrections made are gentle and progressive, giving the nose a harmonious appearance without disrupting the overall balance of the face.
Hyaluronic acid is the only dermal filler that can be used in medical rhinoplasty : Radiesse, collagen, and Sculptra are contraindicated. This product makes it possible to reshape the contours of the nose, add volume to the nasal bridge or the tip, and smooth out certain imperfections.
The results are visible immediately after the injection, and they generally last between 9 and 12 months before the product is reabsorbed by the body.
Medical rhinoplasty is a simple and quick procedure, performed in a medical office by an experienced physician
Before the procedure, a consultation is necessary to assess the patient’s aesthetic goals and discuss the desired results. The physician will analyze the structure of the nose and propose a personalized treatment.
Before the injection, the skin is disinfected. An anesthetic cream may be applied to minimize discomfort during the procedure.
Dr. Romano injects small amounts of hyaluronic acid into the targeted areas of the nose. The product is injected using a fine cannula to ensure even distribution and a natural result. Dr. Romano uses the cannula exclusively to avoid any risk of necrosis.
Increasingly widespread in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan, the ‘Nose thread lift’ technique is simply a nose lift using lifting threads.
The threads are used to define and straighten the contour of the nose, project the dorsum, lift the tip, and better define the base of the nose.
These threads are resorbable, and the result lasts approximately one year.
After local anesthesia, PDO threads are placed at the level of the columella and the dorsum, the pathway, the type of threads, and the depth of placement depend on the anatomy of the nose.
Medical rhinoplasty offers numerous advantages for Asian patients wishing to enhance their nose without surgery.
• Natural and subtle results : one of the main advantages of medical rhinoplasty is that it makes it possible to achieve subtle and natural results. Corrections are carried out in a gentle manner, without radical transformation, allowing the proportions and balance of the Asian face to be respected.
• Quick and non-invasive procedure : medical rhinoplasty is a quick procedure that requires neither surgery, nor general anesthesia, nor social downtime. Patients can resume their daily activities immediately after the session.
• Reversible results : hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally present in the body, and it is resorbable. This makes it possible to adjust or correct the treatment over time.
• No recovery time : unlike surgery, medical rhinoplasty does not require recovery time. Patients can resume their normal activities immediately after the procedure.
The price of a medical rhinoplasty for an Asian nose varies depending on the technique used and the patient’s specific needs.
Hyaluronic acid injections are offered at 750 CHF per syringe. In the case of the Asian nose, where work on projection and definition is often sought, two syringes may sometimes be necessary, depending on the patient’s morphology and the expected result.
Thread lifts for the nose, used alone or in combination with hyaluronic acid injections, allow tensioning and a structured elevation of the bridge or the tip. The price of a nose thread lift session is 750 CHF.
The total cost of the treatment of the Asian nose is assessed during the consultation, and a quote is provided to the patient.
Asian patients often seek an increase in nasal projection, enhanced definition of the nasal tip, and overall refinement, while preserving their ethnic characteristics.
It is essential to adopt a personalized approach that respects ethnic features, and to avoid westernization.
Yes, hyaluronic acid injections make it possible to lengthen and project a nose considered too short, offering an effective non-surgical alternative.
Hyaluronic acid injection into the nasal tip can improve its definition and make it finer and more structured.
Yes, medical rhinoplasty can correct minor irregularities of the nasal bridge and make the nose straighter and more harmonious.
