All Press Releases for June 27, 2009
Ethnicity and Rhinoplasty
In the past, many people have been wary of undergoing plastic surgery, especially if the procedure would alter a facial feature tied to their ethnicity.
NEW YORK, NY, June 27, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In the past, many people have been wary of undergoing plastic surgery, especially if the procedure would alter a facial feature tied to their ethnicity. This has certainly been true for a surgery such as rhinoplasty, which enhances the appearance and often the function of the nose.
Many patients have feared that by changing the look of features that are heavily tied to ethnicity, they might somehow lose their ethnic identity.
Fortunately, specialized training for expert plastic surgeons has changed the minds of many of these patients.
In fact, take a look at this data from recent American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) study:
• Ethnic minorities made up more than 20 percent of all cosmetic procedures in 2008.
• Hispanics were the largest minority group seeking plastic surgery in 2008, followed by African-Americans and Asians.
Still, it is important for a patient who has concerns about this issue to seek out a plastic surgeon who is skilled in safeguarding ethnic heritage while still improving the appearance of the nose and face. Specifically, look for a plastic surgeon who understands that:
• One of the best ways to retain ethnic identity is to lightly refine a feature, not produce a completely new appearance.
• There are cutting-edge techniques that can be employed to preserve the essence of ethnic features.
• Cultural sensitivity is important when discussing plastic surgery options.
• It is essential to know the individual aesthetic goals and expectations of any patient, especially those concerned with retaining their ethnic appearance.
• A patient must make his or her own decision about the effect of rhinoplasty on ethnic identity.
One of the best ways to find a plastic surgeon who is sensitive to this issue is to ask your prospective surgeon to provide references, particularly of other patients who are of your ethnicity. It is also important to view before and after rhinoplasty photos of previous patients.
If you are interested in speaking with a rhinoplasty surgeon that is sensitive to your desire to preserve your ethnic identity, please contact the highly skilled New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Howard T. Bellin at CosMedica, the Plastic Surgery Center of New York.
Source: CosMedica
Website: http://www.cosmedica.com
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