Rhinoplasty in the Mestizo Nose
Mestizo patients are the largest ethnic minority in the United States; the main facial plastic procedure they request is rhinoplasty. Mestizo noses are a challenge. It is common to find…
Laser Skin Treatment in Non-Caucasian Patients
The demand for facial rejuvenation and cosmetic procedures is rising among all ethnicities and skin types. The authors present a review of lasers and how to select a laser based…
African American Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty in patients of African descent requires a patient-specific approach, because the goals and ideal proportions differ from the white nose. This article discusses approaches to surgical correction of common…
Rhinoplasty in the Middle Eastern Nose
In this article, the main characteristics of Middle Eastern patients seeking rhinoplasty are reported. Besides the preoperative preparation, surgical techniques that can be used to obtain good results are discussed….
Facial Aesthetic Surgical Goals in Patients of Different Cultures
The purpose of facial aesthetic surgery is to improve the patient’s psychological well-being. To achieve this, the surgeon must understand the patient’s body image and their aesthetic and psychological expectations….
Beauty in a Multicultural World
The increased demand for facial cosmetic surgery has come from a more diverse, informed, and selective patient population from all walks of life. Virtually no two patients have the same…
Multicultural Issues in Facial Plastic Surgery
J. Regan Thomas, MD, Editor As facial plastic surgery technology, techniques, and approaches continue to evolve, it is of key importance to recognize that our patients and their needs are…
Craniofacial Distraction Osteogenesis
Distraction osteogenesis (DO) may be the most versatile tool to become available to the craniofacial surgeon in recent years. It can be used in an ever-expanding register of clinical scenarios…
Soft Tissue Trauma and Scar Revision
Numerous techniques and treatments have been described for scar revision, with most studies focusing on the adult population. A comprehensive review of the literature reveals a paucity of references related…
Microtia Reconstruction
Microtia represents a spectrum of maldevelopment of the external ear. Reconstructive techniques may utilize an autogenous rib cartilage framework and require 2–4 stages; alternatively, an alloplastic framework can be used…
