Hispanic Nose Job Specialist | San Diego Mexican Rhinoplasty Surgeon
Hispanic rhinoplasty is one of Dr. Kolstad’s most common procedures. San Diego has a diverse community with people from every part of the world. Many nose job surgeons will have the same rhinoplasty result for every face. Dr. Kolstad specializes in achieving unique results that match your features as well as your ethnic background.
How Are Hispanic Noses Different From Those Of Other Ethnicities?
Persons of Mexican and Hispanic descent can have noses that appear to be elongated and overly prominent. When examining a nose it is helpful to evaluate the individual subunits.
Nasal Tip:
Mexican noses can have tips that droop or are pointed downwards. A drooping nasal tip creates an appearance of an elongated nose. By rotating the tip of the nose upwards a drooping nose can appear more refined. Increasing the amount of nasal tip rotation will make the nose appear less elongated on the profile view and less drooping on the front view.
The nasal tip is often wide and prominent on the front view. By reshaping the nasal tip cartilages the nose will appear more refined and in better balance with the other facial features.
Columella:
A hanging columella (the strip of skin between the nostrils) is another cause of a drooping nasal tip. Columellar ptosis can be corrected at the time of rhinoplasty to improve the infratip lobule (the lower part of the nasal tip). Reducing a hanging columella will make the nose appear less elongated on the profile view and less drooping on the front view.
Bridge:
Hispanic noses can have a prominent hump on the bridge. The hump or convexity is most visible on the profile view. Reducing the promince of the hump can make a significant impact on the overall appearance of the nose.
Women can choose to create either a straight bridge or have a slight curvature to it. For men the most appealing appearance is a straight bridge.
While a dissatisfying outcome in nasal cosmetic surgery is possible even in the most skilled hands, more commonly it comes from the hands of the occasional nasal surgeon. Revision rates with inexperienced physicians have been reported to be as high as 20%.
The decision to have a revision surgery can be a difficult and often emotional one. Dr. Kolstad believes in approaching the procedure as your partner. He works with you to ensure that all of your concerns are discussed and that he clearly understands your goals. Dr. Kolstad believes that those seeking revision surgery need to be advised honestly about what they can expect.
Dr. Kolstad’s analytic approach distinguishes him from his colleagues. He believes in a customized approach that is specific to the way that your nose will harmonize with your face.
Dr. Kolstad learned his technique from one of the best rhinoplasty surgeons in the world. He spent an entire year in New York working exclusively with one of the world’s premier Facial Plastic Surgeons.
“You do not learn plastic surgery from a book or by watching a video. You learn to become the best by working with the best.”
Revision nasal surgery is more challenging than primary rhinoplasty for several reasons. Patients that have had a previous surgery will have scar tissue which increases the complexity of the procedure.
During the first nasal surgery distorted cartilage is typically removed to reshape the nose. Consequently, during revision rhinoplasty the cartilage needed for reconstruction is no longer available. Borrowing cartilage from the patient’s ear or rib may be required to restore nasal form and function.
Dr. Kolstad prefers an open approach to the nasal framework. With this technique, incisions are primarily located inside of your nostrils, with only a small incision placed across the columellar skin, the vertical strip of tissue between your nostrils. When sutured together properly, this incision heals so well that only you and your facial plastic surgeon should know its there.
The open approach allows for a direct view of the nasal structures leading to a more predictable result. Dr. Kolstad will use cartilage from your septum, (possibly ear or rib in revision cases) to enhance the definition of your nose and to provide support.
You can choose to reduce or increase the size of your nose, change the tip or the bridge, narrow the span of the nostrils or change the angle between your nose and your upper lip.
Dr. Kolstad will evaluate the structure of your nose in relation to the shape of your face, the thickness of your skin, your height and your age. He will work with you to try to make your nose complement your other facial features.
Case #1.
This patient felt her nose was too large for her face. She desired a more feminine bridge of her nose. She felt like the tip of her nose was drooping too much. She wanted to lift the nasal tip and refine the cartilages to make her nose fit her face better.
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Case #2.
This handsome patient came to Dr. Kolstad with a desire to reduce the dorsal hump, or bridge of the nose, while maintaining a natural appearance. The patient was concerned about over-rotation of the nasal tip, which can result in an unnatural appearance. Dr. Kolstad expertly addressed the patient’s concerns by focusing on defining the nasal tip while carefully avoiding over-rotation.
During the procedure, Dr. Kolstad carefully sculpted the nasal tip cartilage to achieve a more refined shape and lifted the droopy nasal tip to a 90-degree angle. He also tightened the hanging columella, which is the strip of tissue that separates the nostrils and connects the nasal tip to the upper lip. These subtle changes resulted in a more aesthetically pleasing, masculine appearance without appearing artificial.
Case #3.
This patient did not like the tip of her nose. She felt like it was too wide and was not proportionate to her other features. She had a small bump on the bridge of her nose but her primary goal was to bring the tip into balance with her other features.
Case #4.
Sometimes only small refinements are required to reshape the nose. This person was concerned with a very small bump on her nose. She did not like the hanging columella and desired a subtle lift to the nasal tip.
Case #7.
This patient had several features that she did not like about her nose. She did not like the large hump on the bridge of the nose. She felt like the tip of the nose was drooping and had a hanging columella.
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Case #10.
This patient desired a more feminine nose. She felt like the bridge of her nose was too big. She wanted to slightly lift the tip of her nose but not to over rotate it. She wanted the tip to be sculpted and create a more elegant appearance.
Case #11.
This patient wanted to see a Hispanic rhinoplasty specialist to reshape her nose. She felt like her nose was too wide for her face and lacked definition. She also wanted to straighten the bridge of her nose.
Dr. Kolstad used a diced rib cartilage graft to add height and shape to the bridge of her nose. He projected the tip of her nose and lifted her hanging columella to create a more refined nasal tip.
Case #16.
This patient did not like the large bump on the bridge of her nose because it made her nose appear too large and dominant for her face. She wanted to see a Hispanic rhinoplasty surgeon in La Jolla to improve the size and shape of her nose. During her rhinoplasty, Dr. Kolstad contoured and sculpted her nasal hump to create a straight bridge. This helped bring the nose into balance with her other facial features.
Case #21.
This patient wanted a rhinoplasty in San Diego because she felt that her nose was too large for her face. She wanted to remove the large hump on her nose and create a straighter bridge. She also wanted to lift and tighten the tip of her nose.
Are you looking for one of the best Hispanic rhinoplasty doctors in the San Diego area? Contact our office today to set up a consultation with Dr. Kolstad.
Case #26.
This patient wanted to address her cosmetic concerns which included a wide bridge and drooping tip. Hispanic Rhinoplasty with bridge reconstruction and tip refinement is Dr. Kolstad’s surgical specialty. He was able to provide a solution to her concerns by producing results that reflect a narrower base, a well defined bridge, and refined tip.
Case #31.
This patient was seeking a Hispanic rhinoplasty specialist to address her concerns regarding her broad bridge and bulbous tip. On the profile, she wanted her bridge to appear more narrow and her nasal tip to appear more refined. On the side view, she hoped to treat the bump on the bridge of her nose. She was excited to pursue treatment that would make her nose more narrow and be more in balance with her other facial features.
Frequently Asked Questions
It takes two to three weeks for the majority of swelling to be reabsorbed from your nose. As the swelling is removed, your nose will become more contoured and the definition will enhance.
It is very important to choose a plastic surgeon that specializes in operating on the face. Dr. Kolstad is an expert in nasal cosmetic surgery and is known as the face specialist, because put simply, that is all he does.
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