Indian Rhinoplasty

Before and after photos of patient of Dr. Shah's

The goal of rhinoplasty should not be to change the ethnic appearance of a person, but rather to enhance the attractive features of the face. In most patients, this involves subtle crafting of the nose to provide more emphasis on the patient's eyes rather than the nose.

Indian noses vary significantly from person to person. Some patients have thick skin and underprojecting (noses which do not stick far enough from the face). These nose require augmentation with cartilage grafting to provide more definition to the nasal tip and remove the bottom heavy appearance of the nose.

Some Indian noses have thinner skin and are overprojected (stick out too far from the face), and these noses must be placed closer to the face. The most difficult Indian nose is that which consists of thick skin and is overprojecting. Many surgeons wrongfully attempt to treat these noses similar to a Caucasian nose and resect cartilage. The problem is that the extra skin has no place to contract and may in fact look rounder and more bulbous after surgery. These patients require a special balance of projection to provide adequate nasal tip projection and conservative supratip thinning of the subcutaneous tissues. This subset of patients requires frequent followup and may require steroid injections to prevent scar formation and a soft tissue pollybeak (unsightly round appearance to the nose).

The bridge of the nose should vary from patient to patient and depends on their other facial features. A petite female will often look better with a lower bridge of her nose, depending on her forehead shape and facial shape and length. A taller male will require a higher, stronger dorsum.
Indian and Pakistani patients represent a large range of nasal and facial types. It is important to create a nose which works harmoniously with the face.

Dr. Shah has experience working with a variety of Indian and Pakistani faces and works to help create the look each patient is seeking. He is known for creating natural noses which hide the signs of plastic surgery and enhance the overall appearance of the face.

Featured in the India Tribune: Dr. Shah featured in the India Tribune "The Secret Some Indian Beauties Aren't Telling" Read more.

eTHNIC pLASTIC sURGERY: Patients' from different ethnic backgrounds will have different aesthetic needs and goals. See more procedures tailored specifically for Indian and Pakistani patients. Read more.

Photos: See before and after photographs of rhinoplasty procedures by Dr. Shah. See more.

Controlling the Nose: How is Dr. Shah able to control the nose during an open rhinoplasty procedure? This video addresses that question in a patient seeking dorsal hump reduction. Watch Now.

LEARN TO SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF RHINOPLASTY: Understanding your nose can seem daunting. Use this guide to help to know your alar base from your bridge or your glabella from your columella. Learn more.

Types of Rhinoplasty: Within African American rhinoplasty, not every nose is the same. Learn more about different types of rhinoplasty, and Dr. Shah's innovative approach. Learn more.

GUIDE TO GRAFTS: What are grafts? Do I need them in my nose? Dr. Shah has authored an informative guide to help patients better understand what a graft is. See more.

INNOVATIONS: Dr. Shah has had or contributed to a number of innovations and discoveries in facial plastic surgery. Learn more.

PROCEDURE TIMELINE: Many patients ask at what age can a patient have a rhinoplasty (or other procedure)? This timeline is intended to serve as general information on the ages at which patients may seek a procedure such as a rhinoplasty. See more.

PLASTICPEDIA: Found in Plasticpedia are links to further rhinoplasty glossaries, nasal anatomy and facial anatomy information, information on the types of rhinoplasty and aging face procedures, a guide to grafts in rhinoplasty, a facial analysis tutorial, and a collection of scientific articles published by Dr. Anil Shah. Read more.

PRACTICAL BEAUTY BLOG: Dr. Shah's blog covering all things beauty, facial plastic surgery, and looking and feeling your best. Read more.

VIRTUAL CONSULTATIONS: Dr. Shah sees patients from all over the world. If you are a patient traveling from outside the greater Chicago or Chicagoland area, you may request a preliminary consultation via phone or video chat. This offers patients the unique opportunity to get feedback and speak with Dr. Shah directly before traveling to Chicago. Start now.

PRE AND POST OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS: Dr. Shah's office will help you through you pre and post operative preperation and recovery. On this page, you will find an over view of instructions, as well as medications to avoid before and after a procedure and more. Read more.

ARTICLES: Dr. Shah has authored over 50 scientific. All of the articles on this website have been authored or coauthored by Dr. Shah. His unique viewpoint about facial plastic surgery are highlighted, with several of the articles published exclusively for Plasticpedia. Browse now.