Dr. Steven Hoefflin’s interest in ethnic (non-Caucasian) rhinoplasty has garnered his attention for many years. Historically, the ethnic nose has presented some difficult anatomical challenges. Due to the difficult anatomy of the nose, many patients of various ethnic backgrounds were denied the benefits of Rhinoplasty Surgery. The main difficulty in many ethnic noses is the discordance of the thick nasal skin and the relative lack of cartilaginous-bony support. Rhinoplasty has long been one of the most popular and frequently requested aesthetic surgical procedures in the United States.
Ethnic Rhinoplasty by Dr. Steven Hoefflin
This book presents guidelines, operative techniques, and postoperative management for rhinoplasty of the non-Caucasian nose. The volume begins with the basics of Black, Hispanic, and Asian nasal anatomy and encompasses preoperative nasal evaluation and surgical planning. The author demonstrates his renowned techniques, including; those for nasal septum and turbinates, nasal dorsum and bridge, alar rim and nasal base reduction, and the nasal tip, with approximately 183 clinical and operative illustrations with 50 in full color. Additionally, important protocols for revision rhinoplasty as well as for the management of risks and complications are provided.