Abstract
Ethnic rhinoplasty is a complex procedure, particularly with respect to the nasal tip, that has a revision rate that is significantly higher than the rate for Caucasian surgery. Multiple authors have discussed what they propose as the ideal technique combinations in non-Caucasian rhinoplasty. The demand for rhinoplasty is increasing in these patient populations, but their facial features continue to diversify with the combination of characteristics from other ethnicities. This factor further complicates the preoperative thought process. We present a universal nasal tip classification system that emphasizes skin thickness and cartilage strength, rather than ethnic background, to overcome this challenge. This concept will aid surgeons in preoperative planning and will enhance their ability to communicate technical ideas to other surgeons.
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