Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure that modifies a central structure of the face, affecting both facial proportions and, in some cases, respiratory function. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the surgery can change the size, width, profile, tip and asymmetries of the nose, in addition to correcting breathing difficulties associated with structural changes.
The ASPS recommends that the procedure be treated in an individualized manner, with realistic goals during surgical planning. Individualization is fundamental because measurements considered appropriate for a given face do not always produce the same aesthetic balance in another.
A study published in the journal Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and available in the scientific database PubMed analyzed the nasal proportions of women from different ethnic groups, comparing them with the neoclassical canons traditionally used as aesthetic references. The results identified variations among the ethnic groups studied.
