I am Asian-American and am seeking a consultation on rhinoplasty.

Yes, rhinoplasty can be performed without detracting from your Asian features. To narrow the nostrils, I look at the nostril width and the skin at the floor of the nose. Through a small incision placed strategically at the crease between the nostril and the face, the nostrils can be narrowed. To add volume to the bridge of the nose, I like to use your own cartilage rather than an implant. Depending upon how much augmentation is needed, I may recommend cartilage from the septum, the ear, or the rib. We like to use a blanket covering material from the scalp, called fascia, to wrap around the cartilage so that it can give you a natural result that doesn't detract from your Asian features...this is known as diced cartilage with fascia.