Improve Appearance Without Erasing Identity
Each ethnic nose has unique features that are important to preserve the patient’s ethnic backgrounds. Dr. Rizk sees patients from all over the world who come from many different cultures. Regardless of how a nose appears prior to surgery, Dr. Rizk spends a great deal of time with his patients to gain knowledge of their own goals in relation to beauty and rhinoplasty. His end goal is to develop and refine a nose that beautifully fits the face while maintaining balance with cultural aspects.
What Is Ethnic Rhinoplasty?
Ethnic rhinoplasty1 (also known as ethnic nose job) specifically addresses the intricacies associated with performing rhinoplasties on distinct ethnic groups. To successfully perform ethnic rhinoplasty, the plastic surgeon must be able to identify and preserve the unique characteristics associated with each ethnic or cultural group. The best rhinoplasty surgeon will be able to enhance the shape and function of the nose without erasing the patient’s identity or heritage.
Dr. Rizk doesn’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach for rhinoplasty, and has a refined technique when it comes to dealing with patients from different cultural backgrounds.
Before and After Ethnic Rhinoplasty NYC
See our ethnic nose job2 NYC before and after gallery, and see why Dr. Rizk’s patients often report feeling a renewed sense of self-esteem and confidence after surgery, a feat that he takes great pride in. Dr. Rizk understands the intricacies and characteristics of noses from many different cultures, and takes great care to create a natural and proportional nose, while retaining ethnic appearance.
A Quick Guide to Ethnic Rhinoplasty
Who Is a Candidate for Ethnic Rhinoplasty?
If you’re unhappy with the appearance or function of your nose, you may be a candidate for ethnic rhinoplasty3. If you’re considering the procedure, it’s important to be in good health and have realistic expectations when it comes to the outcome of surgery. Working with hundreds of ethnic patients throughout the years, Dr. Rizk has the eye and artistry to design changes to best suit your overall facial characteristics in ethnic rhinoplasty.
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What to Expect During Recovery
Dr. Rizk has developed and utilized a number of techniques over the years that reduce recovery time and have patients ready to step out confidently in as little as 7 days post surgery. A full set of post-operative instructions and recommendations are provided by Dr. Rizk, so patients can heal and recover as quickly and effectively as possible.
Ethnic Rhinoplasty Risks
As with any surgical procedure, ethnic rhinoplasty carries a number of potential risks4, such as:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Swelling or bruising
- Reaction to anesthesia
Choosing an experienced, double board-certified facial plastic surgeon such as Dr. Rizk, will ensure any surgical risks are minimized.
Why Choose Dr. Rizk for Your Nose Job?
Dr. Rizk leverages decades of experience, a background in artistry, and meticulous surgical design to provide ethnic rhinoplasty surgery customized to each patient. His unique eye and understanding of anatomical structure allow him to address each unique nose with extreme precision, rapid results, and beautiful social presentation.
If you’re interested in having an ethnic rhinoplasty, please contact the office today for a consultation.
Video Testimonials
Dr. Rizk in the Media
Dr. Rizk was voted by his peers as a Top Doctor in 2025 – For the 21th consecutive year!
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Dr. Rizk featured in Town & Country Magazine as one of the masters of the subtle lift and tweak that will turn back time
Voted by peers to New York Magazine's 2013 Top Doctors
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of ethnic noses does Dr. Rizk have experience with?
Throughout his years as a facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Rick has performed thousands of rhinoplasties on the noses of people from a number of different ethnic or cultural backgrounds, and honed his skill in surgeries such as Asian rhinoplasty NYC and African American rhinoplasty NYC, alongside rhinoplasty for those with Indian, Latino/Hispanic and Middle Eastern ethnic features.
Will I have scarring from my NYC ethnic rhinoplasty procedure?
Typically, Dr. Rizk makes incisions inside the nose to eliminate visible scarring. Should your situation require incisions made from the outside of the nose, he will discretely place incisions using advanced techniques to ensure scars aren’t visible.
Can I travel to New York City to undergo an ethnic rhinoplasty with Dr. Rizk?
Dr. Rizk is fluent in Arabic, so Arabic patients are often interested in traveling to the USA to work with him in Manhattan, New York. He frequently treats patients from other countries and has created a program to address the unique needs of out-of-town patients.
Awards & Certifications
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References
1 Juliana Cobb, BSN, RN. Ethnic Rhinoplasty is a Growing Trend Available: https://healthnews.com/beauty/plastic-surgery/ethnic-rhinoplasty-is-a-growing-trend/.
2 Priyesh N.Patel MD, Sam P.Most MD. Concepts of Facial Aesthetics When Considering Ethnic Rhinoplasty. Available: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0030666519302324.
3 Rhinoplasty Society. What Is Ethnic Rhinoplasty? Available: https://rhinoplastysociety.org/procedures/surgical-rhinoplasty/ethnic-rhinoplasty-international.
4 American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Rhinoplasty Nose Surgery. Available: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/rhinoplasty/safety.
By Dr. Sam S. Rizk, M.D., FACS.
Dr. Rizk is a double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty surgery and is a recognized expert on the latest advances in facial plastic surgery techniques. He performs a range of facial plastic surgeries at his New York practice.