In certain ethnic backgrounds (such as East Asian) or due to genetic, developmental or acquired conditions such as trauma or previous excessive rhinoplasty, the nasal dorsum or profile is under developed or low. This may be associated with a small round nasal tip and wide nasal base or ala. The nose can be augmented or enhanced to improve the nose aesthetically, by harmonizing it with other facial features. This is performed by using
Autologous material (from your own body) - cartilage (septal or nasal, conchal or ear, costal or rib), bone (rib, calvarial) or fascia (temporalis), or combination
Alloplastic or synthetic - Gortex, Silicone, Silastic or Medpor
Each material has its advantages and disadvantages. Dr Pham usually prefers to use autologous material first and synthetic material as an addition if required.