Ethnic Variations and Surgical Outcomes in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review

Reid D, Sejour PM, Kahlon S, Porterfield JZ, Toman J.

PubMed 40494973 Publisher (DOI)

What this paper says

A systematic review of 14 studies found that rhinoplasty tailored to Asian and Hispanic patients, mainly graft-supported and minimally invasive techniques, produced high satisfaction and lower complication rates.

Overview

The authors searched PubMed, Embase and Scopus for 2000-2023 publications on ethnic rhinoplasty outcomes, satisfaction or distinctive techniques, and assessed quality with the MINORS scale. From 558 records, 14 studies were included. The focus is on Asian and Hispanic patients, who often want subtle changes that keep ethnic identity.

Sections of note

14 studies included from 558 identified.
Asian rhinoplasty: grafting and minimally invasive approaches used to achieve refined but natural results.
Hispanic rhinoplasty: attention to specific structural issues such as the nasolabial angle.
High satisfaction reported across studies; graft-supported techniques were associated with lower complication rates.
Level of Evidence III.

What it means for a patient

Techniques that add structure (grafts) rather than remove tissue were linked to fewer complications in these populations.
Patient expectations about preserving ethnic features were treated as central to a good outcome.
The review is narrative and the source studies are non-randomised.

Why this paper matters

It gathers the outcome literature on two large and under-studied patient groups. Limits: 14 heterogeneous studies, no pooled statistics, MINORS-rated observational evidence.

Terms

Systematic review: a structured search and appraisal of all studies on a question.
MINORS scale: a quality score for non-randomised surgical studies.
Graft-supported technique: surgery that uses cartilage grafts to reinforce structure.
Nasolabial angle: the angle between the upper lip and columella.

Summary written by rhinoplasty.cc from the abstract, 2026-09-08; not medical advice. The authors' own abstract follows.

From the abstract

“Rhinoplasty, especially among diverse ethnic groups, requires specialized techniques to address anatomical differences and patient preferences. This systematic review focuses on the surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction in rhinoplasty, highlighting methods tailored to specific populations, particularly Asian and…”

Excerpt; the full abstract is on PubMed.