ABSTRACT
As American society continues to strive for facial beauty, it is not surprising that
cosmetic rhinoplasty ranks among the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedures
in America. Fueled by a growing acceptance of cosmetic surgery, ever more favorable
cosmetic outcomes, and widespread media attention, cosmetic nasal surgery continues
to grow in popularity at an unprecedented rate. No longer considered an indulgence
reserved for wealthy young women, cosmetic rhinoplasty now transcends all age, gender,
socioeconomic, and ethnic classifications. Indeed, cosmetic rhinoplasty is becoming
increasingly prevalent worldwide, with growing popularity in Asia, South America,
and Europe. As the enthusiasm for rhinoplasty reaches an all-time high, it appears
that cosmetic nasal surgery has come of age, and further expansion of its infectious
popularity seems inevitable.
KEYWORDS
Rhinoplasty - beauty - ethnic - cosmetic - modern trends
