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The Indian nose: An anthropometric analysis.

Nikhil Mehta¹, Rakesh K Srivastava¹

¹Dept. of Burns, Plastic & Maxillofacial Surgery, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, India.

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery : JPRAS

|July 22, 2017

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This study analyzed 1000 Indian volunteers, revealing distinct nasal anthropometric measurements across five regions. Findings highlight the need for region-specific data in rhinoplasty for harmonious facial results.

Keywords:

Anthropometric analysis Indian nose Nose Rhinoplasty

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Facial Anatomy

Background:

Nasal anthropometry is crucial for aesthetic nasal surgery planning.
Existing literature lacks comprehensive data on the Indian nose and its regional variations.
Understanding these differences is vital for surgical outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a descriptive cross-sectional epidemiological study on Indian nasal morphology.
To determine regional differences in nasal anthropometry within India.
To establish standard Indian nasal data for surgical guidance.

Main Methods:

Photographic analysis of 1000 volunteers from five distinct geographic regions (North, Central, West, South, Himalayan).
Measurement of nasal height and width.
Comparative analysis of nasal morphology across different regions.

Main Results:

Mean nasal height was 50.48 mm and mean nasal width was 36.59 mm.
Significant regional variations observed: North Indians had the longest and narrowest noses (leptorrhine), South Indians had the broadest noses, and Himalayan subjects had the shortest noses.
Indian noses, on average, are mesorrhine, differing from Caucasian/Oriental (leptorrhine) and African (platyrrhine) noses.

Conclusions:

The Indian nose is a distinct entity compared to Caucasian, Oriental, and African populations.
Significant regional variations in facial architecture exist within India.
Nasal surgeries in India require adjustments based on regional racial descent for optimal aesthetic results.