Difference in anthropometric measurements of nose among North and South Indians

Abstract

Background: The shape of nose varies with ethnicity, race, age, sex and the “normalcy” of nose differs with region and culture. Our objective is to document the differences among North and South Indian population which can be taken as references. Materials and Methods: This study includes measurement of different parameters of nose among 14 North Indian(9 males;5 females) and 61 South Indian medical students (27 males;34 females) using vernier calliper and was statistically analysed. Results: 1) Morphological width of the nose -3.1cm (North Indians) and 3.1 cm(South Indians).2) Columella length -1.8 cm(North Indians) and 1.7 cm(South Indians).3) Columella Width -0.66cm(North Indians) and 0.58 cm(South Indians).4) Alar Width -0.52 cm (North Indians) and 0.48 cm (South Indians). 5).The most common type of cheek alar groove was cheek type followed by labial and tube type in both North and South Indians. Conclusion:The evaluation of difference in nasal parameters is helpful in quantifying the nasal deformities pertaining to different regions within a country so that the” ideal nose” is achieved post surgery .