I thought the facial growth process stopped at 16 or 17. I am now 20 and my face has drastically began to change. I used to be pretty but now am much harsher looking. I dont recognize myself anymore and am saddened everytime i look in the mirror my nose seems as if it has tripled in size. The tip of my nose seemed to blow up like a balloon. Is it fixable? Update (w/ pictures): My life has drastically changed since my looks changed. I dont feel like the same person. I feel like i dont recognize myself and i have been living my life as someone different for the past 20 years. Everyday is a struggle. I dont go out anymore for fear of seeing someone i once knew. I know people who once thought i was beautiful will think i am ugly.
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I would follow with a surgeon in your area to have an examination.
Kenneth Hughes, MD
Los Angeles, CA
It may be a simple issue with a straightforward solution. It appears that your nasal septum is off to your left and poking into the left nostril. If that is the case, merely removing a slice of cartilage would take care of the problem. Of course, there may be other issues which I could only...
When combining a function procedure/medically necessary procedure (turbinate surgery), with a cosmetic procedure (rhinoplasty), it is best to discuss the specifics of what is and isn't covered with your surgeon and insurance provider. Health insurance plans vary greatly in what is covered and...
