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Can This Rhinoplasty Be Done Before College?

asked 1 year ago by sparklestar222 in florida
Latest answer by Jon F. Harrell, DO
Question viewed 519 times
Tags: age 17 or under, female, teenager, Virtual consultation

right now, i am a senior in high school, and am hoping to get a nose job before college. it's difficult not liking something that resides in the middle of your face. i know it's just a minor thing, but i would like to fix it. here are the pictures (photo labeled "before" is what my nose looks like right now, photos labeled "after" is what i would LIKE my nose to look like) is this possible? what would you do to my nose??

13 answers to Can This Rhinoplasty Be Done Before College?

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Can a rhinoplasty be done to remove a hump?

Yes it can. But consult with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to see if his aesthetics and yours match.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Limited rhinoplasty procedure

From the photos you have submitted, it is a relatively straight forward procedure to provide you with the results you are looking for. Judging by your after pictures, you would like relatively minor changes predominantly involving improving your profile. It is much easier to perform a rhinoplasty on a patient, in my opinion, who has a good idea of what they would like done to their nose rather than one who is unsure and wants me to create something that I like. That being said, I would... more
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty before College - What can be done?

Rhinoplasty is a 3D operation - It's sculptural and usually changing one portion can have an effect on another portion. Having said that it appears that your concern is the prominence of your profile, or the 'bump' on your nasal bridge. This is usually a straightforward problem to remedy. Having the tip of the nose positioned properly in relation to the bridge of the nose can sometimes be more work. It all depends upon the structure of the tip and how much intrinsic strength it... more
Jon F. Harrell, DO

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.westonsurgery.com

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Rhinoplasty before college

The rhinoplasty procedure is an outpatient surgical procedure typically done under general anesthesia. Certainly the bridge is can be pared down, both the cartilage and the bony components, as well as making sure the tip balances with the remainder of the nose. It is important to make sure that the nose balances with itself and with the rest of the facial features. Find a rhinoplasty surgeon who has performed thousands of nasal surgeries. Computer imaging is a great idea and is a useful... more
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Rhinoplasty Expectations

Congratulations: you have photo imaged a very natural result, at least in the profile view. What are your goals when evaluating your nose from the front? So far so good, but submit more pictures.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty Computer Imaging as a Predictor of Surgical Results

Hi SS, From your profile views you can achieve your goals with a properly performed rhinoplasty.  Not only that, you are a great photo shop imager, and could work in any facial plastic surgeons office doing computer imaging of noses...nice nasal proportions.  I routinely use realistic computer imaging as a tool in rhinoplasty consultation, and then as a guide immediately prior to surgery. You will need to choose your surgeon most carefully.  Good luck and be well. Dr. P more
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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No Recommendation Until the Front View Can Be Seen

Sparklestar, Remember that  a rhinoplasty is a three-dimensional operation. The surgeon needs to see your nose in all views. Suggest re-submitting with profile, front  and 45-degree angle views.  Robert Kotler, MD, FACS Beverly Hills,CA
Robert Kotler, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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You appear to have realistic expectations regarding rhinoplasty surgery.

The first imaged photos you show are my favorite of the three. You lowered your nasal bridge and gave a gentle, feminine curve. I think it's realistic to expect a result like this from well-performed rhinoplasty surgery. Research your surgeon thoroughly, and start to consult some area board-certified rhinoplasty specialists. You can check aafprs.org to get a list of local facial plastic surgeons. Good luck!
Eric M. Joseph, MD

West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

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This Rhinoplasty Be Done

Yes you can achieve the results you desire. Seek 3 opinions from boarded surgeons in your area. Than discuss with your family since you are under age. Berst of Luck
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Dorsal hump removal

It seems that what you want is straightforward enough.  A dorsal hump removal should give you a nise straight dorsum in the hands of an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.  Make sure to go to the best because you don't want to need revisions later if possible.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty

Certainly changes that you request can be achieved, although I would caution you that photoshopped photos can not mimic the final results exactly.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Minor Rhinoplasty

The simple answer is, yes, what you desire is possible. What you have focused on appears to be a relatively minor dorsal hump reduction. It is, however, usually not possible to do only what you have done to the photograph, since changing one part of the nose will change another. You are right in that you do not need much, as you are very attractive, and even more so in the after modification. There are also some other things that you may want to consider, like a small chin enlargement to... more
Robert T. Buchanan, MD

Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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VIDEO- Subtle rhinoplasty (nose job): non-surgical versus surgical options

You are requesting relatively minor changes and it appears that you are are addressing the majority of your attention to the hump. In actuality your bridge appears low and a correction might add a graft to this area. Alternatively you could achieve this "non-surgically" with a temporary filler if you wanted to try it out for a year. Surgically the hump could potentially be rasped and a graft added to the radix with relatively minor down time and no "bone cuts or... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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