In 14 and my nose is very crooked, I can't really breathe as good out of my right nostril as good as my left. How old would I have to be to get it straightened?
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It is unlikely that the dorsal hump will come back. However, following surgery your body will take charge and heal how it sees fit. Rarely the bones or cartilage or both can have an over aggressive healing response and produce excess tissue. In these cases, minor corrective measures may be ne...
Many of the things that can be addressed with an open rhinoplasty can also be addressed with a closed approach. There are many factors that can contribute to a crooked nose, and you need to be examined by a rhinoplasty surgeon to assess your individual concerns to come up with the best tr...
It's amazing how many times this question comes up. I'm sure your surgeon explained that there would be prolonged swelling of your tip, up to a year or more in some cases. Patients invariably are worried the second the external cast comes off that their nose will not settle down...
