hi, I'm Korean & 13 years old. My nose has bump on it. i didn't have a bump when i was younger, but over the years i got one. Will i just grow into my nose, or will it go away at all? My whole family has a flat straight nose, and i was just wondering why i have it. Am i too young for rhinoplasty?
April 28, 2014
Answer: A nose changes as we grow Nasal humps tend to become visible as our bodies mature. At age 13, you probably have not fully matured, and your nose may change slightly over the next few years. I doubt though that the hump will go away. If it doesn't, by age 15, more than likely you will be ready for a rhinoplasty. Andrew Campbell, M.D. Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 28, 2014
Answer: A nose changes as we grow Nasal humps tend to become visible as our bodies mature. At age 13, you probably have not fully matured, and your nose may change slightly over the next few years. I doubt though that the hump will go away. If it doesn't, by age 15, more than likely you will be ready for a rhinoplasty. Andrew Campbell, M.D. Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: By age 17, a rhinoplasty is appropriate because your face is not going to change much.
Hi Shleee;
By the time males are age 17, they generally have the face they are going to have. If you are concerned about having a rhinoplasty prematurely, you should wait. Right now, it looks like you have a pretty decent nose, but I see you are worried about its fate because of family history.
Best advice is do not do anything. Keep an eye on your nose for a couple of years. I suspect you are not going to be visiting a doctor for rhinoplasty.
Robert Kotler, MD, FACS
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Author, SECRETS OF A BEVERLY HILLS COSMETIC SURGEON
Author, THE ESSENTIAL COSMETIC SURGERY COMPANION
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Answer: By age 17, a rhinoplasty is appropriate because your face is not going to change much.
Hi Shleee;
By the time males are age 17, they generally have the face they are going to have. If you are concerned about having a rhinoplasty prematurely, you should wait. Right now, it looks like you have a pretty decent nose, but I see you are worried about its fate because of family history.
Best advice is do not do anything. Keep an eye on your nose for a couple of years. I suspect you are not going to be visiting a doctor for rhinoplasty.
Robert Kotler, MD, FACS
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Author, SECRETS OF A BEVERLY HILLS COSMETIC SURGEON
Author, THE ESSENTIAL COSMETIC SURGERY COMPANION
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