Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underRhinoplasty q&a

At What Age Does the Nose Stop Changing?

C
CcoleMar 10, 2013

I am 16 years old(boy) and I would like to, if possible, predict an overall image of the shape of my nose in the future.

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Paul S. Nassif, MD
Paul S. Nassif, MD profile photo
Dr. Paul S. Nassif, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.5 | 73 Reviews
Answered on Dec 23, 2014
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. David W. Kim, MD
David W. Kim, MD profile photo
Dr. David W. Kim, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 72 Reviews
Answered on Mar 11, 2013
Answer

More Rhinoplasty Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Rhinoplasty is one of the more challenging plastic surgery procedures. It takes talent and expertise to execute correctly. A male Rhinoplasty with thicker skin and special attention to male esthetics requires specific techniques. In my practice I often see male patients requesting refinement of...

+11 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Toby Mayer, MD

Removing of a columellar strut will not cause the tip to collapse if the surgeon is very experienced and know how to support the tip without it. In 35 years of rhinoplasty I almost never use a strut.

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
David W. Kim, MD

Because of the elasticity and recoil of the skin and soft tissue covering the nose, it is doubtful that repeatedly pulling on the columella (the bridge of skin between the nostrils) will create much meaningful or long-term change.  Structural grafting with rhinoplasty would be the best way...

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Paul S. Nassif, MD

Did you change anything in your routine that may have caused your swelling to increase? It is not abnormal to still have swelling at this point following your procedure. However, you should be evaluated as soon as possible to determine whether or not you have an infection, as you mention there...

+6 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Anthony Corrado, DO

The bump on the side of your nose is most likely a bone fragment or improperly realigned nasal bone.  I would suggest following up with your surgeon for evaluation.  I would not suggest revision for at least another four months.  If it is a boney abnormality it should be a...

+9 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS

It is not uncommon for people to have facial and nasal asymmetry. It may be subtle or very obvious. Often the cause of a dent in the tip of the nose is from trauma that you might have sustained as a child and not even remember. Another cause could be an underlying deviated septum. The septum is...

+8 answers
See all Rhinoplasty Q&A
See more Rhinoplasty Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE RHINOPLASTY GUIDE →