Nose is losing it's shape and thickening with age. Will rhinoplasty help? (Photos)

June 30, 2016
Asked By:lisakov2 in Citrus Heights, CA

I am a 47 year old female and feel that my nose is getting thicker with age and losing shape. 25 years ago I consulted a plastic surgeon about rhinoplasty, as my nose was thick at that time, but to a much lesser extent, and his opinion was that not much could be done due to thick skin and lots of cartilage. Have there been any new techniques over the years that may help give my nose more shape and make it look smaller and less thick?

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