I'm a 21 y.o male and have always felt something was "off" about my nose, I've started to realize it's really crooked and goes inward. I have no breathing problems but hate how it looks like it's caving in one side. I just want a sculpted straight small nose. Could filler help the appearance without making it look wide? Or is rhinoplasty the better option? If neither of these would improve I'd rather leave it alone than have a weird / artificial looking nose. I really want to fix this. Thanks
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July 29, 2014
Answer: Nonsurgical Nose Jobs Can Recontour A "Caved In" Side Of The Nose
Ethnic rhinoplasty requires a balanced approach to improve the dorsum of the nose and narrow the nasal tip. Unfortunately using a filler will not work to narrow the nose, but can be used to achieve a higher dorsum or bridge of the nose.
First of all, you have a lovely nose and at 15 it is possible that your nose might still change as you grow. That is why nobody should do surgery on it at this age. Talk to your parents and if this really bothers you they might bring you to see a surgeon for a consultation. I would not do...
The dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage and has to be shaved down to remove it. Osteotomies of the nasal bones are also required to prevent a flat top nose and to narrow the bridge line. Once you are 18 years of age, you can make your own decisions, but before that must have ...