Considering rhinoplasty: I want to talk to a surgeon at least to look at my options. Can this be done without a parent? I want to get a procedure done as soon as possible, hopefully next summer. I don't want to get my parents involved. I'm a 19 year-old boy and want to be a self-directed person in life, and care about my aesthetics.
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Two years ago I published a paper in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery that gave data on why patients wanted another rhinoplasty, based on 150 of my own patients. About 20% believed that they had lost a recognizable feature, or an ethnic or family identity. You are not alone.It is...
The nasal hump when reduced actually makes the nose look smaller. That should resolve your issue. You do not need to do the tip at the same time. If down the road you feel your tip is too big you can get tip-plasty as a separate procedure. RegardsDr. J
It all depends on the surgeon and what a patient desires, obviously, but in general, most people will not notice that you're had a rhinoplasty performed! However, people may notice that you look better, even if they can't quite place the difference. Before undergoing rhinoplasty, discuss your...
