I'm 15. My nose is huge. I get bullied a lot, and I can't afford a nose job. Is there any other way I can make my nose smaller? I'm depressed.
Rhinoplasty in young patinets is a very important and frequently debated issue. Most experts agree that one should wait before proceeding with rhinoplasty until 17 or 18 years of age. Otherwise the risk of growth disturbances outweigh the benefits of cosmetic improvement. Exceptions may include noses that cause important breathing problems when the surgical procedure does not interfere significantly with important growth centers. So the good news is that there is a procedure available to reduce the size of your nose and to improve its shape, but you should be patient and wait until at least your 17th birthday.
