Does puberty change your nose shape, or will I have to get surgery?

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I notice this right before I turned 15 that my noise was crooked. I know it was never like this but is it because of puberty and if so will it straighten out naturally or will I have to get surgery to?

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for sharing your question.it's normal to change when we growth up, if your nose got crooked you will need surgery to correct that (rhinoplasty). You our can send your photos to us to give you some advices.Best regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

It's common for the nose and the rest of the face to change as one goes through puberty. It's best to wait till this growth curve is completely done before considering surgery.

Scott M. Gayner, MD · Answer

Nose growth does occur with puberty, and this is likely what you are experiencing. It is unlikely that what you are seeing now will straighten out. A consultation with an experienced rhinoplastic surgeon is appropriate.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Puberty and growth can cause changes, that is why rhinoplasty is often delayed in women until about 15 or 16 and men until they are 17 or 18.

Dennis Barek, MD (retired) · Answer

If your nose became crooked after puberty, it is extremely unlikely to straighten out by itself.You would need a rhinoplasty for that.

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