Excessive Facial Aging After Rhinoplasty?

February 20, 2009
Asked By:Charlie C in Oakland, California

I just turned 26 who had Rhinoplasty a year and a half ago at 24. I have noticed what I believe to be extreme and embarassing aging in that time, including permanent nasolabial wrinkles, crows feet, and bags under my eyes no matter how much I sleep. I actually asked my plastic surgeon at about 6 months after, if he had ever seen sagging or problems with extra skin after Rhinoplasty, and he told me it was just aging. However, he has not seen me more recently and it seems this really is excessive aging for a 26 year-old. I have seen from others on this site for the first time that experienced similar fat loss and drooping, which is interesting and validating. I have had some weight loss in this time, but probably not more than 5-10 pounds. However, I am about 115 at 5'6" so maybe this amount has more impact. I have also developed permanent red spots on the sides of my nose, where it looks hollow (don't wear glasses). Question is, what are your opinions on whether this is excessive or not, causes, and especially your recommendations the best solutions for a 26 yo. It seems young to have a face lift, but I also would not want to do injections every 5 months for the rest of my life. My skin is also sensitive and laser skin resurfacing seems like something that would scar, or that Sculptra would be most likely have bad side effects for me. I feel vain to want plastic surgery solutions so badly, but it is so dramatic that I no longer feel attractive with permanent wrinkles and eye bags no matter how much I sleep, and just feel too young for this.

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Answer: Beauty is in the Eyes of the Beholder, but Sometimes Fractional CO2 Will Help

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Answer: Beauty is in the Eyes of the Beholder, but Sometimes Fractional CO2 Will Help

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Answer: Rhinoplasty not directly related to facial aging

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Answer: Rhinoplasty not directly related to facial aging

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February 22, 2009

Answer: Rhinoplasty does not contribute to facial aging

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 22, 2009

Answer: Rhinoplasty does not contribute to facial aging

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Answer: Facial aging after Rhinoplasty unlikely

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