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Hello and thank you for your question. Accutane is a medication prescribed to treat severe acne. It will not affect nose size. In fact, no drug or medication has the ability to alter nose size and shape. Only a rhinoplasty can reduce the size of the nose. To learn more about the procedure and to determine if you’re a candidate for it, I recommend scheduling an in-person consultation with a reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeon, particularly one with a strong rhinoplasty portfolio. Your surgeon can perform an evaluation and use digital photography to show your projected results, as well as ensure the best possible outcome.
Unfortunately - No, Accutane won't reduce your nasal size.Isotretinoin is a drug used to treat severe acne that hasn’t responded to other treatments. It may be prescribed for other uses, including other skin problems and certain kinds of cancer, but it will not thin your skin , and it will not make your nose smaller.
The bump on the tip that you noticed may be scarring or could also be a remnant of cartilage of the nose. I think it's important to follow up with the surgeon who performed your procedure.
The uneven height of your alar base is barely noticeable to other people.You should look carefully at your pre-operative photos - you might find that it was uneven before the surgery, and you'd never noticed it, despite how often you had looked at your nose before (and since) the surgery...
Are you a candidate for Rhinoplasty? One of the main functions of a rhinoplasty is to reduce the width of a bulbous tip. Another function is to reduce the width of a wide bridge. If a person has a wide nose but an already excellent profile, the profile can be left alone and the changes directed...
