I’m a 50 y.o. female, athletic build, 5’11”, 150 lbs. I have always felt insecure about the size/ width of my nose. I’d like my nose to look the same, just a little smaller. Can this be accomplished? I have attached an untouched image and a goal image adjusted on FaceTouchUp. Thank you for all your guidance. : )
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Recovering from rhinoplasty can take time for several reasons:
Swelling and Bruising: Rhinoplasty often causes significant swelling and bruising, particularly around the eyes and nose. Swelling can persist for weeks or even months, gradually decreasing over time. Full resolution of...
It's difficult to answer your question because surgery on the upper jaw can change the appearance of somebody's nose. In general, it may be wise to treat your malocclusion first, and then deal with rhinoplasty afterwards. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph
In general, bulges like that may represent irregular tip cartilage from previous rhinoplasty. Since you may have thick oily skin involving your nasal tip, it's possible this is just redundant skin. If your surgeon is unable to provide an answer, please consider consulting with another reputable...