Why is my nose so big and short? (Photo)

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I'm 13 years old, turning 14. My nose is really big. As you can see in the picture it's also short? I kinda hate my nose. I've read an article that says that my if a teenager have a big nose, they said that it might change and might look better in the future? is it true? how can I change my nose?

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

A rhinoplasty can give you a more attractive knows. If you are female this can be done at 14 years of age. With males I wait until 18 years of age. I've done this for 35 years and have never had any further growth beyond these guidelines.

Robert Kotler, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Secret 12 in Milpitas:

Noses change during the teenage years.  It is true that it might look better in the
future.  At this point, at age 13, all
bets are off.  You should wait several
years and have evaluation at that time. 
You may be pleasantly surprised that the nose appears better on your
face but only Nature knows your destiny.

At that time, consult with surgeons who specialize in
nasal surgery and who have a long enough experience to share that with you.

Best wishes,

Robert
Kotler, MD, FACS

Fred Suess, MD (retired) · Answer

Your nasal tip needs to be refined and contoured.  When it is made more narrow, it will appear longer.  As you mature, your facial features may change slightly, so you may want to wait until you are over sixteen years of age to consider surgery, to allow that process to complete itself.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

Male noses change until early age 18 and sometimes up to age 21. Most female noses stop changing by age 16. You have no control over that.

Why is my nose so big and short? (Photo)

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