Will my button nose change or do I need rhinoplasty?

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I am 15. I was a late bloomer in puberty. I hit my growth spurt about four months after I turned 15. So, i am still getting taller. My nose is slightly turned up, but the most button like quality is the shape in the tip. My dorsum has a small hump, but my tip gives it a concave appearance. My question is should it change?. I know button noses are not masculine and no men in my family have them. Thanks.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

The nose can change during puberty. Given that you already had your puberty growth spurt it is unlikely that it will correct itself. You will most likely need a correction but to be on the safe side you should give yourself another year or two to see if any change happens. RegardsDr. JDisclaimer:
This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute
for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’
education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for
further evaluation of your individual case.

David W. Kim, MD · Answer

Most of the growth of the nose is done by the teenage years.  While some tips do drop a bit over time, this is more for tip that are already heavy and low.  A tip that is too high tends not to drop significantly.  Reducing the projection and elevation of the tip would make the nose look more masculine most likely.  Best of luck to you!

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

If you were late to grow your nose may continue to develop until your early twenties. You still may or may not choose rhinoplasty, however given your late growth spurt there is no harm in giving things more time.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

Thanks for the question. Male noses continue to change until about 18-21 years. Yours may or may not change, but the odds are it will change from its current appearance, but maybe not enough to satisfy you. At any rate, it is best for a male to wait until at least 20 or you may find the results of the surgery changing if you do it too early.

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