Can I reduce my swollen nose without surgery? (Photo)

Dear lillymarieThanks for the question. As the nose is still growing up to around 17-18 years of age I advise my patients to have rhinoplasty surgery after this age. I wish you all the best.

A non-surgical nose job works well for correcting a bump on the bridge of the nose. While rhinoplasty surgery is the preferred option for a permanent change, non-surgical nose changes are also highly effective. Keep in mind that non-surgical nose jobs performed with fillers are not permanent,...

I do believe the appearance of your nose could be improved with a small amount of filler. Please comsult a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who is an advanced injector for the best results.

Ethnic rhinoplasty requires a balanced approach to improve the dorsum of the nose and narrow the nasal tip. Unfortunately using a filler will not work to narrow the nose, but can be used to achieve a higher dorsum or bridge of the nose. 

First of all, you have a lovely nose and at 15 it is possible that your nose might still change as you grow. That is why nobody should do surgery on it at this age. Talk to your parents and if this really bothers you they might bring you to see a surgeon for a consultation. I would not do...

The dorsal hump is composed of both bone and cartilage and has to be shaved down to remove it. Osteotomies of the nasal bones are also required to prevent a flat top nose and to narrow the bridge line.  Once you are 18 years of age, you can make your own decisions, but before that must have ...