No good surgeon will ever tell you that your rhinoplasty result will be the same as someone elses. However, based on your photos, I think you could have a very cute rhinoplasty result. You have a very ethnic nose, though, so be careful what you wish for. Many patients who get a very nice...
Thicker skin certainly does lead to prolonged swelling and you should try and be patient until you are around one year post-op. Having said that, tick skin can also place limitations on the about of volume reduction that can be achieved and over-reduction of the cartilage can leave to looseness...
Your columella (the strip of cartilage and skin between your nostrils) hangs whether or not you're smiling. This also gives the illusion of a short upper lip. This can be corrected by elevating the columella and reducing the thick bone at the base of your nose. An experienced rhinoplasty...