I am 16 and have hated my nose since I was little. I have a dorsal hump and my nose slighty curves downward creating a hook. My nose also droops down and overall doesn't go well with my face. Also, I know I have a deviated septum as well as I have some difficulty breathing which I want fixed. Overall,I am pleased with my nose from the front, but hate my profile. I am aware of the surgery and the procedures and I'm willing to take the risk. Is it a good idea at 16? What is the price range?
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Answer: Teenage Rhinplasty Can Be Performed Once the Nose Has Stopped Growing
Sam Rizk, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dear Banemarice,
Swelling on the dorsum of the nose after
a rasping procedure will usually subside after 1-2 weeks. I believe that in person you would look good
enough to be in public places within a week after the procedure. However, in photographs it may take up 3-4
months before most of...
It sounds as if ;l you need an examination by a well trained rhinoplastic surgeon and you might benefit from a rhinoplasty with correction of the deviated septum and correction of your turbinates. This is common surgery and can help you.
When it comes to nasal surgery, six weeks is not a
very long time. I am certain there is still considerable swelling in the area!
This is causing the tightness and limitation of movement that you describe. I have
no doubt that over time things will improve, gradually. It may take many...