Hello I have been bullied about the size and shape of my nose for most of my life (I'm 18 years old now) and become extremely depressed when I view my face in a mirror. I now wish to do whatever it takes to become aesthetically pleasing. I want a rhinoplasty, possibly a chin implant to draw away attention from mu nose and some restylane to fix my asymetrical lips. What do you think? and should I be careful about the surgeon that I choose as my nose is ethnic? (from my father) Thanks, Alex
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You may be too critical of your appearance. From the front view I really do not notice any of your mentioned problems. Your nasal tip may be a bit large but other than that it is hard to give you suggestions without an examination.
A fractured and asymmetrical nose is best treated with a rhinoplasty to remove any dorsal irregularities, osteotomies to straighten the nose bones, and a cartilage spreader graft on the concave side to balance the nose. It is also important to address any deviated septum on the inside of...