How much does the nose change in appearance with a weight loss of roughly 5-10 pounds?

You've got a host of questions that can be answered in a in-person consulation. An open rhinoplasty with dorsal hump reduction and tip refinement is a good start to improve the appearance of your nose. A septoplasty or other adjunctive procedures may be required to 'straighten' the nose.

Weight loss is not going to affect the look of your nose. Aging of many years might. You should be able to get a good result and meet your goals in good hands. Good photos and in office consultation would be useful. Seek an experienced rhinoplastic surgeon with good results. You should be able to go out without cast or bandages 8-10 days after surgery.

   The nose changes very little with weight loss and gain.  The goal of rhinoplasty should be to give you the changes you want in a natural way.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

The areas of your body that will change most with losing
weight are places where fat is stored like the belly, thighs, upper arms and
even in the cheeks. Since the nose is mostly cartilage and soft tissue rather
than fat, weight fluctuations probably won’t change the shape of your nose. At
your age, your nose is unlikely to change much, as it’s probably fully
physically mature already. However, a skilled rhinoplasty surgeon should be
able to bring out the best in your nose shape and profile while resolving
asymmetry concerns, without making you feel you don’t look like “you” anymore.
Rhinoplasty takes a lot of skill, so be sure to choose your surgeon carefully.

Hi there RedHead97-It is unlikely that your nose will change shape much with that amount of weight change.  Changes in the fat content do occur (likely) with age--meaning as we reach our 40's and 50's.  The skin thins, including the fat content.  However, fluctuations at a given age in the range you mention are unlikely (in my experience) to do much to the nose.Best,Dr. Most

Hi RedHead, because the face will change slightly with weight loss of 10 lbs or more, that can affect the appearance of the nose, but only in relation to the facial changes.  The nose itself will not change much with weight change.As for altering the appearance of your nose to get a good result, that is certainly possible with a well-performed rhinoplasty.  Please consult with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.  This means a # of years in practice, not just anyone who advertises to be a so-called "expert."  We usually tell patients to set aside about one week for recovery with the nasal splint, after which they can be out and about without any bandage or cast.

There is no fat in the nose, so weight gain or loss will not change the nose shape. A rhinoplasty is required to shave down the dorsal hump, narrow the tip and narrow the bridge. Computer imaging would be helpful in the education process so that patients are able to see what their new nose might look like on their facial features. Anticipate 2 weeks of bruising and swelling after the rhinoplasty procedure. The cast stays on across the bridge of the nose for one week. For many examples, and more information, please see the link below 

Aging and weight loss will produce little if any change after 15-16 years of age.Keep in mind, that following the advice from a surgeon on
this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do without seeing photos and more importantly without examining you, physically feeling the tissue,
assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing
the pros and cons of the proposed operative procedure with you and your parents
may not be in your best interest. I would suggest you find a plastic surgeon
certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or facial plastic
surgeon (otolaryngologist) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your
concerns with that surgeon in person. Robert Singer, MD FACS La Jolla, California

In all likelihood, your nose will not change in appearance with a 10lb
weight loss or more. If you loose a lot of weight, your facial appearance
will change but not your nose.

The size and shape of the nose changes with age (and some say with telling lies), but not weight. You cannot get someone elses nose but you can get an attractive nose of your own with rhinoplasty surgery. If you are under 18 in some  states you would need parental consent. I would hope you would get that even if it isn't legally required.