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

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Also, I am seventeen (a very young looking seventeen) how much will it change within the upcoming years? I hate my nose, but at the same time I don't know if I would be me without it. I love the look of Sarah Hyland's nose for example, but mine is a wider Greek style nose with a slight bump and downward, slight, droop. It also leans noticeably to the right. Would I be able to realistically get a good result, and how long would it take before I could go out without a bandage/cast or anything?

Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACS · Answer

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.

Sam P. Most, MD · Answer

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

Elias G. Gikas, MD · Answer

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.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

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

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

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

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