When will shinyness after rhinoplasty usually resolve?

Typically, I have all patients wait until they are at least 16-17 years old.  I feel that at this age the facial skeleton as well as the nose has reached its full growth potential.  A parental or guardians consent is needed for all minors under the age of 18.  Good Luck

  I would recommend an exam by a nose surgeon to determine if any damage occurred.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

In looking at your pictures, you are a beautiful young women.  When evaluating your nose, there are areas that could be modified to create a nose that better "fits" your face.  Young women typically desire a nose that is straight from the front, smooth profile from the side, and a...

Pictures before and after your rhinoplasty would be helpful, but rhinoplasty surgery should not alter the eyes. It is possible that your eyes could appear a bit different with a narrower nose, and this could be the cause of your perceived change. It can take a year for the swelling after...

Your limited photos appear to show a broad bulbous tip that droops with smiling. If you have a prominent bony nasal spine pushing your lip down (tension lip), that would be visualized on your profile photos. Many patients experience temporary weakness of their upper lip after rhinoplasty...