is my nose bridge high or low? I come from an ethnicity known for high nose bridges. (photo)

Dear Aahi,Septoplasty should not alter the tip projection. However, aggressive septoplasty can lead to tip ptosis and alter the look of your nose. You will need to have a rhinoplasty with tip support placed to bring back the look you desire. I would seek a qualified rhinoplasty surgeon.

Dear Sjd12345,Post surgery photos are usually taken once swelling has subsided significantly and healing has taken place. For nose, I find that pictures capture residual swelling much more than other parts of the face. You may look presentable in person within few weeks after surgery, but in...

This is a tough question, and there isn't a clear answer. First it varies widely between people. Long bone growth (arms and legs) and hence the vertical height, is thought to stop about 2 years after menarche, this is the growth spurt of puberty. It is assumed, but not proven, that the facial...

You will still have swelling 10 days after a rhinoplasty. In general, degree of swelling will depend on the following: 1) Whether the procedure was open or closed 2) Whether tip work was performed 3) Whether the procedure was a revision It can take one year for the final...

As long as you can put the top on easily and it slips over your head with a large enough opening you will be fine. Not everyone loves a button up shirt and this is a very acceptable option. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

The decision to have cosmetic surgery is very personal regardless of the age of the patient or the type of cosmetic surgery that the patient is considering. It is common for teens to begin to become more aware of their self image and as a result, it is during this time that people may begin to...