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

Overaggressive excision of septal cartilage during a septoplasty can weaken the nose and lead to both functional and cosmetic complications.  If too much cartilage is excised from the most forward, or caudal, portion of the septum, the nasal tip will begin to droop.  If too much...

Photographs may be taken at any interval to chart progress but the final aesthetic product will not be achieved for about a year.

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...

I would not have a problem with you wearing a loose top but you should really check with your surgeon's office for specific instructions.

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...