Question 1

why is it that every time you see a rhinoplasty job the nose still looks big, even after a yr or so. it is impossible to make a nose small?

Accepted Answer

Not true: Rhinoplasty is often done to reduce the size of the nose and it is surgically possible to do so.

Question 2

issue with one side of nose tip after rhinoplasty - how can i improve the appearance? ?

Accepted Answer

Nasal tip asymmetry: There is almost certainly something which can be done to address the issue.  Talk your local experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.  Depending on the exact problem you may be a candidate for an office injectable treatment.  Sometimes a revision surgery is needed.  The options also change depending on how long ago the surgery was performed. Good luck.

Question 3

1 month after tertiary revision rhinoplasty my nose looks grotesque and freakish with bridge side wall  dent can i get a filler soon. looks scarey . it will be  difficult to live like this a year .

Accepted Answer

Consult: You should consult the plastic surgeon you've been working with, on this one.  S/he knows what was specifically done and is much more familiar with your results than any of us on healthtap are.  Best wishes.

Question 4

now im one month after rhinoplasty. a doctor took cartilage from ear, why? my nose tip looks down. if my nose tip will go up?

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor: 1 month after rhinoplasty is still early in the healing process, but if you have concerns about the appearance of your nose, it is best to ask your surgeon what they think is going on.  If you are not satisfied with their answer, find a board certified plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon in your area to get a second opinion in person.

Question 5

i know ent drs use numbers to grade tonsils but why do they use numbers when they look up your nose? how well does rhinoplasty work for big tonsils?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: I am not sure what numbers ENT doctors use when looking up the nose.  The size of the tonsils is an arbitrary number and differ from doctor to doctor.  Cosmetic surgery on your nose (rhinoplasty) will have no effect on the size or function of your palatine tonsils.

Question 6

my son looks pretty old for a 14 year old and he wants to get a nose job what's the youngest age he can do it at?

Accepted Answer

16-17 yo for males: If possible males should wait till 16-17.  Women can generally have a rhinoplasty at 15-16.  His is the age where the nose has stopped growing.

Question 7

i had a nose job 2 weeks ago and it looks deformed and fake and i naturally had a small nose. how do i fix it now?

Accepted Answer

Consult your surgeon: If you had a small nose initially, what was the reason for the "nose job"?  Healing from rhinoplasty can take many months. It is typically recommended to wait one year before revising a rhinoplasty. You should however discuss your concern with your surgeon.

Question 8

dose insurances pay for a nose job if my nose is a big part of allergy problems..?

Accepted Answer

The surgeon: would likely need to determine if the surgical procedure was for functional or for cosmetic reasons.

Question 9

what particular type of nose job is required for correcting excessively wide nostrils? i am a 35-year-old female and my physical appearance is quite important for my career progress. i would like to have a nose job to correct wide nostrils. i am otherwise

Accepted Answer

Wide : Wide nostrils can be improved using techniques to remove tissue from the alar bases. A wedge excision is one common way to do this. Some patients also benefit from the removal of some tissue from the floor of the nostril area as well.

It is possible (though not required) to have this type of limited surgery done in the office with an injection of numbing medicine.

Sometimes other nasal tip modifications (improve the projection for example) are also indicated to help create a narrower looking nose.

You can check out my link below for more information about nostril narrowing.

Question 10

rhinoplasty question - how much does nose shrink?

Accepted Answer

Rhinoplasty: Rhinoplasty is designed to produce a nose which is appropriate for your face.  Discuss with your facial plastic or plastic surgeon for more details.

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Why is it that every time you see a rhinoplasty job the nose still looks big, even after a yr or so. it is impossible to make a nose small?

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Issue with one side of nose tip after rhinoplasty - how can i improve the appearance? ?

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1 month after tertiary revision rhinoplasty my nose looks grotesque and freakish with bridge side wall dent can i get a filler soon. looks scarey . it will be difficult to live like this a year .

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Now im one month after rhinoplasty. a doctor took cartilage from ear, why? my nose tip looks down. if my nose tip will go up?

A member asked:

I know ent drs use numbers to grade tonsils but why do they use numbers when they look up your nose? how well does rhinoplasty work for big tonsils?

A member asked:

My son looks pretty old for a 14 year old and he wants to get a nose job what's the youngest age he can do it at?

A member asked:

I had a nose job 2 weeks ago and it looks deformed and fake and i naturally had a small nose. how do i fix it now?

A member asked:

Dose insurances pay for a nose job if my nose is a big part of allergy problems..?

A member asked:

What particular type of nose job is required for correcting excessively wide nostrils? i am a 35-year-old female and my physical appearance is quite important for my career progress. i would like to have a nose job to correct wide nostrils. i am otherwise

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Rhinoplasty question - how much does nose shrink?

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