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did my nose change from HRT?

Started by Ataraxia, February 27, 2014, 07:40:19 AM

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Ataraxia

I was on hormones for about 2 months from September through October, but then some changes in my insurance occurred so I had to stop mid November. I still haven't started back on HRT but I hope to soon. One thing I noticed earlier that somewhat puzzled me was a change in my nose since having stopped HRT. I don't like the way it looks now (I can't say for sure if it's more masculine), and I noticed it didn't look like this when I was 2 months into HRT. I did notice that it looked kind of like this before HRT though.

This is a pic right before I started HRT:


This one was 2 months into HRT:


And this is one from a few weeks ago (3 months after stopping HRT):


What exactly is it that's changed? Does it appear to be something that resulted from hormones? Can I expect it to go back to the way it was in the second pic if I get back on HRT?

Edit: I also realize that this could all be in my imagination and my nose hasn't changed at all...
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KayXo

I am not a medical doctor, nor a scientist - opinions expressed by me on the subject of HRT are merely based on my own review of some of the scientific literature over the last decade or so, on anecdotal evidence from women in various discussion forums that I have come across, and my personal experience

On HRT since early 2004
Post-op since late 2005
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Ataraxia

Quote from: KayXo on February 27, 2014, 09:27:30 AM
Don't see a difference.  ???

Really?? I know it could just all be in my head. But keep in mind, it's mostly the second pic that I think looks different. The third pic is after stopping HRT.
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Gina_Z

I don't see the difference. Size and proportions are very affected by the lighting conditions of the photo. Reminds me of a particular Seinfeld episode.
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lannie

I honestly find your nose to be softer and pointier, which I /do/ like, but it could just be an illusion. I'm not sure if it can change but it kinda does look like it has honestly.
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JamesG

Quote from: lannie on March 09, 2014, 09:41:23 PM
I honestly find your nose to be softer and pointier, which I /do/ like, but it could just be an illusion. I'm not sure if it can change but it kinda does look like it has honestly.

Me too. But yeah, it could be a trick of the light/camera.

OTOH & FWIW- I've noticed MY nose has gotten narrower too, and I am Caucasian, on low dose, and have lost a bunch of weight (220 to 170 lbs.). So... from all that and the histories I've seen, I'd say yes, your face changes, including your nose.
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jussmoi4nao

There is a difference between 1 and 2, imo,, buut, I think that's more to do with the fact that taking photos too close to your face (arms length, like your photo appears to be)can seriously distort your features and making the nose and other inside portions seem larger and the outside portions seem smaller, depending on how close you hold it and the quality of the camera (regardless, arms length will ALWAYS cause some level of distortion). The flash can do this as well and yours is extremely bright.

Photos taken in the mirror, though still inaccurate for many reasons, portray more true to life proportions tan arms length due to the distance between the camera and subject the mirror provides.

That said, HRT can change the appearance of your nose. Not bone, but it makes the skin softer and rounder and thinner on many parts  of the face, including your nose, which can make it appear smaller and thinner.
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