hi, I'm Korean & 13 years old. My nose has bump on it. i didn't have a bump when i was younger, but over the years i got one. Will i just grow into my nose, or will it go away at all? My whole family has a flat straight nose, and i was just wondering why i have it. Am i too young for rhinoplasty?
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February 16, 2012
Answer: By age 17, a rhinoplasty is appropriate because your face is not going to change much.
Thanks for the question. The summer and winter breaks tend to be the busiest times of year for rhinoplasty surgery, as many younger patients have time off from school or college. I would recommend scheduling your consultation earlier rather than later, as this will give you time to ensure that...
Rhinoplasty surgery consists of a series of delicate maneuvers designed to alter the appearance of the nose. These often consist of fine structural sutures and placement of cartilage grafts. Manipulation of the nose will have no significant impact upon the appearance of the nose. In addition,...
Contact your Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon's office to inquire about their scheduling lag time. The busier the surgeon, the longer the lag time. The patient coordinator should be able to help answer you scheduling questions. Best of luck!
