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Typically, I have all patients wait until they are at least 16-17 years old. I feel that at this age the facial skeleton as well as the nose has reached its full growth potential. A parental or guardians consent is needed for all minors under the age of 18. Good Luck
With parental consent, a 14 year old female who has completed growth can be considered for a rhinoplasty.Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely! As long as the patient is healthy, mature, recognizes a nasal problem, and wants to modify it, nasal surgery can be performed safely and produce satisfactory results. Of course, a parent or guardian over 18 must sign a consent for the patient.I have performed countless of cases of nasal surgery on girls entering high school without complication.Consult a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with experience in nasal surgery.Best wishes
Absolutely! In fact, this is a sensitive age for young patients with regards to noses. Her nose is not going to get any smaller,so now is a good time for a cosmetic rhinoplasty. As long as she is healthy, and has the support of her parents, there should be no problem.
I would recommend an exam by a nose surgeon to determine if any damage occurred.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
In looking at your pictures, you are a beautiful young women. When evaluating your nose, there are areas that could be modified to create a nose that better "fits" your face. Young women typically desire a nose that is straight from the front, smooth profile from the side, and a...
Pictures before and after your rhinoplasty would be helpful, but rhinoplasty surgery should not alter the eyes. It is possible that your eyes could appear a bit different with a narrower nose, and this could be the cause of your perceived change. It can take a year for the swelling after...
Your limited photos appear to show a broad bulbous tip that droops with smiling. If you have a prominent bony nasal spine pushing your lip down (tension lip), that would be visualized on your profile photos. Many patients experience temporary weakness of their upper lip after rhinoplasty...
You can achieve a natural result with a smaller nose that will bring more facial balance.Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to...
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