Can a 16 Year Old Girl Get a Rhinoplasty?

asked 5 months ago by Funsizedgirl96
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under, candidate

i am 15 years old right now and for a long time i havee hated my nose and i was wondering if i could get something done to change it when i turn 16 this summer. what do you think i should change to make it fit my face more. i kind of just dont like the tip it is over projected. doesnt fit my face at all. about how much would this cost?

10 answers to Can a 16 Year Old Girl Get a Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty for 16 Year Old Girl

A 16 year old girl can get a rhinoplasty if she is physically mature and has her parents permission. Over the years I have done many rhinoplasties on young ladies like yourself. After seeing 1 picture I cannot not make any recommendations for your nose; go to my website for directions on how to take nasal pictures and then submit them to this forum.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Can a 16 Year Old Girl Get a Rhinoplasty?

Please share this answer with your parents. IMHO, a 15 or 16 year old girl that is mature enough to understand that Rhinoplasty is a surgery and who has the support and consent of her parents could undergo a Rhinoplasty. be sure yoiur Rhinoplasty Surgeon understands and follows the proper aesthetics of facial (and nasal) beauty for the creation of a naturally, more attractive nose.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty at Age 16

Having surgery at any age depends on two things. The anatomic problem evident that can be reasonable changed and the mental maturity to have it done. You also never want to operate on anatomy that is in a growth phase. Usually at age 16 your nose should be developed enough to be safely operated upon. Being a minor you will need your parents permission and they should be in full agreement. As to what needs to be done to improve your nose you will need to submit better photos including side... more

Scott R. Brundage, M.D.
Grand Rapids Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

A 16 year old girl can definitely get a rhionoplasty provided that she has reached adult size and is given permission by her parents.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Teenage Rhinoplasty; what is the appropriate age for a young Rhinoplasty patient?

The appropriate Age to go ahead with Rhinoplasty surgery is determined by the ongoing facial growth. The concern is that the nasal septum and bones have gone through the growth spurt that is associated with the middle teen years. If the surgery is performed before the completion of the growth spurt, then there is a real possibility that your results will be negatively affected by further unexpected growth. For most girls, the growth spurt is complete by age 16. For boys the growth spurt... more

Ramin Behmand, MD
Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

Despite the limited view of your posted photo I think it does get your point across. Since you are still a minor you will need parent approval and consent for surgery. I can't see why you could not have surgery at the age of 16. The issue is if you are too young at the time of surgery the surgery will make a nose proportional to your face at that time. When you get older the proportions then change so much that the nose no longer fits your facial proportions and its correction may not... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Getting rhinoplasty when 16

It's usually okay to go ahead with rhinoplasty in females when they're about 14-16 depending on their facial and emotional maturity. It's difficult to say what exactly should be done to your nose to make it fit your face better without seeing more of your face. Your concern of tip overprojection is certainly one area that can be addressed with surgery. It may also be possible to refine your tip cartilages as well. Rhinoplasty costs vary quite a bit depending on surgery... more

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty for young girls.

In general, I have done young girls at 14 years of age and above for the past 35 years without a problem. Choose quality and don't shop price!

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

How young can you be to have a rhinoplasty?

For a woman, 16 is generally considered the age at which you can have a rhinoplasty. For men, 18 is the general rule. There are a number of important considerations with regards to this. There are two basic things that need to be looked at when deciding if this is appropriate. The first is if the growing process is mature, and the second is if the personality is mature. These things can only be determined in a consultation. Finally, of course, the patient... more

Louis W. Apostolakis, MD
Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-apo.com

Teenage Rhinoplasty- Plastic Surgery Questions Answered

Yes, you can have a Rhinoplasty at 16. Make sure to involve your parents and/or family members in this big decision. How exciting- turning 16 and a new look. It is hard to tell from just one picture what aesthetically you should do to your nose so that it “fits better with your face”. At a consultation, your plastic surgeon may take measurements and photos. Together you will come up with a plan to reshape your nose so that it has balance and symmetry with... more