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I Am 56, is It Too Late for Rhinoplasty?

asked 10 months ago by anon1768 in uk
Latest answer by George John Alexander, MD
Question viewed 296 times
Tags: age 55-64, candidate

I suppose the rest of my face is aging but I have always hated the size of my nose and I feel a reduction would lift my face.

16 answers to I Am 56, is It Too Late for Rhinoplasty?

56 year old

No. You are not too old. One of the signs of an aging face is drooping of the nasal tip. This a natural happening not a case of your nose growing.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Never too late for Rhinoplasty

There is no hard and fast rule about age limits for rhinoplasty. The nose-face balance is a dynamic one. Everything will change with time. As you age, your tip may enlarge and droop a bit. At the same time the face is going through changes that don't always compliment the nose. I recommend that you have at least a couple consultations to better understand problems areas between your face and your nose. Combining small procedures in both areas can... more

Morgan E. Norris, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.norrisplasticsurgeryhouston.com

Not too late for rhinoplasty

There are no hard-and-fast rules for age with regards to rhinoplasty surgery. If it bothers you, then look into changing it!

George John Alexander, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Too old for rhinoplasty

There is no reason not to consider the operation if your nose still bothers you. The procedure has been proven safe in multiple studies and reports. And although the surgeon tends to focus even more than ever on restoring strength to the support mechanisms of the nasal structure, the final result can be subtle, natural, and still refined. The skin tends to be the limiting factor at this point, since it might not have all the elasticity required to shrink wrap to the detailed... more

Kevin Robertson, MD
Madison Facial Plastic Surgeon

Is 56 to old for Rhinoplasty

I have performed Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and have performed Rhinoplasty on patients your age and older who, like you, have always disliked their nose. Your age is not a barrier....as long as you are healthy enough to have the Rhinoplasty.

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

Too old for rhinoplasty

Not at all. As long as you are healthy there is no reason not to go ahead. I would recommend that you try to keep the result in balance with how your facial features are now and not how they were when you were 20. Many of my patients who are having face rejuventating procedures such as face or necklifts often have their noses tweaked to keep things in balance.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

No age limit for rhinoplasty

I agree with the others that there is no real cutoff age for rhinoplasty. I have performed a number of rhinoplasties on women (and men) in their 40's and 50's. I'm always impressed how a bit of tip contouring and slight upward rotation (and bump reduction if necessary) can really make patients look younger. Go for it!

Matthew Bridges, MD
Richmond Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.matthewbridgesmd.com

Age for rhinoplasty

There is no specific age limit for rhinoplasty as long as the patient is healthy. This in some cases may be combined with other facial rejuvenation procedures. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

Donald Nunn, MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

No age limit for rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty can be performed at any age. It is one of the most enduring procedures. Your nose can me made smaller and more refined.

Anurag Agarwal, MD
Naples Facial Plastic Surgeon

Am I too old for rhinoplasty?

Absolutely not! There's no reason you shouldn't have a rhinoplasty, and it will definitely lift your face as you desire. From a shape point of view you have good potential for a finer nose. The biggest issue for you is the potential for worsening your airway. It's really important you discuss this carefully with your surgeon. Your nose shape is one of the higher risk shapes for a poor airway outcome, and being over 50 your skin and cartilage might be soft and have some loss of... more

Howard Webster, MBBS, MBA
Melbourne Plastic Surgeon

56 years old is not too old for a rhinoplasty

At 56 you are not too old for a rhinoplasty provided that what you desire is obtainable surgically (as tissues often become less flexible with time), you have a realistic expectation of the outcome and you are in relatively good health.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

As long as you are healthy and go through medical clearance you should not feel like you are past the age of having rhinoplasty if you choose to go through the procedure

Edward J. Bednar, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

I Am 56, is It Too Late for Rhinoplasty?

Dear anon1768, Every adult, including yourself, has the right to look and feel their best at any age. If you are in good overall health, then you are a potential candidate for nose reshaping. Warmest wishes, Larry Fan, MD

Larry Fan, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Never too old for a rhinoplasty

I believe that there is no age limit for rhinoplasty, and everyone has the "right" to feel that he or she looks as good as possible.The issue is only the patient's overall health Rhinoplasty is not risky, but you must find an experienced surgeon to guide you. In your case, your tip cartilages are "malpositioned", which is a normal anatomical variation that contributes to the apparent size of your tip. You also appear to have a straight bridge (no bump)... more

Mark B. Constantian, MD
Nashua Plastic Surgeon

drconstantian.com

It is never really too late for rhinoplasty if you are healthy and a good candidate

If you have a nose that is appropriate for modification with a rhinoplasty then it is really never too late. Unfortunately the older you get the less likely the skin is to retract and give as good a definition as a younger person. Interestingly when I do a coronal brow lift if dissect the entire nose down to its tip and when the wounds are closed it will lift the nose and make it appear more youthful. In fact I some times fail to mention this benefit of the Coronal brow lift and the patients... more