Fixing Nose Bump of a 13 Year Old Girl?

asked 2 years ago by 1996kelli in Oak Creek, WI
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under, bridge, nose, female, bump

I'm 13 and I hate my nose. I want it smaller. Everyone calls me names. Is there anything that I can do at my age to make my nose look a little more normal?

I have a big bump at the bridge of my nose. By the way I am a 13 year old girl.

5 answers to Fixing Nose Bump of a 13 Year Old Girl?

Wait until age 16 to pursue rhinoplasty

Please wait until age 16 to pursue rhinoplasty surgery. Both cartilage and bone will continue to grow until the age of 16 and it is very important that the nose has fully developed before undergoing rhinoplasty surgery.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Rhinoplasty in 13 Year Old Girl Who is Teased About Her Big Nose

Hi Thirteen, Kids can be very mean, I am sorry that you have to hear the mean words from those "bitter hearts". I would advise you to consult with a few rhinoplasty surgeons and see if they think that a little bit of Juvederm, Restylane, or Radiesse might be able to make your bump appear smoother until you are ready for rhinoplasty. 13 is a little young for the surgery. For best results, your bone growth should be mature. There are radiologists who can look at your X-rays and... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty in a 13 year old girl

Although I have performed rhinoplasties in 13 year old girls, this is not the routine but rather the exception. It is important to understand that it may be better to wait a couple of years. If you are still very motivated, mature to understand the pros and cons of rhinoplasty AND if your parents agree, then and only then a cosmetic nasal procedure should be considered. By the way, I would not consider cosmetic rhinoplasty in a 13 year old boy.

Frank P. Fechner, MD
Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drfechner.com

The age depends

It depends on how mature you are and when you got your menses. Girls usually mature before boys and can have their noses done when they are younger. But, I like a certain level of maturity. Talk to a rhinoplastic expert, obviously you need your parents cooperation.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Teenage Rhinoplasty to Remove Bump

Yes, you are too young at this time for nasal surgery. Rhinoplasty is common plastic surgery procedure for teenage boys and girls. The nose is relatively larger than the rest of the face during this time. Large noses may be due to a bump at the bridge, wide nasal tip, or droopy tip. Due to this facial imbalance or asymmetry, many teenagers pressure their parents for cosmetic surgery. Body parts that might appear too large or too small now can become more proportionate over time. The nose... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

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