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How Old Do You Have to Be Before Dorsal Hump Can Be Removed?

asked 2 years ago by bobbyjindalpyush in Louisiana
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 658 times
Tags: nose, dorsal hump

Also if someone does get the hump removed, will they look better or can it ever make you look worse?

16 answers to How Old Do You Have to Be Before Dorsal Hump Can Be Removed?

Age for Rhinoplasty

We prefer the patient is physically mature; 14-16 for females and 16-18 for males. See an experienced to avoid concern that the nose will "look worse".

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Appropriate age for Rhinoplasty

The answer for my practice is when patients have clearly established skeletal maturity. Some people hit puberty earlier than others, and so develop younger as well. That translates to around 16 for most kids, but as the other answers imply, women develop earlier. Not only are the results more predictable for a lifetime of a balanced result, but patients are better equipped emotionally for the process. Be patient, it will pay off for you!

Kevin Robertson, MD
Madison Facial Plastic Surgeon

Age for rhinoplasty

The issue here is that current dogma (not supported by good studies) is that surgery on the nose (especially the septum) can affect growth centers of the midface area. So, for an elective procedure, we'd rather wait until growth is complete rather than take that risk. While maturation will vary for each individual, for young women most facial growth is probably complete by 14-16, and for young men 16-18. Again, each individual should be evaluated separately and some doctors may be... more

Sam Most, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drmost.com

Age of nasal hump removal

Generally, we wait unitl completion of skeletal growth which is 14-16 in females and 16-18 in males. Operating prior to this may effect nasal growh due to interference with vital growth centers. Over-resection of the hump can produce a "ski-jump" nose.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Minimum age for rhinoplasty to remove dorsal hump

Young men need to be at least 16 years of age and young ladies need to be at least 15 years of age before undergoing a rhinoplasty for hump reduction. It is important to make sure that the facial structures and the nose have stopped growing prior to undergoing elective cosmetic surgery. Remember, once the hump is removed the side walls will also have to be narrowed to balance the nose out and not leave you with an open roof deformity or a flat top nose.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Nasal Hump Removal

Hello, Generally we wait until 15 years old for a female and 16 for a male. When performed properly by a highly skilled surgeon, rhinoplasty with hump removal can yield excellent results. Hope this helps answer your question. Thank you and best of luck. Dr. Nassif

Paul S. Nassif, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hump removal can be about 14 years old for girls, 17-18 for boys.

There are exceptions to this, but this is a good general rule. Once the nose is done growing. A good surgeon will not make the nose look worse.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dorsal hump removal in rhinoplasty

In women I prefer to wait until the patient is at least 16 years old, and in men at least 18 years. Removing a hump should make the nose look better, but if too much is removed the nose can have an unnatural appearance. You should seek a board-certified surgeon with significant experience in rhinoplasty. Good luck, /nsn.

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Earliest age for Dorsal Hump Removal Rhinoplasty

The age where it is safe to do rhinoplasty varies per individual as some boys and girls go through puberty and their growth spurt earlier and later than others. Operating before the growth spurt can allow the nose to grow after surgery requiring a revision rhinoplasty to maintain results. The age range I think is safe for girls is 15 to 17 and boys 16 to 18. There are extreme cases where we will do surgery earlier when a child's self-esteem is so damaged by their appearance that it... more

Andrew Jacono, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

You should be over 16 for dorsal hump removal

Easy answer. You have to be over 16 years of age for dorsal hump removal, so you have full facial growth. Be careful to have this done on a too early an age. Best of Luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Age for Rhinoplasty

It really depends on the sex. In females, I wait until 16 years of age minimum before performing rhinoplasty. In males around 17-18 years of age. Hope that helps.

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Best Age for Rhinoplasty

Hi Naqman, In general, Rhinoplasty should be performed after puberty, and after growth has slowed way down. For girls usually 16 or older, for boys 17 or older. You should look better after the hump removal if that is what bothers you. It is most important to choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Minimum ages for rhinoplasty surgery

Typically, we like females to be around 15 and males to be 16 so that the surgery does not affect their normal nasal growth. It is not advantageous for someone who is very tall to have a small nose where the growth has been stunted. Typically, females stop growing significantly after that age and the nose is about where it would be as an adult and the same for males. To answer the second part of your question, yes if too much is removed it could widen or "scoop" the appearance... more

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty age and results

We usually delay Rhinoplasty until all the growth centers of the nose are closed. This is generally around 16 for girls and 18 for males. This can vary depending on your growth rate and other variables. The results are usually excellent. There are, of course, always risks that the result will not be what you expect. You will also have to wait for the final results. Though, the hump will be gone, there is usually some swelling over the top of the nose that takes from 6 months to a year to... more

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Go for a consultation

You need to be over 18 and able to afford surgery, unless your parent support your decision and come with you to a consultation. Seek a professional's opinion.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Age and rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty should be delayed until you reach adult size. For women it is usually by the time that they are 16 and for men it is about 17. Removing a bump on the nose can look very natural.