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Is 14 Years Old Too Young for Rhinoplasty?
I am a female fourteen year old, and have already reached puberty well over a year. If I did get rhinoplasty, I would only want a tip reduction from my bulbous nasal tip.
Since I do not need to alter any bones in my nose, is my age too young for this procedure? I want it because I want to love my body, and I know I would be emotionally matured for the surgery.
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coco in miami
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Age for rhinoplasty
The textbook answer would be to wait until you are 15. However, if you have a more mature facial appearance one could presume that you have very little mid facial growth that is left to mature. The fact that no work would be done on the bones of your nose to remove a hump or narrow it would let you fall into a reasonable safe category at your age. The reason the recommendations exist on age is for this reason...as you want to avoid restricting the bony growth of...
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Scottsdale Facial Plastic Surgeon
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What is the minimal age for rhinoplasty?
I know in Canada, most surgeons would not operate until the age of 16, some will even wait until age 18. The person's maturity, both physical and emotional, is crucial for any body/face-enhancing procedures. Rhinoplasty has a significant emotional component and I would recommend you wait a few more years prior to undergoing such a procedure.
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Adolescent Rhinoplasty - When is the right time?
Dear Coco: As you can see from the different answers, there appears to be 2 viewpoints on the minimum age that one can perform rhinoplasty. My belief is that the correct answer is with the the group of surgeons who believe that the real answer depends on the individual: ie. it is not based on chronological age (the number of years) but rather on physiological age (the amount of growth that has been completed).
If physiologic age is near completion...
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Teenage rhinoplasty
The age limits on teenage rhinoplasty are arbitrarily set to insure maturity of physical and mental emotional development. I know a few adult patients who have not reached this goal. As a minor, your parents will have to take responsibility and consequences of the results. I hear that you really want to proceed. Ask yourself "what if it doesn't come out the way I want it?"
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Rhinoplasty for Female at Age 16
If you are physically mature you can have a rhinoplasty. You may feel you're emotionally mature, but your parents will decide if that is accurate. You can love your body even if your nose is not ideal.
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14is to young for Rhinoplasty
The accepted standards for Rhinoplasty for teens are 15-16 for girls and 16-17 for boys. I would not accept a 14 year old as a Rhinoplasty candidate. Wait until next year and then, along with your parents, have a few consultations with surgeons with good reputations.
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Age 14 and rhinoplasty
In my opinion, 14 is a bit too young to have a rhinoplasty. More than likely you have not reached full adult body maturity and should wait in general until you are at least 15/16 for a girl and 17/18 for a guy. Of course you would need your parents' approval.
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Is 14 Years Old Too Young for Rhinoplasty?
In most instances female noses are fairly mature at age 14 and I do proceed with rhinoplasty.
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Age for rhinoplasty.
If your nose looks mature and you have stopped growing 14 years old is old enough for a rhinoplasty.
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Appropriate age for rhinoplasty
Hi Coco,
Even if you do not do anything to the bones the bones may change as you get older. I would recommend waiting until you are fully mature from your bony skeleton point of view. I feel the age for women is 16 years old where I am comfortable in manipulating the nose and knowing it is stable.
Best Wishes
Dr. Peterson
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