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How Young is Too Young for Rhinoplasty?
My daughter is a teenager and wants a nose job but I am concerned that she may be too young. Any thoughts?
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As soon as the skeletal system is mature a rhinoplasty is possible, usually between 14-16 in females
Rhinoplasty should not be done while the skeletal system is not mature. It matures in females between the ages of 14-16. Additionally, the patient has to be mature enough to handle this serious operation.
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Considerations for rhinoplasty and septoplasty
We are often asked to perform rhinoplasty in young adolescents. Nasal surgery on children has long been a focus of discussion in the medical literature. As experts in rhinoplasty and nasal surgery, at Profiles we believe that discussion regarding nasal surgery in children has to be divided between functional surgery and cosmetic rhinoplasty.
When dealing with children with functional problems, surgery such as septoplasty can be done as early as necessary in order to restore nasal function...
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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Old Enough for Rhinoplasty
Generally, the guideline is sixteen years of age to allow for adequate maturity in facial growth.
Maturity in making the decision to undergo surgery is equally important.
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How young is too young for a rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure to reshape the nose. Many young patients may arrive at the office to learn about the procedure. The age range of the patients seeking this procedure is trending lower. This is a function of our society and the age in which patients begin to take great care in their personal appearance.
From a surgical standpoint two important considerations determine when a rhinoplasty should be performed. The first consideration is the physiology, growth and development...
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Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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In case of females, once the nose has stopped changing
My philosophy on female Rhinoplasty differs from male Rhinoplasty. In case of my female patients if they are less than 18 years of age, I look at photos and ask the parents to make sure that the nose has stopped changing for at least 6 months. Usually this occurs by the age of 16 in females as in males it may be beyond the age of 18.
San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon
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The right age for a rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a popular and effective surgery to recontour the shape of your nose. In our practice, we ask that parents wait for their children to be in their late teenage years before considering a rhinoplasty. The maturity of the patient and their understanding of the procedure is essential.
Keep in mind that even small changes to your nose can create a dramatic change in your overall appearance. For this reason, it is essential that you work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who...
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Because the chin and the nose are usually the last...
Because the chin and the nose are usually the last structures to reach adult size, you want her to wait until she has fully grown. This is usually between 15 ands 16 for girls and 17 and 18 for boys.
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Rhinoplasty can be performed on age 16 for females and...
Rhinoplasty can be performed on age 16 for females and 18 for males. The nasal bone growth plates have not finished growing until that point, thus cosmetic Rhinoplasty surgery should be withheld until the face is fully developed.
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In general you would not want to perform a cosmetic...
In general you would not want to perform a cosmetic rhinoplasty ("nose job") on someone whose face has not stopped growing.
In general, most people finish growth in the midface where the nose sits around the age of 15. Surgery prior to this time period may negatively affect growth in other areas of the face creating problems in facial harmony. Hope this helps.
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What is the youngest age to have a rhinoplasty
An aesthetic rhinoplasty should not be performed on patients younger than 16 years of age. It is preferable to wait until 18 years of age to allow for further growth and maturation of the facial skeleton. This needs to be treated on a case by case basis however most plastic surgeons would tend to follow this age range for cosmetic nasal surgery. If you or your child has breathing difficulty, then a rhinoplasty and/or septoplasty may be performed sooner.
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The earliest age for a rhinoplasty
The timing for rhinoplasty and the appropriate age for surgery is argued among experts particularly when it comes to true pediatric deformities such as cleft lip nasal deformity. Some feel the optimal correction is achieved early with refinements at a later age whereas the vast mjority believe it is best deferred until completion of the nasal growth (14-16 for females and 16-18 for males)
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Timing rhinoplasty surgery in teens
The nose will continue to mature well after the late teens. It is advisable to wait until a patient is at least 17 or 18 years old.
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Puberty and mental growth should be complete prior to rhinoplasty
The minimum ages for aesthetic rhinoplasty are determined by overall craniofacial growth and mental maturity of the patient. My usual ages are 15-17 in females and 17-19 in men.
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Proper age for rhinoplasty....
In general I do not consider doing an aesthetic rhinoplasty procedure in someone under the age of 16 to 18 years old for females and 17 and 19 years for a male. This is the age(s) in which the nasal shape and growth is usually complete. Also, this is a better emotional and psychological age for the patient to aid in determining the post-surgical results. The key element is whether the patient has been subjected to social pressure such as teasing due to a significant deformity and in this c...
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Age for rhinoplasty
The age at which girls can undergo rhinoplasty is 15-16 years of age. Boys can have it done at 16-17. Until that age the nose is still growing and operating it could potentially affect its growth.
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Too young for rhinoplasty: A question of physical and emotional maturity.
Physically, teens should not have nasal surgery until their noses are near adult size. This is generally 15-16 in females and 16-17 in males. The reason is that surgery can alter the growth centers in the nose leading to stunted growth.
Perhaps more important is the psychological maturity of the teen. What is their motivation? Rhinoplasty can profoundly change one's facial appearance and self-perception. Those who have wanted the change for a long time, and have never felt that...
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Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon
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When a teenager can have rhinoplasty
The main factor you must consider regarding your teenager having a rhinoplasty is their overall maturity level and motivation. Generally, you'd also want their facial growth to be completed which is around 15 years old for girls and a couple years older for boys. Also, the patient should be able to explain (on their own) what it is that bothers them about their nose and how they'd like it changed.
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How Young for Rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty can be performed on individuals when they have reached both physical and emotional maturity. Females tend to reach both categories sooner than male patients. A quick guideline in determining if the nose has reached full physical maturity is when the shoe size has not changed for at least a year. This can be as early as 14 in a girl, but more likely 15 or 16, and usually 16 or 17 in a male patient.
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Patients should be mature and at least 16 years of age
Patients who desire rhinoplasty should be mature and at least 16 years of age. By 16 years of age, the facial growth is nearly complete. Maturity and emotional stability of the patient is critical. Be sure to meet with several surgeons to discuss your concerns. I recommend a surgeon who is a Board Certified Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgeon, or General Plastic Surgeon. Warmest regards, Dr. Pippin.
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How young is too young for rhinoplasty?
There isn't any age requirement for rhinoplasty. I would generally recommend waiting until a patient is at least 15 years old to operate. The patient should be in good physical health and emotionally mature.
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No absolute age requirement
There is no absolute age requirement. The patient should be old enough to understand the procedure, and be prepared mentally and physically for the recovery process. Most surgeons begin operating on patients who are at least 15 or 16 years of age.
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Age for Rhinoplasty
There absolutely is an age requirement for Rhinoplasty; it is not based numerically but instead on midfacial development. This is generally after the development of secondary sexual characteristics or in the post-pubertal period. The rational for this rule is that the nasal septum (wall between nasal passages) is one of the major growth centers for mid-facial growth; injuring the septum prematurely could lead to a failure of mid-facial development. Therefore, the generally...
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Rhinoplasty for teenagers
In my practice rhinoplasty in a teenage population is rather common. In properly selected teenage patients this procedure has a powerful salutary effect, producing great satisfaction to the patient, patient's family and the surgeon. There are two factors to consider, emotional maturity/motivation and physical maturation and growth. It is a rather involved topic and an experienced and caring rhinoplasty surgeon can discuss this with you in detail. In brief, most girls...
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Appropriate age for a rhinoplasty
There are two criteria for suitability/appropriateness for a procedure- one is physical, the other emotional. Physically, most 15 year old girls and 16 year old boys are physically ready to have a rhinoplasty surgery, given that there is little to no further growth of the nose by this age. From an emotional standpoint, I personally find that until the boy is 16 to 17 years old, he is not emotionally mature enough to make the appropriate decision to undergo a rhinoplasty surgery, while for...
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What is the age cut off for rhinoplasty?
There isn't one. The two factors in the decision are the maturity of the patient and the degree of nasal pathology. As girls usually mature earlier, nasal surgery can be done younger than boys often. When the surgeon and parents judge the child is capable of managing the post operative recovery satisfactory, then its time. The degree of pathology becomes more of a factor when there are functional issues.
Here at the University of Toronto we have one of the largest...
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