My Left Nostril is Narrower Than my Right Nostril. Could I Get a Nose Job to Fix It if I Am 16?

I already have talked to my parents and they agree it's a good idea to get it sooner than later. I also need to get the bump on the bridge of my nose flattened so although evening out my nostrils is important I have other reasons to want to get a nose job.

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Multifaceted Rhinoplasty For A 16 y.o. Patient

Hello, At 16 years of age, your nose should be just about fully mature and ready for a rhinoplasty if elected. With that perspective, with one or both of your parents during consultation the surgeon of choice will help you make a well-informed decision on what could be achieved surgically. The nasal irregularities you have described in your post will have to be assessed during an in-person evaluation so a solid solution could be formulated. That being said, please remember... more

Septorhinoplsty

Sixteen years old is typically the earliest age that we perform Septorhinoplasty surgery unless needed for reconstruction purposes at an earlier age. At sixteen years old your nose has matured and this is a good time to have surgery before starting your college years. It is also important in helping your self esteem during these difficult years especially if you have issues of asymmetry, bridge bump and other concerns. A good consultation with a Board Certified Surgeon and an... more

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Asymmetry of the nostrils are often a sign of a deviated septum, at least the bottom portion

A nosejob is considered the "cosmetic" operation that often accompanies a septoplasty or repair of a deviated septum. However, they don't have to always go hand in hand. A deviated septum can be fixed without touching the external nose. If you are having a septoplasty, it is a good time to get a rhinoplasty. It's important to find a specialist that understands both functional septoplasty as well as rhinoplasty. By 16 years of age, teens are certainly ready for surgery.

Teenage rhinoplasty

There is no reason to deny you surgery based solely on your age. 16 is old enough to have rhinoplasty surgery as evidenced by the vast numbers of teenagers of this who have this surgery in the US every year. My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship. more