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What Are the Costs and Risks of Rhinoplasty at 15 Years Old?
Hello, I recently turned 15 and I have always despised my nose, the upper nasal bone is very wide, and I was wondering if , at 15, I should get rhino-plasty, how much it would generally cost and if there are any drawbacks to plastic surgery, Thanks
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J_peace
in MN
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Age for rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty can be performed on young men and woman after their facial growth has been completed. This typically translates into age 15-16 for woman and 16-17 for men.
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Rhinoplasty at age 15
Costs vary from surgeon to surgeon and location in the US. Age is not an issue if the patient is mature and growth has stopped and if there is a true deformity that may be corrected. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
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Age for rhinoplasty
If your bone growth is complete then you are physically ok for rhinoplasty. At 15 I would not operate on you unless your parents are supportive and on board. It also has to be something you want for yourself, not what others want for you. Rhinoplasty can be face altering and some teenagers find that hard to adjust to so family support is essential. You don't have to rush this. Many teens choose to have it between high school and college as they begin a new chapter in life. Price will...
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Rhinoplasty cost at age 15
The cost of rhinoplasty will vary on where you live, though the range is five to seven thousand dollars. At age 15 you are old enough to consider rhinoplasty and the risks actually are few. The greatest risk is satisfaction with results, as 25% may be less than happy afterward. This risk can be much lower if you plan and choose a surgeon carefully.
Best of luck,
peterejohnsonmd
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Rhinoplasty at age 15 is usually appropriate!
If your growth has stabilized at 15, your nose can be successfully improved by rhinoplasty, though it will take a parent's consent, if not their financial help! In Minneapolis, my partner and I charge $6600, though there is a slight additional reduction in cost for cash. Financing options are available if your parents wish.
I did my own daughter's nose at age 15; she had disliked the nose she inherited from me since about age 12, and quickly jumped at the chance to have a...
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Rhinoplasty for teens
Age 15 is at the lower border where I would consider surgery as an option. It is really important to be able to define what bothers you about your nose and how much it impacts you. At your age, I like to see a patient who can clearly express the shape changes they want in specific terms . Like you stated- you want learn about narrowing the wide portion of the upper nose. Others might find issues with a bump or drooping tip.
Secondly, I want to be sure that a teenage...
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Rhinoplasty to improve facial appearance.
Rhinoplasty can give a more balance look to the face, but I would need to see photos to give you a specific answer. The cost is about $7500. on average.
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15 year old rhinoplasty
On intial thought, i think you may be too young. We really like patients to be fully grown. Despite all the sophisticated attempts to tell when a person is mayure and done growing, srable shoe size is as good as any. Price depend on your surgeon and your location but, you will be around $5,000.
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