For a 12 year old child with a very low nose bridge, is it possible to inject some sort of filler to raise the nose height until after age 16, by which time, presumably, his growth would have more or less stablized, and a Rhinoplasty surgery can then be an option? This way, change in his nose shape doesn't happen dramatically overnight plus he doesn't have to wait 6 long years to feel better about his nose. Please advise.
Answer: Injectable Nasal Augmentation in a 12 year old ... It certainly is possible to inject fillers in the nose of a 12 year old. And this procedure would likely not interfer with the growth of the nose. Still, I would be very hesitant to do this and it would require VERY compelling reasons to go ahead with the procedure at such an early age.
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The short answer is it can be done. There was a time when any nasal surgery on children was thought to be a bad idea. Mainly because of concerns about adversely affecting normal facial development. However with time, the general consensus has shifted and now its not thought to be malpractice to perform nasal surgery on preteens. Much of this attitude change should be accredited to Dr Crysdale from Toronto. So injecting a temporary tissue filler can be done without undue risk to the child.
However should an injectable rhinoplasty be done is another question that needs to be addressed. The question surgeons would have to the parents is 'why are you considering this?'. At 12 years old, the parents are still responsible for making these medical decisions, with the input of the child. Once this question is satisfactorily answered, it will be clear whether it proceed or wait.
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The short answer is it can be done. There was a time when any nasal surgery on children was thought to be a bad idea. Mainly because of concerns about adversely affecting normal facial development. However with time, the general consensus has shifted and now its not thought to be malpractice to perform nasal surgery on preteens. Much of this attitude change should be accredited to Dr Crysdale from Toronto. So injecting a temporary tissue filler can be done without undue risk to the child.
However should an injectable rhinoplasty be done is another question that needs to be addressed. The question surgeons would have to the parents is 'why are you considering this?'. At 12 years old, the parents are still responsible for making these medical decisions, with the input of the child. Once this question is satisfactorily answered, it will be clear whether it proceed or wait.
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September 17, 2009
Answer: Injectable fillers not recommended for non-surgical nose job There have been multiple disastrous complications associated with injectable fillers placed in the nose and is not advisable to have fillers injected into the nose at this time. It would be best to have a formal rhinoplasty performed when your son is the appropriate age of 16 years.
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Answer: Injectable fillers not recommended for non-surgical nose job There have been multiple disastrous complications associated with injectable fillers placed in the nose and is not advisable to have fillers injected into the nose at this time. It would be best to have a formal rhinoplasty performed when your son is the appropriate age of 16 years.
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July 30, 2009
Answer: Non Surgical Rhinoplasty No way leave the kid alone. I would not do any cosmetic procedure on a 12 year old, especially injectables. The child needs to be evaluated by a craniofacial surgeon like the other plastic surgeon mentioned. He may have some underlying pathology that you may not know about.
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Answer: Non Surgical Rhinoplasty No way leave the kid alone. I would not do any cosmetic procedure on a 12 year old, especially injectables. The child needs to be evaluated by a craniofacial surgeon like the other plastic surgeon mentioned. He may have some underlying pathology that you may not know about.
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July 30, 2009
Answer: Rabbit, are you kidding? If the child's nasal deformity is so severe that it is causing him emotional distress you should have him evaluated by a craniofacial surgeon. There may be a complex of facial bone deformities and bite concerns to be addressed. At worst (or best), he will be told that he is a normally developing boy. Be sure the concerns are his and not yours.
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Answer: Rabbit, are you kidding? If the child's nasal deformity is so severe that it is causing him emotional distress you should have him evaluated by a craniofacial surgeon. There may be a complex of facial bone deformities and bite concerns to be addressed. At worst (or best), he will be told that he is a normally developing boy. Be sure the concerns are his and not yours.
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July 30, 2009
Answer: DO NOT DO THIS ON A CHILD'S NOSE This is a very bad idea for several reasons, the most obvious of which is that you are proposing an elective, cosmetic procedure on a person too young to give informed consent. Rhinoplasties, surgical or not, are performed for RECONSTRUCTIVE surgery in children this age, but this is not the case based on what you are describing.
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Answer: DO NOT DO THIS ON A CHILD'S NOSE This is a very bad idea for several reasons, the most obvious of which is that you are proposing an elective, cosmetic procedure on a person too young to give informed consent. Rhinoplasties, surgical or not, are performed for RECONSTRUCTIVE surgery in children this age, but this is not the case based on what you are describing.
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