Nonsurgical nosejob for a child

Tanveer Janjua, MD answers: Non-surgical Nose Job on a child for very low nose bridge?

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.

8 months ago

By Tanveer Janjua, MD - Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

No, not a good idea. The injection of any material can cause scarring. It can hamper the normal growth and/or make the rhinoplasty more difficult.

If you were to still proceed I would certainly stick with hyaluronic acid injections only, i.e., Juvederm and Restylane.

The bigger concern I have is that why the child is so conscious and upset about it. At 12 years of age if the child is so concerned about the nose it might point out to some underlying unaddressed pscyhological issues. If there is any chance this could be the case, please make sure you get the proper counselling for the child.

Regards

Web reference: http://www.janjuafacialsurgery.com

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