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Too Old for Revision Rhinoplasty?

asked 2 years ago by SaraFina
Latest answer by Philip Young, MD
Question viewed 1,219 times
Tags: age 55-64, nose, candidate

I had a poor Rhinoplasty experience 7 years ago at age 50. I am considering Revision Rhinoplasty as the surgeon removed most of the cartilage in the tip of my nose and deepened the boney area high up between my eyes (my nose appears to be "hooked" from left side view), but am I perhaps too old to be considered a good revision candidate?

18 answers to Too Old for Revision Rhinoplasty?

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Yes

As long as you are in good health you can have surgery. In regards to a revision, I would sit down with a board certified surgeon and have a detailed consultation. They will be able to tell you their unique apporach and provide answeres to your detailed answers. Best of luck to you!
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty and age

Revision rhinoplasty has more to do with the physical quality of the existing cartilage and nasal support than your chronologic age.  I would speak to a qualified surgeon. 
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Age has nothing to do with revision rhinoplasty

Your age has no correlation with you being a candidate for revision rhinoplasty surgery.  From a surgery standpoint, the factors that affect how good a candidate you are include your medical history, any cardiac problems, etc.  Secondly as a revision candidate, your surgeon should create a surgical game plan and then decide if you are healthy enough to undergo that game plan with room in the game plan for eventualities.  Lets say the surgeon thinks that you need rib... more
Raghu Athre, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.athresurgical.com

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No absolute age limit for revision rhinoplasty

There is no strict age limit to undergo revision rhinoplasty. The main issue is your baseline health to undergo anesthesia.  If the underlying structure of the nose was weakened you may require cartilage grafting. Septal, ear or rib cartilage are typical sources of grafting material. Rib cartilage calcifies over time making it difficult to use in patients in their 50s and older. I would certainly recommend finding a surgeon who has extensive experience in revision rhinoplasty who... more
Thomas A Lamperti, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drlamperti.com

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Revision Rhinoplasty and Age

There is no age limit to revision rhinoplasty as long as you are in good health to undergo a surgical procedure. I have performed revision rhinoplasty on patients in there 60s.  There are some considerations that your surgeon may take into account with age, such as the availability of useable cartilage for surgery.   Visit with an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon and review your concerns with them. Be sure to see before and after photographs that are similar to the... more
Jacob D. Steiger, MD

Boca Raton Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drsteiger.com

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You are NOT too old for revision rhinoplasty

As long as you are in good healthy, you are not too old for a revision rhinoplasty. Before having surgery, you should have a medical evaluation by your internist or family doctor to ensure that surgery would be safe. When revision rhinoplasty is preformed by a highly skilled surgeon, you should have an excellent outcome no matter what your age. 
Babak Azizzadeh, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Is Age a Limit for Revision Tip Rhinoplasty?

There is no definitive age limit in terms of having a revision rhinoplasty procedure. If you are generally in good health and have been cleared by your primary physician to have an anesthetic, you should have an opportunity to have a revision rhinoplasty if your nose bothers you. I have operated on plenty of women that are contemporaries of you with very satisfying outcomes. 
John M. Hilinski, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drhilinski.com

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Not too old for revision Rhinoplasty

In short, you are not too old for revision rhinoplasty.  In my experience the patients with sub-par results after rhinoplasty are quite bothered by their nasal appearance, as you age your concerns with your nasal appearance do not diminish.  Age is not a factor, as long as you are in decent health. In my practice I see a number of patients in their 50's and 60's that are about to undergo some type of facial rejuvenation surgery who at the same time have primary or... more
Boris M. Ackerman, MD

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.doctorackerman.com

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Revision Rhinoplasty - Patient Age Factor

As other rhinoplasty surgeons have already stated, age is not an absolute deciding factor for primary or revision rhinoplasty surgery. Overall physical health is a much more important factor than chronological age. A plastic surgeon not only will evaluate your nose and face anatomically, but will also review your medical history, and interview you to help determine if you are an appropriate rhinoplasty candidate. Only after speaking with a plastic surgeon specializing in facial... more
Houtan Chaboki, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Revision rhinoplasty is not age dependent

Having a revision rhinoplasty is one of choice and should be done with the objective of improving the appearance of your nose. It is impossible to get it perfect. That being said, the age of your nose is not the factor. What can influence the results is the amount of available cartilage you have for reconstruction and alternative sites like your rib area or ear area may need to be used. As long as you are in good physical status, you should be able to easily undergo the procedure. I hope... more
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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You are not too old for a revision rhinoplasty

After a patient has had a rhinoplasty, a small percentage of patients may choose to further modify their nose or correct in area that they feel was not impressed with the first surgery by receiving a revision rhinoplasty. The age of 57 is certainly not too old to receive a revision rhinoplasty. Your nose has completed the healing process and you may receive a revision whenever you choose. Keep in mind that a revision rhinoplasty is more challenging than the first procedure. For this... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Not too old for revision rhinoplasty

Revision rhinoplasty can be safely performed in your 50's and 60's as long as you are in good health.  We perform rhinoplasty under IV sedation which many patients prefer over general anesthesia.
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

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Age for Revision Rhinoplasty

As long as you are in good health, age is not important when you consider revision rhinoplasty surgery. Make sure you see a surgeon experienced in this type of nasal work; it is much more difficult than primary rhinoplasty.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Revision Rhinoplasty: Patients of All Ages Can Benefit

Assuming that there are no major underlying health problems, age is not a significant factor in determining if someone is a good candidate for rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty. In revision rhinoplasty, the nasal framework usually must be reconstructed. This can be accomplished by using the cartilage from the nasal septum. Patients in whom the septal cartilage has been previously removed or if there is insufficient quantity, may require alternative sources of grafting material. Most... more
C. Spencer Cochran, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.rhinoplasty-usa.com

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Have you considered non-surgical options?

Age, per se, is not the issue. Your medical history and health are the issues. Are you healthy enough for anesthesia? Are you on blood-thinners or many meds? These questions must be answered by patients of any age. That's why a complete physical exam is always smart before the final decision re surgery. You should study the non-surgical filling techniques that might be a wise substitute for surgery. Some are permanent. If your problem is cosmetic only ( no airway problem) and your ... more
Robert Kotler, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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No such thing as too old for revision rhinoplasty

Age really doesn't have much to do with how you will recover after a revision rhinoplasty. If you are in good health you should do fine. If you are 20 and have multiple medical problems versus 50 with minimal medical problems, the 50 year old would probably do better. We have done facelifts and rhinoplasties on older patients without a problem. Check with your physician to see if you are a good candidate.
Samson Lee, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Too Old for Rhinoplasty?

There is no maximum age for corrective rhinoplasty. If you are in good health and have problems that are correctable there is no need to defer a procedure which can help you look and feel better. We have had revision rhinoplasty patients in their 80's who felt they received great benefit from the operation.
Ira D. Papel, MD

Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Not too old for revision rhinoplasty

You are not too old for a revision rhinoplasty. However, this can be and exceptioanlly complex procedure and you should seek the services of an experienced surgeon.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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