Is There an Age Requirement for Plastic Surgery?

With very rare specific exceptions, we do not do elective cosmetic surgery such as liposuction on teen agers.  Your body and your mind are still evolving. Rhinoplasty is an exception.

There is no specific age limit for plastic surgery. We perform aesthetic as well as reconstructive surgery. First, consent can only be obtained from someone of legal age so if the person is underage, they need a parent or guardian. And, of course, the surgery has to be appropriate.

Elective cosmetic liposuction is done only at age 18 and older provided the person is a candidate and mature. Reconstructive surgery is done for reconstructive purposes can be done when deemed appropriate by the surgeon.

Plastic surgery can be considered cosmetic or reconstructive. Reconstructive procedures have no age limit and can be performed at any time. In fact some surgeons have performed in utero reconstructive surgery on fetuses. Cosmetic or Aesthetic plastic surgery is controversial. Traditionally it is reserved for patients 18 years and older. However, certain procedures have commonly been performed before this age such as rhinoplasty (nose job) or reduction mammaplasty (breast reduction)... more

Hello, You need to be of legal age to be able to give consent for surgery.   Best Regards, John Di Saia MD