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Is Rhinoplasty at 17 Realistic? (Male)

asked 1 year ago by Andrew253 in Pennsylvania
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 472 times
Tags: age 17 or under, male, candidate

I was just wondering if having a nose job at 17 for purely cosmetic reasons was realistic. I realize consulting a plastic surgeon is the best way to find this out, but I figured getting actual doctors opinions beforehand could be beneficial. I believe I am both physically as well as emotionally set for the procedure. However, I've read contradicting information on whether or not a surgeon would be willing to operate on someone under 18 if there was no medical reason. Thanks in advanced, Andrew

21 answers to Is Rhinoplasty at 17 Realistic? (Male)

Rhinoplasty for the young.

Girls can be done at about 14 years of age and boys at 17-18. The nose is done growing usually and you should be able to find an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to do your nose.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Rhinoplasty at 17

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.

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty At Age 17 - No Problem

Absolutely no problem at 17 to get a nose job. In most people by the age of 14 the facial features especially the nose are fully developed and a rhinoplasty if indicated if perfectly fine to do.

Richard Galitz, MD
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty at Age 17

Over the past 35 years I've seen very few 17 year old males who were physically not candidates for rhinoplasty surgery. I have done nasal surgery on boys for medical indications who were younger than you without any post-op problems.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty OK for motivated teenager

Any cosmetic procedure requires serious thought and you are doing the right thing soliciting questions from surgeons. In general, we like to wait until young men have had their growth spurt before considering cosmetic rhinoplasty. At age 17, you most likely have matured enough physically (and mentally!) to have a rhinoplasty. I had my rhinoplasty at age 14 (can be earlier in girls) and felt it was the best thing I ever did. Make sure you have considered why you want to have surgery, what... more

Theda C. Kontis, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

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You are old enough. Be sure you are well-informed.

Your nasal development has just about finished at 17. If there is any more development it is insignificant. So the other questions are more important - your concerns, your reasons for wanting the surgery, and, most importantly, making sure you have appropriate expectations. You will not have trouble finding a surgeon. Just be sure you are well-informed, so that you are likely to be satisfied with the result. Insist on seeing plenty of before and after photos. more

Eric Swanson MD
Leawood Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty at 17

Medically, all boys and girls are physically ready at 17 to have a cosmetic rhinoplasty. Emotionally, sometimes people of all ages are not ready for a cosmetic procedure. Some rules of thumb for determining if you are emotionally ready; 1- Are you aware that surgery can hurt? 2- Are you aware that surgery involves bruising, swelling that can last for years? 3- Are you aware that surgery can have complications that can result in severe consequences? 4- Are you... more

Robert M. Freund, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Age for Male Rhinoplasty

17 is typically fine for males seeking rhinoplasty. Obviously factors such as physical and emotional maturity are important, but growth centers in the nose are not a serious concern at that age. More important is to make sure that your nose does not get overdone. Remember that your chin and face will likely continue to strengthen until age 21-23. A conservative profile reduction is often the best choice for men below that age. All the best

Richard W. Westreich, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty at age 17

If you are mentally ready and your parents are on board, it's not numeric age but body age. Ideally i prefer not to perform rhinoplasty on males who have not completed their bone growth. If you do so there is a small chance of having things change and be out of proportion if the facial skeleton changes. If you have completed bone growth (your pediatrician can do growth plate x ray to check if you are not sure then go for the consult.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

Rhinoplasty at age 17 is realistic

For young men 17 is a good age to consider rhinoplasty. We start to see young women at age 15 to 16, and young men usually are interested a bit later at age 16 to 17. Your face will have the necessary growth and maturity for a great result. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty at 17 should be fine.

I have performed Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and IMHO, boys at 16 and girls at 15 are generally physically able to have a Rhinoplasty (nose is full grown). However, there are always exceptions and it's the maturity of the teen that makes me decide whether they are or aren't a suitable candidate for a Rhinoplasty at those previously stated ages. I'm looking for the teen's ability to understand that a Rhinoplasty is surgery, is therefore serious,... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Is Rhinoplasty at 17 Realistic? (Male)

You can have rhinoplasty at this age. The growth is complete and you seem to be ready for this surgery.

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
Huntington Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Expectations in 17 Year Old Male

Dear Andrew253- There are 2 components with cosmetic rhinoplasty, the physical surgery and the psychology behind it. Physically, most plastic surgeons are able to operate on a male nose when puberty is done, typically anywhere from 17-19 years of age in men. Psychologically, as long as you're mature, getting your rhinoplasty done for you, and have normal expectations about surgery, then you should be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty. You are on the... more

Roy Kim, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty at 17

Many factors impact the decision to undergo surgery as an adolescent. Physical and emotional maturity are of utmost importance. Most girls are finished growing by the time they start menstruation. Boys are usually done growing by 16-18. Most important is whether you are still buying new shoes/pants every year in bigger sizes. If not, it is likely you are done growing. In this case, a thorough discussion with a surgeon is appropriate.

Kristin Egan, MD
Manhattan Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

Minimal age for Rhinoplasty

17 for boys and 15 for girls is acceptable age for having a rhinoplasty. You can proceed with your plans for nasal refinement now. Do not price shop. That always backfires. Mistakes in cosmetic surgery are hard to fix. Choose your surgeon wisely. Good luck.

Vasdev Rai, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Real Risks and Complications of a Rhinoplasty

As a plastic surgeon we are most interested in your perception of the problem. Sometimes teenagers and young adults focus in on a physicial abnormality or something they perceive as abnormal when the problem is much deeper. If I had a well adjusted 17 year old male patient who desired a rhinoplasty for the right reasons I would not hesitate to perform the surgery. It mainly depends on the degree of the actual deformity and the patient's maturity level.... more

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

17 year old rhinoplasty

The general feeling is that you should be done growing. This is hard to measure but, the simplest test is, has your shoe size changed. The other key question is ; what are your reasons for doing this at your tender young age.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

When is the right age for rhinoplasty?

When to undergo a rhinoplasty operation is determined by several factors. Physical maturity is important, and most people are ready by the age of 16-17. Girls do mature a bit sooner, and may have reached full facial growth by 15. Emotional maturity is another important factor. All surgical candidates must have a full awareness of the changes to be made, and accept that there are limitations to what a surgeon can achieve. With realistic expectations and clear goals shared by both patient and... more

Ira D. Papel, MD
Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon

Is Rhinoplasty at 17 Realistic? (Male)

As you stated an in person interview with a boarded surgeon is best, be sure to include your parents because you are still not legal. I have done male cosmetic rhinoplasty is 16 year olds. Depends upon the medical and maturity of the patient.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Male rhinoplasty at age 17

In some cases rhinoplasty can be done in a male patient who is 17. Besides being emothionally ready there is the issue of ongoing facial and nasal growth. Usually by 17 or 18 males have completed most of this growth. You and your parent(s) should consult with a few surgeons in your area to see what options you have.

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty requires maturity of mind and body.

Your question demonstrates substantial insight and maturity. Cosmetic surgery requires emotional maturity and developmental/physical maturity. Different people achieve both of these at different ages. Some 17 year olds are nearly fully grown while others haven't quite hit their final growth spurt. One gross indicator is weather your shoe size has remained stable over the last few years. In general, girls tend to mature physically earlier and can typically undergo a rhinoplasty at a... more