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What To Expect With Rhinoplasty After 35 (photo)

asked 7 months ago by Hottwater324
Latest answer by Robert Kotler, MD
Question viewed 380 times
Tags: age 35-44, candidate, noticeable, refine pores

At 37, I'm seriously considering rhinoplasty to refine my nasal tip and reduce the droop. One doctor I consulted with asked if I was prepared to have people question my self-esteem. Is it harder to have a nose job at this age since more people might notice than if I was a teen off at college? What are your thoughts??

11 answers to What To Expect With Rhinoplasty After 35 (photo)

Will a rhinoplasty change how people see me?

Hi Hottwater324, I think that is a very thoughtful question your surgeon asked. I think as long as you are confident in your decision people would be supportive. People in their 30's have rhinoplasty all the time. Unless you are working in some very catty work environment I think you'll be fine. Questions to ask yourself: 1. Am I ready? 2. Do I understand that it will be an adjustment for me as well as those around... more

Chase Lay, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

The age is irrelevant. I have done the procedure on patients in their 20s and patients in their 50s or 60s. The procedure is indvidualized for the patient not their age. One of my patients in her 20s went back home for a family get together and told me no one guessed she had had a rhinoplasty. They thought she had done her hair differently. If the change is natural, not overdone and the surgery is cosmetic rather than reconstructive no one should know the difference unless they look really... more

Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

It's never too late for a rhinoplasty

If you're going to have the surgery, do it for yourself. Instead of wondering how others will perceive your self-esteem, you should wonder how it will affect how you look at yourself. You have had your current nasal shape for many years and surgery would create a fundamental change in your appearance. Sometimes even if the nose looks great with respect to "ideal" shape standards, patients have to get used to their new nose. I would think that based on the photos that you... more

Michael M. Kim, MD
Portland Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Rhinoplasty at Nearly Any Age " Works" for Patients

Hello, Hottwater. You are not likely to get into hot water with your friends or anyone else if you have a rhinoplasty. Besides, who cares what others think? Treat yourself and do it for yourself. I have operated on a wide range of patients. Rhinoplasty from age 14 to 72. Actually, I am the right guy to ask because I had my rhinoplasty at age 38. My wife questioned me about it but later, after seeing that I was even more handsome, decided it was a good move. Of course, she was... more

Robert Kotler, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty is not just for teenagers

The goal for Rhinoplasty at any age is to improve the appearance of your nose, yet leave you looking natural. More mature patients often are the best patients. The decision to have rhinoplasty is about you and not related to peer groups, parents or outside influences. Rhinoplasty is not about self esteem. However, it's not unusual for patients following rhinoplasty to feel better about themselves. Self esteem issues should be a result of, not a reason for rhinoplasty. Surprisingly,... more

Steven J. Pearlman, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty at 37

True friends are supportive of plastic surgery. People who ask if you have problems with self esteem are often envious that you had the confidence to make a change in something that you were not happy with. Your age is not a factor here and you should have a great result.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

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Rhinoplasty after 50

Rhinoplasty is a very rewarding experience for patients even after 50 years of age. Most patients who do it late in life have been wondering about it for a long time but never went to see a plastic surgeon. So, age should not be the criteria to decide who should get a rhinoplasty. Instead working with your plastic surgeon and communicating your EXACT desires about how to change your nose is essential. Once you and your surgeon agree on the game plan, you are good to go. I have done... more

Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

We routinely see patients in their 30s and 40s for rhinoplasty

Dear Hottwater324, There was a time when people thought of rhinoplasty patients as getting it done at age 16 or 17, but in our practice we routinely see patients in their 30s and 40s who have always been unhappy with their nose and are now in the place in their life when they can take the time to do it. In the right hands there is no reason to think that your recovery should be any slower or more difficult at all. Simply make sure that you see someone who has a dedicated rhinoplasty... more

Peyman Solieman, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty at 37

Age alone is not a contraindication for a nasal procedure. Have several consultations and you will get an idea of a consensus opinion. Look for a board certified surgeon who does a significant volume of rhinoplasty. Good luck.

David C. Yao, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

What To Expect With Rhinoplasty After 35

There's no age limit to improving your appearance. I'm stunned that any plastic and cosmetic surgeon would say that to a prospective patient. From your photos aesthetically your nose and tip could be thinned, with the tip rotated slightly with Rhinoplasty. IMHO, you should find another surgeon with a better bedside manner.

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

Rhinoplasty for 37 Year Old Lady

Physically it is not more difficult to have a rhinoplasty at age 37 and the results will be just as good as the patient who had surgery as a teenager. It's really not about self-esteem. Since when do we have to apologize for wanting to look better? Besides, you're not doing the surgery for them, but rather yourself. Very few people will not notice that you had a rhinoplasty because most are not that observant. If this is what you want, make the change and enjoy it. more