How Often Does Rhinoplasty on Younger Patients Call for Later Surgeries As the Nose Grows?

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Latest answer by Rod J. Rohrich, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under, deformed, growth, long-term, longevity, revision, younger

Is there any possibility of deformation of the nose in younger rhinoplasty patients due to growth?

6 answers to How Often Does Rhinoplasty on Younger Patients Call for Later Surgeries As the Nose Grows?

Rhinoplasty In a Young Patient

In general, rhinoplasty can be done in a female as young as 15-17 and males as young as 17-19. If done properly, one does not need a revision rhinoplasty later in life. However, I usually do not perform a rhinoplasty at such a young age unless there is a significant deformity or functional problems.

Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Revision Surgery for Nasal Growth after Rhinoplasty

We all say rhinoplasty should be delayed until nasal growth is complete, about 16 yo for a girl and 18 yo for a boy. Having said that, in 35 years I've never seen a patient, done by me or another surgeon, that had problems when the surgery was performed earlier because of nasal trauma, severe functional problems, or psychological issues. However, I'm not suggesting that surgery be done earlier. With time the nose will change due to gravity and the normal aging process, but that... more

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nasal Growth after Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is common plastic surgery procedure for teenage boys and girls. The nose is relatively larger than the rest of the face during this time. Large noses may be due to a bump at the bridge, wide nasal tip, or droopy tip. Due to this facial imbalance or asymmetry, many teenagers pressure their parents for cosmetic surgery. Body parts that might appear too large or too small now can become more proportionate over time. The nose continues to grow as we age, but the largest rate of... more

Houtan Chaboki, MD
Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Noses shouldn't be operated on (cosmetically) until growth is complete!

Elective rhinoplasty surgery may be something a teenager asks for (and may be a good candidate for) at a young age, but elective rhinoplasty should not be considered (even with parental support) until the nose has completed its growth. Secondary surgery is so much more difficult than well-performed initial surgery (especially with noses), so it makes no sense to do this prematurely, even if the youngster complains bitterly! Dr. Wallach's guidelines are right on target: no sooner than... more

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty and growing

It is recommended to dealy rhinoplasty surgery until the young man or woman is of adult size. Usualy for girls no sooner than 15 or 16 and boys no sooner than 17 or 18.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Nobody grows out of a rhinoplasty

The nose doesn't grow with age. The skin might get thicker (rhinophyma) or age but the nasal skeleton doesn't change. A rhinplasty therefore lasts a lifetime.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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