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Too Young for Rhinoplasty at 16?

Im a sixteen year old female. I have always had an annoyingly large nose but ever since I broke my nose when I was 11 or 12 I have had to deal with a bump in the middle and a slightly pointed end. Anyway I would love to have rhinoplasty to correct this. Im just wondering am I a suitable canidate or should I wait a few years? Thank you for your help.

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Rhinoplasty at age 16

It is certainly acceptable to have a rhinoplasty at age 16, especially since it has been broken. Patients who are under the age of 18 must have consent from their parents to undergo the procedure.

Parents Consent Needed For Rhinoplasty At 16.

Thank you for your question. Generally speaking I prefer to wait until 18 to do a Rhinoplasty. However if you are fully mature, an appropriate candidate physically and mentally, and have your parents approval and consent it is possible. Certainly in cases of Nasal Fracture surgery is appropriate to correct the deformity at age 16.

Too young for rhinoplasty (nose job)?

At 16 years of age the nose is nearly, if not completely developed. A full consultation by a board certified plastic surgeon will help you determine if you are ready for this life-changing step. At this age, parental consent is a must. I like to use the Vectra 3D system to help you visualize the changes in your own face prior to surgery in a life-like, three dimensional model of yourself.

Sixteen Can Be the Right Age for Rhinoplasty

In girls, most nasal growth is considered complete by age sixteen. So, if your emotional maturity matches your physical, then you certainly can safely get your nose done. Your prospective surgeon will evaluate your candidacy, and if he, your folks and you are all on the same page, then go for it!

Maybe and maybe not

The age for rhinoplasty depends on two basic parameters--maturity and biology. Some patients even younger that 16 are mature, can articulate their surgical goals, and can cooperate with surgery--realizing that the result may not be perfect, no matter how hard patient and surgeon try. You are old enough biologically--only your and your parents and your surgeon can evaluate the other aspects. Good luck!

Appropriate Age for Rhinoplasty

I have performed rhinoplasty series in female patients as young as 15 years old, provided the patients are mature emotionally, and have near full to full growth. This is a safe procedure, provided it is performed properly. see video

Rhinoplasty at age 16

Rhinoplasty at age 16 is generally acceptable, as long as your mid-face is adequately developed and you have realistic expectations.

Appropriate Age for Rhinoplasty

That is not too young, 16 is a good age to have a rhinoplasty. Almost all females have fully developed facial structure by 14 years old. Your age 16 would not stop you from being a suitable candidate.

Correct age for rhinoplasty

Most females by age 16 are physically mature enough to have rhinoplasty surgery. Another aspect is emotional maturity and making sure your expectations are realistic. You can your parents should visit with a few facial plastic surgeons or plastic surgeons who do a lot of rhinoplasty surgery to see what options you have.

Is 16 too young for Rhinoplasty

The rule is that once the nose has achieved the majority of its growth phase, a Rhinoplasty is OK. The fracture, to your nose at 11 or 12 was more traumatic than a Rhinoplasty that uses surgical quality nasal fractures. Have a few consultations with qualified Rhinoplasty surgeons that have good reputations...along with your parents.

Best age for rhinoplasty

Determining whether someone is old enough for cosmetic rhinoplasty is based on multiple factors. If the nose still has pediatric-looking features, then it may be too soon. Sixteen years old is usually an adequate age, though. Additionally, emotional maturity is important since rhinoplasty--like any cosmetic plastic surgery--is an extremely important decision with lasting consequences. Finally, the patient's general health needs to be considered. Younger patients tend to be healthy, of... more

Rhinoplasty can be performed at 16 years of age. But are you an appropriate candidate?

Rhinoplasty can be performed at 16 years of age. But are you an appropriate candidate? Good candidates for rhinoplasty have concerns that their surgeon feel can be addressed with surgery. Further, good candidates for rhinoplasty have reasonable expectations of the potential results. With regard to your age, by itself, you're a perfectly suitable candidate. I suggest you visit an experience Facial Plastic Surgeon for full evaluation to determine if rhinoplasty would be helpful for you... more

You can have rhinoplasty

Your age and your concerns are appropriate. I suggest you see your local plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. Good luck

Rhinoplasty

As noted below 16 is an appropriate age to consider rhinoplasty as the nose is nearly fully developed at that time

What is the earliest age for having rhinoplasty?

Ideally, rhinoplasty should be done once the nose has finished growing. In females, that is typically at age 16 and in males perhaps closer to age 17. Other factors such a psychological readiness should also be considered.

Rhinoplasty at Age 16

Rhinoplasty is appropriate in a 16 year old physically mature girl. I do surgery on many young ladies at this age before they move on to their university education. In the United States a 16 year old needs parental permission.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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16 and rhinoplasty

16 is probably OK for a young woman to have a rhinoplasty, provided that she has completed growth and she has a fairly regular menses.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Lower Age Limit Female Rhinoplasty

You should be fine making plans to have a rhinoplasty at your age. The reality is that your nose is very close to being fully developed from a surgical standpoint. The concern when you are younger is that your nose will either continue to grow after having a rhinoplasty or that you would stunt the growth in some way that might be detrimental. I happen to perform rhinoplasty all the time on 16 year females. Males should wait about 1-2 years longer before considering rhinoplasty surgery. Hope... more

Too Young for Rhinoplasty at 16?

At age 16 your nose is almost fully developed and rhinopolasty is appropriate provided all are criteria are met.

CORRECT AGE FOR RHINOPLASTY

At 16 you are nearly if not completely developed. It's fine to have a Rhinoplasty at this age. Go for it. You will love your new nose.

16 is fine but waiting is fine too

Hi, 16 is fine for rhinoplasty as long as your physical and mental growth have plateaued. But there is nothing wrong with waiting a few more years and doing more homework and research on the subject.