Rhinoplasty: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhat is the Ideal Age for a Rhinoplasty?
What would be the ideal age to get a Rhinoplasty? I'm 15 and really looking forward to getting a nose job done, and have many friends who got one and had good results. I'm not sure if I should have it done now.
Tags:
25 Doctor Answers |
Asked by
Clau
in Bolivia
+2
The earliest age that I would consider is 13 for female, 15 for male
The earliest age that I would consider rhinoplasty surgery for a female is 13 years old, and for a male is 15 years old. Nonetheless, ideally, I like to wait until it’s certain the bony and soft tissue structure of the face is fully matured. Consistent with this, the ideal age for rhinoplasty would be in the later teens.
+1
The Ideal for Rhinoplasty Surgery Varies from Surgeon to Surgeon
Several variables should be considered when determining the appropriate age for rhinoplasty surgery. These variables tend to make each patient’s situation unique. As a general rule, it’s important for patients to reach both physical and emotional maturity before proceeding with surgery.
Physical maturity is important for several reasons. Operating on the nose before growth has stabilized can have significant consequences. Under these circumstances, continued growth following...
more
+1
Earliest age for Rhinoplasty
You want to make sure you have stopped growing first. If you have surgery while you are still growing, it can affect the growth of the rest of your face. If you have not grown taller or bought a larger shoe size in more than a year or for girls, a year after you start menstruating, you are probably finished growing. Also, you want to make sure that your parents and family are supportive and able to help with post-operative care.
You might also like...
Real Stories
Reduction Rhinoplasty - Denver, CO
Hello! I had my surgery on May 24th. I have been self conscience over my nose since middle...
+1
You must stop growing first.
Once you have stopped growing, you may have a rhinoplasty. For a young lady, this is usually 16 years old. Your growth chart at your pediatrician's office will show if you have leveled off in height. Also, xrays of the growth plates in your hands will show if you have stopped growing.
+1
15 an acceptable age to begin research for a more desirable nose
Rhinoplasty or cosmetic nose surgery is one of the most common adolescent plastic surgery procedures; however, it’s important to only have nose surgery after you’ve reached at least 90% of your physical maturity as further growth and changes with your bone structure can alter your nose surgery results. At 15, facial growth is complete in a majority of patients, so it’s an acceptable age to begin research for a more desirable nose. Also, it’s important for you to...
more
+1
What is the Ideal Age for a Rhinoplasty
The ideal age for a female is 13-14 and for a male is 15-16. First I would make sure that the skeletal growth is complete. This procedure may be done for a variety of reasons including medical and ethnic.
+1
Age for rhinoplasty surgery
Generally age 15 for women and 16 for men. In certain situations surgery maybe done in 14 year old women if they have reached puberty and have physical signs of development.
Aside from physical development surgeons must consider potential patients emotional readiness to undergo cosmetic surgery.
+1
For boys it is usually 16 for girls can consider at 15
I like my patients to be at least 16 years old for boys and at least 15 for girls. At this age they usually mature enough physically and mentally to undergo and understand this type of procedure. But of course there are exceptions. If you are not sure if you are a good candidate consider visiting a board certified plastic surgeon with your parents!
+1
Ideal Age For Rhinoplasty
Dear Clau,
Normally, most of the nasal development is reached at about 16 years of age for females.
I encourage you to wait a little more so your bone structure achieves full maturity.
I hope this helps and the best of luck to you.
Dr. Sajjadian
+1
Ideal Age for Rhinoplasty
There is no ideal age for rhinoplasty. The youngest age that a rhinoplasty can be done is 15-17 in a female and 17-19 in a male because that’s when most of the nasal growth has completed. Doing a rhinoplasty at a younger age than that requires circumstances such as a congenital deformity, severe nasal airway obstruction or deviation which will require functional correction. This needs to be individualized based upon the patient’s symptoms of nasal deformity.
more
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
Comments (0)