What is the ideal age for a Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is a common procedure that teenagers contemplate. While there is not a specific age requirement, there are some general guidlines that surgeons consider with teenage patients. First, is the patient physically mature? Is the patient still growing? In females, the skeletal maturity can occur anywhere... more

There is no ideal age for getting a rhinoplasty done. However, 16 years of age is probably the minimum age so as to make sure that the nose bones have finished growing prior to embarking on an elective cosmetic procedure. Nose surgery can be done at any age as long as the patient is in good physical health.

The best age is when the nose has slowed it's growth and has reached a stable appearance. You are the best person to judge that. It is when the nose has not changed for well over a year. This is typically about 14-16 for a female and 16-18 for a male.

A single profile view is not the full picture. If you want a Rhinoplasty, you should speak with a board certified plsatic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. Usually I wait until young ladies are 15 or 16 (until they have reached adult size and physical maturity) before I offer them a... more

Rhinoplasty, by definition, includes a surgical repair of the nasal bone and cartilaginous elements of the nose. However, the nasal bone and cartilage continue to develop until the late teens and possibly into the twenties.  Optimal timing of a rhinoplasty should be in the late teens to avoid... more

The minimum age for males is 16 to 17 and female 15 to 16.  If there is significant nasal deformity causing psycho-social stress these ages can be even lower.  I also interview the patient and parents to determine if the are emotionally ready and have realistic expectations for this... more

Your face has matured and you are excited about moving ahead. Rhinoplasty is safe and results predictable at 15. You are at a formative period of your life and nasal shaping can be very uplifting and help you move ahead with a positive self image and confident outlook. If you are confident with your surgeon go... more

 Rhinoplasty involves reshaping the nasal bones and cartilages to create a balance in the sub-units of the nose and proper relationships to the individual mid-face. Usually nasal growth is complete by late teens. However this surgery is a process that requires patience and sometimes an adjustment to the... more

For males, we usually wait until they are over 18 as they mature and grow later than girls. For females, if you have had your menses for a few years, are a reletively stable height and weight, then over 14 is reasonable. Another factor that needs to be evaluated is maturity, this is a surgical procedure and... more

The traditional teaching is to wait until age 15 or 16 for women and sometimes even older for men. Surgeons want to wait until your nose has finished growing so that they don't theoretically risk affecting your nasal growth. Nasal 'maturity' happens at different ages, though. Some girls are physically... more