At 56, Am I Too Old for Tip Rhinoplasty?

As long as you are in good
health, and you have enough time to take out of your schedule for a proper
recovery, you are not “too old” to undergo a rhinoplasty. A nose job is a
cosmetic surgery solely intended to make the patient look and feel better about
their appearance by manipulating the shape and size of the nose to compliment
surrounding facial features, and can be tailored to a patient of any age. Like
any patient, you will need to have a physical exam and be cleared by your
general doctor prior to the date of your surgery. If this is something you’ve
been considering, I encourage you to consult with a certified facial plastic surgeon
in person and to not let your age hold you back.

It is very common for the nasal tip to start drooping, while the face and eyelids sag as well.  Performing a rhinoplasty at your age can reduce the nasal size while lifting the droopy tip.  It is important to evaluate your nasal airway breathing to determine if the septum is deviated and causing obstruction.

If the septum needs to be fixed, it can be done at  the same time(septorhinoplasty) as the nose reshaping.  At your age, a preoperative medical clearance with an internist is recommended. 

Hello,There is no age limit to a rhinoplasty. If you do not like your nose, then you can fix it! Good Luck!Deepak Dugar, MDScarless Rhinoplasty ExpertBeverly Hills, CA 90210

Hello! Thank you for your question! Age alone is not a contraindication
to a surgical procedure. There are a few medical
comorbidities that contribute to a higher risk during any surgical
procedure including infections, wound complications, delayed wound
healing, bleeding, anesthetic risks, etc. Factors such as diabetes,
hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart problems, lung problems,
etc are more common in the elderly. However, if you are healthy, or
these conditions are well-controlled, you would certainly still be a
candidate for a surgical procedure. If your complaints or desires are
great enough to consider the surgical option, I would seek a
consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your complaints and go
over the options as well as risks and benefits of the procedure.You
should obtain medical clearance from your primary care physician that
you
are at an acceptable risk for undergoing a surgical procedure. For
elective or aesthetic procedures, your surgeon may want to get you to a
reasonable health status prior to consideration for a procedure.
Discuss all of
your medical comorbidities and medication with your surgeon prior and
discuss these risks. Also, discuss this with your anesthesiologist as
proper monitoring and medications will be watched closely. This
procedure should still be very safe for you and hope for an
uncomplicated course with an excellent result! Hope that this helps!
Best wishes!

Hello,

Many patients your age request rhinoplasty. If your tip is drooping or looks overly long, cosmetic rhinoplasty can be very rewarding. It may significantly improve your facial balance and profile. I would recommend a consult with a rhinoplasty specialist and go through the process of computer imaging to see what your options would be. You can find out more about computer imaging by following the link below.

All the best,

Dr. Buonassisi

There is no limit on doing a rhinoplasty on older patients. As long as you are healthy enough for surgery of any kind.

Hi,

56 is the perfect age for tip rhinoplasty.  Many have the false belief that the nose grows as we age.  In fact what happens is the support of the nose weakens and the tip drops making the overall nose appear to be larger.  After tiplasty, new fibrous (scar) tissue and suturing support the nose keeping it looking youthful.  Tiplasty is great for those born 1953-54.  Choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

The nose, as with other parts of the face and neck, continues to change with age and sun exposure. Typically, the nasal skin thickens and the tip becomes more droopy.

Cosmetic surgery is primarily based on physical health, not age alone. Nasal surgery may be performed safely for most individuals. You plastic surgeon will perform a comprehensive evaluation to help determine your eligibility for a facial cosmetic procedure. Speak with a plastic surgeon in your area to provide appropriate options for you. Best of luck.

There is no age cutoff for rhinoplasty as long as you are healthy. The oldest patient I performed a rhinoplasty on was 76. He hit his nose and it caused a deviated septum and nasal obstruction. He always wanted a Rhinoplasty, which I did along with repairing the deviated septum.

Your age is not a limitation. IF you are in otherwise good health, you could certainley consider a rhinoplasty surgery,