Can You Attend a Consultation when You Are 17, to Eventually Have the Procedure when You Are 18?

October 19, 2012
Asked By:PhoebeC21

i understand there is an age limit to a Rhinoplasty procedure (open or closed), but is it legal to kick start the process and book and attend a consultation a few months before you turn 18? Thank you

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October 23, 2012

Answer: Teen age rhinoplasty consultation

Thomas E. Kaniff, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 23, 2012

Answer: Teen age rhinoplasty consultation

Thomas E. Kaniff, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 1, 2015

Answer: You will need to have a parent with you during your consultation for Rhinoplasty, if you're under 18.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 1, 2015

Answer: You will need to have a parent with you during your consultation for Rhinoplasty, if you're under 18.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 22, 2012

Answer: Teens are usually OK for rhinoplasty by 15 for girls and 16 for boys but legally you need a parent until you are 18

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 22, 2012

Answer: Teens are usually OK for rhinoplasty by 15 for girls and 16 for boys but legally you need a parent until you are 18

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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October 20, 2012

Answer: Rhinoplasty Consultation at age 17

Stewart Wang, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 20, 2012

Answer: Rhinoplasty Consultation at age 17

Stewart Wang, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 21, 2012

Answer: Consultation at 17

October 21, 2012

Answer: Consultation at 17

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