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Would being underweight prevent you from getting cosmetic surgery?

I am 5'6, male, 18yr old & 115lb I have heard that this is underweight for my height but I find it very difficult to gain any weight, I want a rhinoplasty procedure & have wanted one for very long now, would my weight prevent the chances of me being a candidate? besides my weight I'm 100% healthy.

Doctor Answers 6

March 6th, 2014

Underweight is okay for a rhinoplasty

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 As long as you're in good health and in positive nitrogen balance,  It is acceptable to undergo cosmetic nasal surgery. If there any questions it might be a good idea to have a history and physical by your family physician. For many examples of rhinoplasty, please see  the link below to our photo gallery

Learn more: http://www.seattlefacial.com/photogallery/rhinoplasty_photos24.html

William Portuese, MD


Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 157 reviews

March 6th, 2014

Would being underweight prevent you from getting cosmetic surgery?

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No, being a bit underweight should not prevent you from having surgery as long as your are healthy.  I would suggest seeing your doctor and having some lab work drawn.  If that is within normal limits, there should be no issue.

Learn more: http://www.beverlyhills-plasticsurgery.com/

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 out of 5 stars 28 reviews

March 6th, 2014

Rhinoplasty in the skinny male is possible.

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Rhinoplasty in the skinny male is possible.Select a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who does natural noses. 
Toby Mayer, MD

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 38 reviews

March 6th, 2014

Cosmetic Surgery in Under Weight Patient

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As long as you are healthy you weight will not interfere with you ability to have rhinoplasty surgery.  
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 43 reviews

March 6th, 2014

Would being underweight prevent you from getting cosmetic surgery?

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As long as you are well nourished, being a little "underweight" is not an impediment to having an elective procedure. But I think you should wait another 2-3 years because the male nose sometimes continues to change until around 20-21 years of age.
Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Ronald V. DeMars, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 29 reviews

March 6th, 2014

Would being underweight prevent you from getting cosmetic surgery?

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  If you are otherwise healthy, you can undergo rhinoplasty to address your concerns.

Kenneth Hughes, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Learn more: http://www.hughesplasticsurgery.com/Rhinoplasty.php

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 524 reviews

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