Would being underweight prevent you from getting cosmetic surgery?

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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.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

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

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If you are otherwise healthy, you can undergo rhinoplasty to address your concerns.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

William Portuese, MD · Answer

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

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

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.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

As long as you are healthy you weight will not interfere with you ability to have rhinoplasty surgery.

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