Nose job: Does your nose grow as you get taller?

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I got an x-ray of my knee and the growth plates are closed but the ones in the wrist are still open. I thought the knee x-ray closes last. I checked to see if my nose has stopped growing so i can get a nose job.Is it true that if you grow in height your nose grows too

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear Ariana55069,As you grow, the nose continues to grow as well. For that reason, I recommend for females to wait until at least 16 and males until 17 before any procedures are done.Best regards, Nima Shemirani

David Stoker, MD · Answer

Your nose does grow as you age.  It is best to wait until you are fully grown to have rhinoplasty surgery, which is typically at least age 16 for girls and 17 for boys.  The nose continues to grow in smaller amounts in future decades.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

The short answer is yes. If you are female nasal surgery can be done at 14 years of age. If you are a maleyou should wait until 18 to 20 years of age.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Ariana55069,
every bone in human body grows during puberty. Only when the growth plates are closed, the growth process is finished. I would recommend you to wait a bit more or consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon which has a lot experience in rhinoplasty.
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 
  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

William Portuese, MD · Answer

The nose does grow in proportion to your face and body. It is best to  delay getting a nose job until you have  stopped growing.

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