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Can I make a consultation for Rhinoplasty without parents knowing?

FrankSJun 3, 2014
Considering rhinoplasty: I want to talk to a surgeon at least to look at my options. Can this be done without a parent? I want to get a procedure done as soon as possible, hopefully next summer. I don't want to get my parents involved. I'm a 19 year-old boy and want to be a self-directed person in life, and care about my aesthetics. 

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