Am I mature enough for Rhinoplasty? (photo)

In most cases, rhinoplasty should be delayed until the facial skeleton has matured. This is typically in the mid to late teens. For girls, cosmetic rhinoplasty should be delayed until at least 14-16 years old. When rhinoplasty is performed after this stage, it is unlikely that the changes from surgery will detrimentally effect facial skeleton development.What is of equal importance to the physical maturity of the face is the emotional maturity of the patient. When considering cosmetic surgery, it is important to do it for the right motivations-doing it for yourself to look good and feel more confident about your appearance. Additionally, it is important to have realistic expectations about the type of result that can be achieved following rhinoplasty surgery; an improvement in the appearance of the nose, improved balance and harmony between the nose and your facial features, and a timeless result-a result that will look good both right now and in the future.It appears that there are some things with your nose that could be improved and you would benefit from seeing a board certified plastic surgeon to see what options there are for you. It is quite unfortunate that you left your school because people were teasing you. I hope you have found a better school where you can attend and enjoy yourself - don't allow anyone to deprive you of your opportunity to learn and get an education. I hope you have someone around you that you can talk to if this continues to happen.

In our practice, rhinoplasty may be considered in some 14 year old, young women. With the blessings and consent of your parents, you may wish to consider consulting several rhinoplasty specialists with them to see if this would be appropriate for you.Hope this helps.Dr. Joseph

If skeletal growth is complete, rhinoplasty can be considered with parental consent.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds
of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year. Then look at the
plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a
sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

I think that you are probably ready to have your rhinoplasty. However, it is best to wait to you are 15 to make sure your nose has fully developed.

I agree you would benefit significantly from a more elegant nose. If you can get clearance from your family doctor or pediatrician -that you have stopped growing then you would be a candidate for rhinoplasty at this age. Pus, parental consent is required. Otherwise, waiting until you are 16 y.o. would be advised.