I am 16 years old. Am I a candidate for a nose job? (photos)

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I am 16 and have hated my nose since I was little. I have a dorsal hump and my nose slighty curves downward creating a hook. My nose also droops down and overall doesn't go well with my face. Also, I know I have a deviated septum as well as I have some difficulty breathing which I want fixed. Overall,I am pleased with my nose from the front, but hate my profile. I am aware of the surgery and the procedures and I'm willing to take the risk. Is it a good idea at 16? What is the price range?

Sam Rizk, MD · Answer

Before considering a nose job, it is important that your face is fully matured. Growth during puberty can continuously affect the look of your nose and can thereby change your facial features until you have reached full maturity. For women, 16 years is not necessarily “too young” to get a nose job- there is no particular age limit, candidacy varies on a person-to-person basis. For a more thorough examination of your individual case and to see if you would make a good candidate for a nose job, I would suggest consulting a surgeon in person.

Michael A. Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for providing the photos, as they are very helpful. Yes, I believe you would be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty.  With parental consent, 16 years old is an acceptable age to have this procedure. Prices can range anywhere from $3500 to $7500, depending on the extent of the correction and which part of the country you live in. While price is always a consideration for anyone considering plastic surgery, it's most important that you verify the surgeon's experience, skill level, qualifications, and board status. Please do your research.

Bahman Guyuron, MD · Answer

At age 16 you are in an optimal age for a rhinoplasty. The minimum age for a female at which I do rhinoplasty is 13 years.

Ronald Schuster, MD · Answer

I can understand your concerns and agree with your description. You are certainly old enough to have the surgery. You need to discuss this with your parents. If they are on board then the next step would be to go to some consultations together so that all of you can be in on the process. Good luck.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Rhinoplasty and chin implant for a more attractive face is what you would benefit from. The tip needs slight refinement to go with the new bridge and to straighten your nose . See a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who does natural noses and do not shop price shop quality.For 35 years I have done this surgery on girls 14 and older without problem and there is no need to wait.

Samir Undavia, MD · Answer

16 is a very reasonable age to have this surgery performed.  In my practice two things have to be satisfied. 1. You have been menstruating for at least 2 years.  2.  Your shoe size hasn't changed in at least 12 months.  These two things make it less likely that your face will have significant growth.  The price varies dramatically, depending on location, and can vary with your insurance coverage also.  it can start roughly at 5000 and go up from there, especially when anesthesia and hospital costs are included.  Good Luck with your surgery!

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello Rachlica,Thanks for your question.  At the age of 16, your mid face has developed completely.  It would be safe to have rhinoplasty.  I typically will perform rhinoplasty on females as young as 14 years old.  Males have to wait until at least 17 years old because their faces finish growing later than females.  I would recommend that you and your parents visit a rhinoplasty specialist to get an exam of your nose and find out what your options might be for surgery.  Also inquire about whether your health insurance would cover a part of your surgery.It is important to note that rhinoplasty is essentially permanent so be very sure that you want this!Good luck,Dr. Shah

Steven K. White, Sr., MD · Answer

Yes! Absolutely a canidate for a nose job. Breathing can also be improved, the average price range is $8500.00

Kyle S. Choe, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Rachlica, Thanks for your
question.  I believe you are old enough
to have a conservative rhinoplasty.  In
looking at your photos, from the frontal view, it appears that you have just a slight
deviation of your septum, possibly to the right.  From the profile view, you do have a dorsal
hump.  I believe that some of this is bony in nature and some in cartilaginous in nature, especially the caudal
septum.  I also see a slightly weak
chin. In my opinion, you would benefit
from having the dorsal hump removed, a conservative amount of cartilaginous
septum removed, and possibly a small chin implant to improving your
profile view.  The cost for this really
depends on whether or not you choose to have the chin implant.  The cost range for just the rhinoplasty
portion is $3000-$5000, with the chin implant this could increase up to $7000.
Good luck to you.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Only with parental approval. But YES you can improve your appearance with a rhinoplasty surgery......

I am 16 years old. Am I a candidate for a nose job? (photos)

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