What To Expect With Rhinoplasty After 35 (photo)

The age is irrelevant. I have done the procedure on patients in their 20s and patients in their 50s or 60s. The procedure is indvidualized for the patient not their age. One of my patients in her 20s went back home for a family get together and told me no one guessed she had had a rhinoplasty. They thought she had done her hair differently. If the change is natural, not overdone and the surgery is cosmetic rather than reconstructive no one should know the difference unless they look really closely.

I hope you realize that this format of posting questions and receiving answers lacks the face to face direct communication required for you to make an informed decision regarding your surgery.

My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship.

The goal for Rhinoplasty at any age is to improve the appearance of your nose, yet leave you looking natural. More mature patients often are the best patients. The decision to have rhinoplasty is about you and not related to peer groups, parents or outside influences.

Rhinoplasty is not about self esteem. However, it's not unusual for patients following rhinoplasty to feel better about themselves. Self esteem issues should be a result of, not a reason for rhinoplasty. Surprisingly, unless someone is obsessed with you, they are unlikely to even notice you had surgery. The best response is when patients tell me that they say an old friend from High School and they get "you look great, did you change your hair? lose weight?." Not, had a nosejob?

Rhinoplasty is a very rewarding experience for patients even after 50 years of age. Most patients who do it late in life have been wondering about it for a long time but never went to see a plastic surgeon. So, age should not be the criteria to decide who should get a rhinoplasty. Instead working with your plastic surgeon and communicating your EXACT desires about how to change your nose is essential. Once you and your surgeon agree on the game plan, you are good to go.

I have done rhinoplasty on patients in their 50s and they are very happy. Their only regret was they did not do it sooner.

Regards and good luck.

Dr. J

Age alone is not a contraindication for a nasal procedure. Have several consultations and you will get an idea of a consensus opinion. Look for a board certified surgeon who does a significant volume of rhinoplasty. Good luck.

A rhinoplasty is a surgery that is intended to make you more confident in your look by making your features softer and more aesthetically pleasing. It is important that you are taking this step to an improved self-image for yourself, not for anyone else. Though it is understandable that you are considering the opinions of others in this decision, you should make this decision about your potential cosmetic treatment on your own terms. As far as your age, 35 is by no means “too old” for a nose job. Many patients undergo rhinoplasty surgery well into their 50s and 60s. As long as you are in good physical health, age is not a deterring factor for this potentially life-changing procedure