is it possible to get a rhinoplasty if I’m underweight? I'm 5'5 and weigh 108.

As long as you have no metabolic issues due to weight loss or nutritional deficiencies then you should be good to go on the rhinoplasty.  Anesthetic doses are always titrated to body weight.  Best of luck.

I always remind my patients that a traditional surgical rhinoplasty is a major medical surgery that requires anesthesia. While each patient is examined and treated accordingly, there are always potential hazards, especially in cases where the patient is underweight or has other medical concerns. With proper precautions and guidance, you should be fine as long as you are in the hands of a trained, board-certified medical professional with significant experience in major surgery.
With that in mind, there is now a non-surgical alternative that utilizes fillers to lift and tighten portions of the nose. While a non-invasive injection is unquestionably safer than a traditional surgery, the results will not be permanent. Patients still experience life changing results with this non-surgical option and with virtually no pain or downtime it is a highly desirable alternative.

Hello, Your weight will not stop you from being able to undergo a rhinoplasty procedure, assuming that you have a clean bill of health. Take your time and choose an above average Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to perform your rhinoplasty. They will send you for lab work to make sure you are a healthy candidate for surgery. As for your weight, anesthesia administration is based off of your weight, so just make sure to tell your pre-op crew your current weight that day. In my office, we weigh our patients in the pre-op room before their surgery so the anesthesiologist can adjust and provide the best care. Hope this helps. Best Wishes, Dr. Lane Smith Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Las Vegas, NV 

The primary consideration is your overall health, so being skinny is not a problem. Is there a reason why you lost 10 pounds rapidly? Have you been seen by your primary physician and given a clean bill of health? If so, then you should be good to go. Be sure to see a rhinoplasty specialist for consultation.

The weight is ok as long as you have no serious medical condition and are overall healthy. If you have any concerns you can go to your family physician and request a preoperative medical clearance. RegardsDr.J

Helloi thank you for your shared question and information, If you do not have any medical condition it will not be an obstacle for undergoing a surgery, before surgery pre-operation and general anesthetic is checked as well. By a Closed and Atraumatic technique you will  providemaximal healing with minimal edema&swelling and prevent tissue damage, a scar across your columella.Regards,

The lower limit of "normal" BMI is 18.5, so you're close. As long as you don't have any underlying medical condition causing you to be slender, this number alone should not preclude rhinoplasty or general anesthetic. Thank you. Dr Joseph

Hello and thank you for your question.  If you are otherwise in good health and can obtain medical clearance from your primary physician, then this should not be a problem for rhinoplasty.  Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and not just a computer animation system.  You should be able to view numerous pictures of actual patients with noses similar to yours performed by your surgeon.  Best wishes and good luck.


Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACS

Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
 

Weight (whether over or under) shouldn’t have much of an impact on whether a patient is a candidate for rhinoplasty.  An assessment of general health is more important.A visit to a plastic surgeon's office will help you to understand if you're a candidate for the procedure, and what aesthetic and/or functional outcomes are realistic in your particular case.  In order to get a qualified, ethical, and expert opinion on your surgical options and expectations, always schedule an in-person office consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Best of luck,
Keith M. Blechman, MD
New York, NY

If the general health of the patient is good, I would see no problem performing a rhinoplasty in someone who is somewhat underweight.