I am a 15-year-old male. I want to have Rhinoplasty performed and I want to know if it is safe and recommended for my age. My goal isn't to be more popular or well liked, I just want to be able to love my body and be a more confident person. In other words, I loathe my nose. It is big, ugly, and has been making me fearful my whole life. It has a large bump, and is just overall to big. Help!
September 14, 2009
Answer: Rhinoplasty Age You are right around the cut off. The reason we dont like do surgery at an early age is because the face has not completely grown, so the chance of needing revision surgery does increase. Knowing this and if you are willing to take the chance then I would move forth.
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September 14, 2009
Answer: Rhinoplasty Age You are right around the cut off. The reason we dont like do surgery at an early age is because the face has not completely grown, so the chance of needing revision surgery does increase. Knowing this and if you are willing to take the chance then I would move forth.
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September 14, 2009
Answer: Rhinoplasty is okay for teens Rhinoplasty is defininitely an option for you. Many teenagers with cleft lips and cleft palates get rhinoplasties to help with their facial aesthetics, and in order to improve your self-image a rhinoplasty for you would be okay. Rhinoplasty is a very well tolerated procedure typically done as an outpatient with minimal pain. Talk with your plastic surgeon about your specific goals that sound very reasonable according to your initial statement. Good luck!
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September 14, 2009
Answer: Rhinoplasty is okay for teens Rhinoplasty is defininitely an option for you. Many teenagers with cleft lips and cleft palates get rhinoplasties to help with their facial aesthetics, and in order to improve your self-image a rhinoplasty for you would be okay. Rhinoplasty is a very well tolerated procedure typically done as an outpatient with minimal pain. Talk with your plastic surgeon about your specific goals that sound very reasonable according to your initial statement. Good luck!
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