Does the age of a patient who undergoes rhinoplasty affect the success and healing of the procedure?

November 21, 2022
Asked By:Jane5249 in Seattle, Washington

I am a 38 year old woman who is considering rhinoplasty. Will my age affect the way I heal from the procedure at all? Is there any real difference in undergoing rhinoplasty in your late 30's versus your early 20's? Are there any negatives to having the procedure done at an older age versus a younger age?

Answers (12)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
November 23, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty

2 people found this helpful
Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
November 23, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty

2 people found this helpful
Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
August 23, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Selcuk Inanli, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
August 23, 2023

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Selcuk Inanli, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2022

Answer: Age and rhinoplasty

1 person found this helpful
Thomas Spalla, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2022

Answer: Age and rhinoplasty

1 person found this helpful
Thomas Spalla, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Rhinoplasty

Everything you need to know about Rhinoplasty

  • 90% worth it
  • 21.7k reviews
  • Avg cost: $11,200
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
December 19, 2022

Answer: Rarely too old for rhinoplasty, and 38 is Young!

1 person found this helpful
Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 19, 2022

Answer: Rarely too old for rhinoplasty, and 38 is Young!

1 person found this helpful
Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 4, 2022

Answer: Aging and Rhinoplasty

1 person found this helpful
J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 4, 2022

Answer: Aging and Rhinoplasty

1 person found this helpful
J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 2, 2022

Answer: Does the age of a patient who undergoes rhinoplasty affect the success and healing of the procedure?

1 person found this helpful
Thomas Trevisani, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 2, 2022

Answer: Does the age of a patient who undergoes rhinoplasty affect the success and healing of the procedure?

1 person found this helpful
Thomas Trevisani, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Rhinoplasty

Everything you need to know about Rhinoplasty

  • 90% worth it
  • 21.7k reviews
  • Avg cost: $11,200
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT