When is the Appropiate AGE for a Male to Have Chin Augmentation and Rhinoplasty?

Most chin augmentation  as well as rhinoplasty procedures are done on adults when final chin growth is finished typically from age 18 to early twenties. However in certain cases of malocclusion and undergrowth that is severe a chin augmentation may be warranted The reason we recommend waiting is to not intefere with potential growth which can cause deformity as well  as to have a long term predictable result.

In the meantime chin injectables with fillers can allow you to see the difference until such time as surgery may be indicated

If there has been no growth for a year at 18 years of age both can be done then. I have not had any exception to this in 35 years of rhinoplasty, etc. 

This is an excellent question. Women start their final growth spurt earlier than men and they also finish at an earlier age. For a girl, the proper age is around 16 and for a boy the proper age for rhinoplasty and genioplasty is after 18.  The oiliness of the skin is somewhat hormonal related which improves around the same time as the end of the growth spurt in most people. RB

The most appropriate age for rhinoplasty is after the full growth of the facial skeleton. It is very individual depenedent but by 21 years of age most males have achieved their full growth potential. However, the earliest age for rhinoplasty and chin implant would be around 15 years of age. The deicison has to be based on an individual to ensure he is mature enough to handle the surgery at an emotional level.

Regards

Dr. J

 

Disclaimer: This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Rhinoplasty can be performed on young men and woman after their facial growth has been completed. This typically translates into age 15-16 for woman and 16-17 for men.