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What is the recommended age for septoplasty?
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Adult nose size: You should wait until the nose is adult size - around 14 for females, perhaps 16 for most males.
Answered 10/10/2015
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Age for Septoplasty: Most facial surgeons advise on waiting until the nose has matured before performing a septoplasty, which is typically age 16 for girls and 17 for boys. Non-surgical options are preferred before this age to help improve the symptoms from a deviated septum.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Growth: When facial growth complete. Late teens usually.
Answered 10/11/2015
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