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At what age do u have to be to have a nose job?

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Dr. Christian Stallworth answered

Specializes in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

Finished growing: Rhinoplasty is ideally delayed until a person reaches skeletal maturity - this roughly 15-17 in girls and 16-18 in boys.

Answered 3/26/2013

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15-16 in general: Most patients over the age of 15-16 are good candidates for rhinoplasty. Another consideration is the emotional maturity and family support of young rhinoplasty patients. It's critical to have reasonable expectations and parental support.

Answered 11/25/2012

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Depends: If a young person is mature physically and mentally 14 years old may be ok, but it depends on the patient.

Answered 3/26/2013

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16 or 17: The earliest age to do a cosmetic nose job is around 16 for a girl and 17 for a boy. The nasal bones and cartilages are still maturing and the young man or woman is probably not emotionally mature enough until that age.

Answered 6/9/2015

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Dr. Larry Nichter answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Age for Rhinoplasty: Rhinoplasty age anytime after 18 for most patients is reasonable for rhinoplasty, provided the patient is in otherwise good health and the indications for surgery are present...

Answered 5/8/2014

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Rhinoplasty: if this question pertains to a child, the teaching is to wait for a girl to pass menarche and for a boy to be past the growing phase. Manipulating parts of the nose can affect midface growth.

Answered 10/17/2014

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Varies: Patients with congenital deformities may undergo treatment vary early. However for most people, it is recommended following completion of growth: 16 in females and 18 in males.

Answered 10/4/2017

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