Rhinoplasty at 17

Minimal age for Rhinoplasty

17 for boys and 15 for girls is acceptable age for having a rhinoplasty. You can proceed with your plans for nasal refinement now.

Do not price shop. That always backfires. Mistakes in cosmetic surgery are hard to fix. Choose your surgeon wisely. (Vasdev Rai, MD, Dallas Plastic Surgeon)

When is the right age for rhinoplasty?

When to undergo a rhinoplasty operation is determined by several factors. Physical maturity is important, and most people are ready by the age of 16-17.

Girls do mature a bit sooner, and may have reached full facial growth by 15. Emotional maturity is another important factor.

All surgical candidates must have a full awareness of the changes to be made, and accept that there are limitations to what a surgeon can achieve.

With realistic expectations and clear goals shared by both patient and surgeon, happy results can occur. (Ira D. Papel, MD, Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Rhinoplasty requires maturity of mind and body.

Cosmetic surgery requires emotional maturity and developmental/physical maturity. Different people achieve both of these at different ages.

Recovery after rhinoplasty at 17

Some 17 year olds are nearly fully grown while others haven’t quite hit their final growth spurt. One gross indicator is weather your shoe size has remained stable over the last few years. In general, girls tend to mature physically earlier and can typically undergo a rhinoplasty at a younger age than boys.

Depending on your growth and development – compared to your family, you may very well be a reasonable candidate for a rhinoplasty. If you are still growing, it would be wise to wait. As you’ve mentioned, the best way to determine your candidacy is through a consultation with an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. (Michael G. Brandt, MD (retired), )

As you stated an in person interview with a boarded surgeon is best, be sure to include your parents because you are still not legal. I have done male cosmetic rhinoplasty is 16 year olds. Depends upon the medical and maturity of the patient. (Darryl J. Blinski, MD, Miami Plastic Surgeon)

Rhinoplasty Expectations in 17 Year Old Male

Rhinoplasty at 17 photos

There are 2 components with cosmetic rhinoplasty, the physical surgery and the psychology behind it. Physically, most plastic surgeons are able to operate on a male nose when puberty is done, typically anywhere from 17-19 years of age in men. Psychologically, as long as you’re mature, getting your rhinoplasty done for you, and have normal expectations about surgery, then you should be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty.

You are on the right track with actually seeing a plastic surgeon for a consultation and examination. The internet is great for many things, but only an actual consultation with your plastic surgeon will give you all of yoru answers. (Roy Kim, MD, San Francisco Plastic Surgeon)

Is Rhinoplasty at 17 Realistic? (Male)

Nose job Rhinoplasty at 17

You can have rhinoplasty at this age. The growth is complete and you seem to be ready for this surgery. (Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO, Huntington Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Many factors impact the decision to undergo surgery as an adolescent. Physical and emotional maturity are of utmost importance. Most girls are finished growing by the time they start menstruation. Boys are usually done growing by 16-18. Most important is whether you are still buying new shoes/pants every year in bigger sizes. If not, it is likely you are done growing. In this case, a thorough discussion with a surgeon is appropriate. (Kristin Egan, MD, Manhattan Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Real Risks and Complications of a Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty surgery at 17

As a plastic surgeon we are most interested in your perception of the problem. Sometimes teenagers and young adults focus in on a physicial abnormality or something they perceive as abnormal when the problem is much deeper.

If I had a well adjusted 17 year old male patient who desired a rhinoplasty for the right reasons I would not hesitate to perform the surgery. It mainly depends on the degree of the actual deformity and the patient’s maturity level.

They need to understand that these are life changing surgical procedure that have real risks and complications. (Jeffrey Zwiren, MD, Atlanta Plastic Surgeon)

Male rhinoplasty at age 17

Young rhinoplasty at 17 years old

In some cases rhinoplasty can be done in a male patient who is 17. Besides being emothionally ready there is the issue of ongoing facial and nasal growth. Usually by 17 or 18 males have completed most of this growth. You and your parent(s) should consult with a few surgeons in your area to see what options you have. (Thomas A. Lamperti, MD, Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon)

Rhinoplasty for the young.

Girls can be done at about 14 years of age and boys at 17-18. The nose is done growing usually and you should be able to find an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to do your nose. (Toby Mayer, MD, Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon)

17 year old rhinoplasty

The general feeling is that you should be done growing. This is hard to measure but, the simplest test is, has your shoe size changed. The other key question is ; what are your reasons for doing this at your tender young age. (David A. Bray, Sr., MD, Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon)