The ideal age for rhinoplasty
The
ideal age to get a rhinoplasty is not strictly defined. The youngest age a
girl can undergo rhinoplasty is 15-17 years, while a boy can have the
surgery at the age of 17-19 years, given it is the time one’s nose is fully
developed.
In women, skeletal maturity can occur whenever between the age of 13 to 15
years, while men present skeletal maturity at the age of 14 16 years.
Juvenile patients should be emotionally ready to be subjected to a surgery
of this kind, and be in a position to understand all aspects of the
procedure.
Having
a rhinoplasty at a younger age than required may lead to problems, such as
severe nasal airways obstruction or deviation, which requires a functional
correction procedure.
For this reason, a surgical procedure should always be planned according to
the patient’s individual symptoms.
