At What Age Can Rhinoplasty Be Performed? Dr. Jaimie DeRosa explains....

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Jaimie DeRosa, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Many patients ask me if there an ideal age for a nose job.  In truth, rhinoplasty is a simple procedure that has no upper age limit for people in good health.  At the lower age limit, a teenager’s nose needs to finish growing before he or she can have surgery. Typically, for girls this is by 15 or 16, and for boys it is about 16 or 17.  There is no universal perfect age for rhinoplasty.  It depends entirely on the individual.

“Emotional maturity is a huge factor in deciding whether or not a teenager is ready for rhinoplasty.” — Dr. Jaimie DeRosa

Rhinoplasty is the most popular aesthetic surgery procedure among teenagers. Dr. DeRosa works closely with her teen patients and their parents to ensure that everyone understands the implications of the surgery. It’s important that the teen knows the risks and benefits of the surgery and has the psychological maturity to handle the experience.

It’s also critical that each patient has appropriate and realistic expectations for the surgery. Dr. DeRosa has sophisticated imaging technology that allows her to create an “after” image of the anticipated results that will help the patient “see” what his or her final result may be. Bringing the nose into proportion with the rest of the face can have a very positive impact on a teen’s confidence and overall quality of life.

“DeRosa took a lot of time explaining to Isabelle what rhinoplasty and recovery would be like and described the results we could expect. It’s not uncommon for teenagers to be uncomfortable in their newly grown bodies, so I appreciated her careful discussion about whether Isabelle was comfortable with her overall appearance and body, or whether her nose was a very specific issue. She wanted to make sure that Isabelle was emotionally and physically mature enough for such a procedure. Dr. DeRosa even suggested that we might want to wait a bit, and then come back for a second consultation after really thinking it over.”

(Excerpt from article, “Why I Paid For My Teenager’s Nose Job”) 

We hope this information is helpful.  Interested in learning more?  Our facial plastic surgeons here at the DeRosa Center on Newbury Street, Boston are available for a complimentary consultation and will talk more with you about your concerns and goals.

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Dr. DeRosa is an absolute rarity and total pleasure to work with. She has taken the time and had patience with me throughout my consultation process, mini lift surgery and post surgery. She and the entire staff at The DeRosa Center have been outstanding and very accessible from the start of my journey to its conclusion. I am over the moon with the results, I still look like myself but just a younger, more beautiful version! The healing process was clearly explained to me and I was surprised at how well I looked after only a short time. I highly recommend Dr. DeRosa, she is one of the kindest and most caring and talented plastic surgeon I have had the privilege of being a patient of and I am grateful for the wonderful experience.

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