Are Nose Jobs Safe for Teens?

These days plastic surgery is not just for older men and women who want to turn back the signs of aging on their faces and bodies. Young people are increasingly looking to surgeons to correct aspects of their appearance they find less than satisfying.

Nose reshaping, or rhinoplasty, is the most requested aesthetic and plastic surgery procedure by teens. Most surgeons recommend that their patients wait until the age of 13 or 14 for girls and 15 or 16 for boys, the age when the nose is 90% of adult size.

Although a nose job procedure can have a positive impact on a teen’s self-esteem and body image, it is a serious procedure and patients must understand the risks and limitations. It is important that the decision is the teen’s and not based solely on the opinion of family or friends.

A successful outcome is directly related to having realistic expectations of what the nose will look like after the surgery. In most cases, the incisions will be inside the nose and not visible.

The potential complications of rhinoplasty include blood accumulation under the skin, infection, and reaction to anesthesia. To reduce the risks, always follow the advice and post-surgery instructions of your plastic surgeon.

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