Question:
I’m 16 and I would love to get a nose job. My mom and I met with two doctors, one who was ready to do the surgery and another who said I should wait a few more years. I really want the surgery, but I also really want it to go right. Is it better to wait?
Answer:
Rhinoplasty is the name for cosmetic surgery of the nose (nose-job). Surgery typically involves working on the nasal cartilage, the nasal bones, and often the nasal septum. These structures can be continuing to grow and change up until adulthood—typically 17 for females and 18 for males. Because of this, most rhinoplasty surgeons recommend waiting until a patient is fully grown before undergoing nasal surgery.