Q: I am a 14-year-old girl who’s had this idea of rhinoplasty since around age 11. I have a very typical Asian nose. Is 14 too young for a rhinoplasty? It has been around 3 years since my first menstrual period and my height, shoe size, and weight have been rigid since the beginning of high school. I would preferably like to change my nose over this summer if possible. Thanks!
A: From a purely anatomical standpoint, patients may safely undergo rhinoplasty when they are fully grown and have achieved their adult size. For most girls, this is between the age of 14-16, and with parental consent the appropriateness of surgery may be discussed.
