At what age is rhinoplasty (nose surgery) usually performed?
Nose surgery can be performed on an adult of any age, but it is most commonly performed on patients ages 18 to 30. By this time, many patients will have experienced schoolyard teasing because of their noses, but they will also have the perspective and maturity necessary to make decisions for themselves about whether to have rhinoplasty surgery. In select cases, younger teens may be operated on, but they must be past the adolescent growth spurt, possess the maturity to make such a decision, and be responsible enough to follow through with all pre- and postoperative instructions that Dr. Robinson provides.
