How old do I have to be to have a rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty should be performed only after nasal development is complete – for most patients this means after puberty. In general, surgeons do not like to perform cosmetic rhinoplasty until a patient is about 16. Along with being more physically developed, a patient under 16 may change their concept of beauty as they mature. A patient needs to be mature enough to participate fully in the decision-making process as well as comprehend fully the procedure itself.
