How Old Do You Have to Be to Get a Nose Job?

While most types of facial plastic surgery are performed to correct signs of aging, people who want a nose job often know it from an early age. If you have been uncomfortable with the appearance of your nose for years, you are most likely wondering how old you have to be to get it fixed. 

What is a Nose Job (Rhinoplasty)?

Dr. Stile at Stile Aesthetics performs rhinoplasty to correct a wide range of concerns, including overall size, asymmetry, a bump or hump, and tip or nostril shape. Dr. Stile uses a combination of skill and artistry to sculpt your nose in a way that looks like you but more shapely and proportionate. A nose job can restore harmony to your facial features, making other features like your chin look more balanced. 

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How Old Do You Have to Be to Get a Nose Job?

If your nose has made you self-conscious or even led to teasing from peers as a child, you may have been hoping to change it for a long time. The most important factor in whether you are old enough to have a nose job is whether the bones and cartilage in your nose have finished growing and settled into place. 

If you are 18 or older, your nasal structures are fully developed, and you should be old enough for rhinoplasty. However, the appropriate age can only be determined by a consultation and full assessment by Dr. Stile. However, Dr Stile has performed rhinoplasty surgery on patients as young as 16 (with parental consent).

Several other factors affect whether you are a good candidate for rhinoplasty. Candidates should have reasonable expectations about what this procedure can accomplish. They should also be in good health and able to undergo the procedure safely. Candidates may be interested in correcting a wide range of nose concerns. 

How is Rhinoplasty Performed?

Rhinoplasty is one of the most popular procedures that Dr. Stile performs. It takes place in our accredited surgical facility under general anesthesia and typically takes two to four hours. 

If you are happy with the overall shape and size of your nose but want to see less dramatic changes, Dr. Stile may perform a closed rhinoplasty. This method uses incisions inside the nostrils to prevent visible scars but does not allow full access to the nasal structures. 

For more significant changes, Dr. Stile will often use an open rhinoplasty. In this case, an incision is made between the nostrils at the base of the nose, giving the surgeon access to the deeper structures. The incision heals to a nearly invisible scar. 

How Long Does a Nose Job Last?

The results of most plastic surgery will change over time as you age. However, after the bones and cartilage of your nose have been reshaped, they will remain in their new position for the rest of your life. The shape of your nose is not affected by aging, although it may look different if the features around it lose volume. You can expect nose job results to last a lifetime if you do not injure your nose in the future. 

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Want to learn more about what you can expect from a nose job? Please fill out the form on this page to request an in-person consultation, and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at Stile Aesthetics will reach out to you promptly. You can also call our office directly at (702) 551-6603.

Stile Aesthetics serves Las Vegas, NV & Surrounding Areas.

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Dr. Frank L. Stile, MD, FACS

Dr. Frank L. Stile is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His office is in Las Vegas. The office is luxuriously appointed and has won awards for original designs and decor. His practice provides the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery procedures. Dr. Stile has had the privilege of helping over 10,000 patients achieve their cosmetic surgical goals. Originally from New York City, Dr. Stile graduated high school at the age of 15 and began medical training at the City University of New York’s Accelerated 7-year combined Undergraduate and Medical School Program. He completed his clinical training at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. His post-doctorate training included 12 years of residency. During that time, Dr. Stile received specialized surgical training at four academic institutions of excellence. He is the published author of articles and book chapters in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery literature. He has presented research at National and International Plastic Surgery Conferences. Dr. Stile regularly visits with leaders in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery, facilitating the exchange of ideas and constantly refining his techniques. Dr. Stile has long held an interest in the martial sciences, specifically mixed martial arts. His personal and professional relationships with the stars of MMA have made him the most trusted and requested plastic surgeon by champions of the sport. Dr. Stile has innovated and published techniques for both treating new facial injuries and preventing recurrent injuries in “cut-prone” fighters. His work has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, Maxim Magazine, and Real Fighter Magazine, in addition to numerous television and radio shows. Dr. Stile is an avid illustrator, painter, and sculptor. His work adds to the decor of both his home and office. He is also the published author of two children’s books. His greatest accomplishment, second only to being a husband and father, was the establishment of the Frank L. Stile Foundation in 2011. The goal of this non-profit was to serve and support the needs of children in crisis. To date, this initiative has helped provide over TEN MILLION meals for food insecure children and their families in addition to providing resources for medical care.

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