Are you a candidate for a rhinoplasty?

Written by Escobar MD     

This question is very interesting. There are people with noses that would not fit the beauty standards, who are still happy with them or have never had any problems.

The point is that if your nose is an aesthetic problem that has discouraged your full personal development, or has affected to your self-esteem, you are probably a candidate, although it is also true that it is not necessarily the solution to all your problems.

The surgeon, from an honest point of view, should be the one to confirm this and help the patient decide if surgery is adequate or not, and what type of surgery is best.

Regarding the age as of which a person can get a rhinoplasty, women can have it as of 15 and men as of 17. At this age the growth of the nose stops, and therefore a rhinoplasty will offer reliable results.

On the other hand, a rhinoplasty can be performed in elderly people as complement to a rejuvenation process, being that one of the signs that make us look older is the aspect of the nose, which loses some of the characteristics that are typical during a person's youth, mainly regarding the position of the nose tip. The nose tip can fall with age, which will result in a much older look.

All in all, I would tell you that if you think that you are a candidate for a rhinoplasty, do not hesitate in consulting me so you can solve all your doubts and I can help you as a surgeon throughout the entire process.