Nina Jan
06-04-2005, 06:26 PM
Hello. I'm 15 now, and i have wanted to have rhinoplasty since I was 12 years old and hit puberty. Before i knew it, my nose grew and closely resembles my fathers! I desperately hate it.
Anyways, I have been researching about rhinoplasty and the recovery doesn't look hard to me. I had my tonsils removed in sixth grade, and then i could barely swallow anything for two weeks. I am fully prepared to do it, and my parents have agreed to let me get it next summer.
Has anyone here had such an operation at such a young age? What do you think about it? Even if you haven't, I'd like some of your opinions. I'm not quite sure how everyone at school would respond to the new "me".
And frankly, not having it isn't an option. I've had my heart set on this for awhile.
Anyways, I have been researching about rhinoplasty and the recovery doesn't look hard to me. I had my tonsils removed in sixth grade, and then i could barely swallow anything for two weeks. I am fully prepared to do it, and my parents have agreed to let me get it next summer.
Has anyone here had such an operation at such a young age? What do you think about it? Even if you haven't, I'd like some of your opinions. I'm not quite sure how everyone at school would respond to the new "me".
And frankly, not having it isn't an option. I've had my heart set on this for awhile.
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pattersonjk
06-05-2005, 05:12 PM
I don't know if you are male or female, but the youngest age that many plastic surgeons perform rhinoplasty on females is 16...and 18 or 19 for males. You just wanna make sure that you're pretty much done growing before you have the surgery. Good luck!
Ngfan4lyfe
06-07-2005, 02:14 AM
Just do your research. I've been wanting a rhinoplasty since I was 13, and I still haven't gotten it yet. I've been researching for years, and still learn something new all the time. I'm turning 18 at the end of the year, I plan to get mine as well next year. Probably this time next year I will have it done, or close to this time. Anyway, just do your research really thoroughly and find a good plastic surgeon, because you don't want to get stuck with something that you're not happy with. Make sure you and the surgeon are perfectly clear on what you want.
alsaser
07-14-2005, 05:18 AM
The doctors wouldn't touch me 'til I turned 18 (I'm female) but I went through puberty late (started period at age 15). But they just want to make sure u are fully grown cause you may grow into your nose (that's what they say, I never did). Pick a good doctor! The surgery I had at 18 didnt turn out well and I'm getting a revision one next month (11 years later). I pray this one looks good. But its true: rhinoplasty is unpredictable, there are no gaurentees.
Peepers
07-15-2005, 09:45 AM
You want it... your parents are OK with it... I say, as long as you do lots of research and find a reputable dr who doesn't have a problem with your age, GO FOR IT! I wanted it ever since the first time I heard of plastic surgery, probably when I was 8 or 9. But I didn't think my parents would take me seriously, and I knew they didn't have the money to pay for it, so I had to wait until I could finally come up with the money on my own. I'm 37 now, and just finally had my surgery on June 24th. My only regret is that I wish I could have done it years ago, because I know it would have changed so much about my life and my feelings about myself. I never knew what confidence felt like, and had to put up with wisecracks all my life. People either didn't know how much it hurt, or didn't care. I know what a difference it would have made for me, so I hope that you can go ahead and get this done next summer. Don't worry about what people might or might not say. If you want it badly, then go for it! Best of luck to you, and I hope you keep us updated when it's time for your surgery!
Josieagent99
07-19-2005, 05:09 PM
I had rhinoplasty when I was 16 (almost 17), the summer before my senior year in high school. I was very self-conscious about what my friends would think about me having the procedure, so I made up some story about having to correct a deviated septum or something. Sure it was a lie, but I didn't want to deal with anyone's opinions and I wanted it to be MY thing. Anyway, I just laid low for a couple of weeks following the surgery and by the time school started in the fall I was completely presentable. Nobody noticed the change in my appearance. I was very happy. The only problem was that my surgeon sort of botched my nose a bit. Not horribly so, and my nose was better than before the surgery. Just make sure you heed the advice on this board by DOING YOUR RESEARCH. I don't think 16 is too young for the surgery if your doctor and parents say it's okay. In fact, it gave me more confidence at that crucial, self-conscious time in my life.
Incidentally, I'm now forty and I'm getting a revision next month. I want to correct the orignal surgery, plus I had nose injury a few years after the surgery and now have a bump below the bridge. My nose isn't hideous or anything, I just want it to be straight.
Good luck to you!
Incidentally, I'm now forty and I'm getting a revision next month. I want to correct the orignal surgery, plus I had nose injury a few years after the surgery and now have a bump below the bridge. My nose isn't hideous or anything, I just want it to be straight.
Good luck to you!
Juls5555
08-06-2005, 12:38 AM
Im 17 years old and just had rhinoplasty last week (July 25th)..I went in for my consultation with my doctor at 16 years old. The recovery has been very easy. I would say to do it while your young in the summer. The swelling takes a few weeks to go down so you couldn't do it on a winter break.
Hm74
08-06-2005, 06:48 PM
Who was your surgeon and how extensive was the work you had done?