Who is the Ideal Nose Job (Rhinoplasty) Candidate? - Cosmetic Surgery Info

Whether you are male or female, young or old, you may be a rhinoplasty candidate. If you are unhappy with the contours of your nose, just dislike the shape of your nose or your nose is not functioning properly you may want to consider getting a nose job. Learn whether or you are an ideal rhinoplasty candidate before moving forward with your plans for plastic surgery.

The first qualification that a plastic surgeon considers before declaring you an ideal rhinoplasty candidate is age. Teenagers and young children are not generally qualified to have a nose job because they are still growing. The earliest age that a plastic surgeon will consider a minor for a nose job is 14. Naturally, there are exceptions to this rule, but that is the general rule of thumb.

It is also important for a rhinoplasty candidate to have realistic expectations regarding the outcome of the procedure. In general, the changes a surgeon will make to your nose during the procedure will not be dramatic. For this reason, it is important for a person to discuss their expectations with their plastic surgeon prior to consenting to the procedure.

It is also important that a rhinoplasty candidate be in good overall health before they consent to having this procedure. Although rhinoplasty is an outpatient procedure, it does require anesthesia and you must be healthy enough to withstand that. Additionally, you must be capable of healing after the procedure. For this reason, certain chronic health conditions may disqualify you as a rhinoplasty candidate.

The only person that can determine for certain whether or not you are a rhinoplasty candidate is qualified plastic surgeon. The surgeon will evaluate your physical health along with the cosmetic changes you desire. If they feel you are in good health and that a rhinoplasty procedure will benefit you they will clear you for surgery.