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People of any gender or age can get to the point of wanting to improve the quality of their breathing. Breathing issues do not discriminate based on being female or male, or being young or old. One of the most efficient ways to fix this problem is through rhinoplasty. Although the issue is not based on factors such as gender and age, rhinoplasty in Sydney does have some age requirements to ensure safety and optimal results. One may ask “How old should I be to get a nose job in Australia?”
If it is going to be based on the physical development of the body, it may be better to perform rhinoplasty on older patients. This is because the body of an older patient has stopped growing, so there would be no worries on possible effects of growth on the result of the nose job that has been performed.
Rhinoplasty should only be done when the facial bones are done growing. Your face should no longer be growing when you get this procedure. To be more specific, the recommended age for anyone is when they are emotionally mature enough to cope with recovery and the changes to their face. This age varies between each individual. The Medical Board of Australia’s guidelines specify that the minimum age to undergo rhinoplasty is 18.
The emotional maturity of a patient should be considered when planning to get rhinoplasty in Sydney-based clinics, or anywhere else in the world. Improving the breathing function of a patient’s nose may lead to some changes in the appearance as well. This kind of change is permanent. The patient must be mature enough to understand and accept this before going through this procedure. An improved breathing function may help a person live a better life, but they must first be emotionally and mentally mature to make the decision and to understand everything that comes with a nose job.
Contrary to the common misconceptions that people have about a nose job, rhinoplasty may just be an outpatient procedure. Of course, this will depend on the surgeon’s recommendations and the patient’s needs. However, more often than not, a patient can go home after the procedure.
Rhinoplasty will cause some swelling and bruising, but other than that– it would not be too uncomfortable. Depending on how a patient’s body heal, the swelling may subside in about two weeks and the nose may assume its post-operative shape in a year or so.
The best time to get rhinoplasty for teens or young adults is during a period wherein they have plenty of time to rest and recover. It may be difficult for a teenager to rest and adjust to their new nose while also dealing with university, part-time or full-time work and other activities. If you are a teen/ young adult, it is advisable to get the procedure done during the school break. This will give you time to recover from the surgery and get plenty of rest.
Getting a nose job to improve the breathing function of the nose or to correct any irregularities due to birth defects, trauma or accidents is an understandable decision. As mentioned previously, both physical growth and emotional maturity should be considered before deciding to go through rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty is usually an outpatient procedure that the surgeon may do under general anesthesia. But, again, it all depends on the patient’s condition and the surgeon’s recommendations. However, most of the time– a patient can go home the same day after the surgery.
Depending on the patient and the expertise of the surgeon, rhinoplasty can be very simple or very complex. A small change in one part of the nose can affect its appearance and function. Whether you are an adult or a teenager, there is no surgery without any risks. However, you may significantly minimise the risk by entrusting the procedure to an experienced surgeon.
The surgeon may request the patient’s cholesterol, blood pressure and weight to be checked. This can help them better understand whether the patient is a candidate for a nose job. This may be applicable to patients of all ages. Should your surgeon requests for these tests to be done, you may want to ask them how often should they be done.
Whether you want to have a better breathing experience or you just want to correct any issues caused by birth defects, trauma or an accident– it is best to consult with a surgeon that you can trust.
As mentioned previously, there is no form of surgery that can promise a 0% risk. This means that even rhinoplasty has some risks. These risks may include the following:
Some of these risks may be temporary and some may be permanent. This is why you should take your time to look for the right surgeon. Working with an experienced surgeon for this procedure may help in significantly minimising the risk of the surgery.
Before going through rhinoplasty, the parents/guardians should discuss extensively with their teenager and their surgeon regarding the procedure. Each member should understand the weight of both the risks and the benefits of this procedure.
The parents/guardian and the teen should be honest and transparent with their surgeon about the goal that they have in mind. This may help the surgeon have a better understanding of what needs to be achieved and how to manage your expectations. Honest communication plays an important role in the success of the procedure.
Some surgeons also take time to talk with teens before performing rhinoplasty. This is to make sure that the patient is mature enough to handle what comes after the surgery.
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Dr Shahidi is an Australian trained and qualified Specialist Surgeon in Facial Plastic and Ear, Nose & Throat surgery.
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