Middle and high school can be a very difficult time. Your body is changing especially your face. Your sinuses continue to grow which expands your face. Your jaw (especially for boys) begins to increase in size. Your nose changes shape and enlarges along with your face.
Because of these physical changes, many of our rhinoplasty Houston patients are teenagers who express displeasure with the appearance of their noses. If you’re unhappy with your nose, every time you look in the mirror you may notice only that feature. On Facebook page photos, all you see is your nose. It’s an overwhelming feeling and one that may easily make you self-conscious. Although your friends and family say your nose is just fine, ultimately it is you who wears it each day. It is you who decides if it is a displeasing feature. This feeling may come and go, but ultimately the uneasiness will typically persist.
Because unhappiness with the appearance of a nose is a common complaint for teenagers and because teenagers represent a significant portion of our practice population, we dedicate this page to teenagers interested in rhinoplasty. We invite teenagers and their parents to schedule a consultation and talk further about the issue.
This is a common question asked by teens and their parents. The answer is that it depends. The nose, specifically the septum (the wall that separates the two sides of the nose) serves as the focal point or center for midfacial growth. Prematurely disturbing this growth center could lead to abnormal development of the face. Therefore, it is essential that a facial surgeon evaluate your facial growth and assure that it is an appropriate time to consider a rhinoplasty. Most teenage girls can have rhinoplasty approximately one year after their menarche. Teenage boys are more variable, but the surgery can typically be performed successfully by age 16. When preparing for your surgery, not only will we evaluate you from a physical perspective, but also from a psychological one. Rhinoplasty patients must be of mature stature and have reasonable expectations. These are all qualities that the surgical team at The Bressler Center for Facial Plastic Surgery and Skin Care in Houston will evaluate during your consultation and take into account before proceeding with surgery.
Best Decision“Dr. Bressler was the second doctor I had a consultation with and I just knew it was right. He spent at least an hour with me talking about my expectations. I was wanting a conservative tweak and had issues breathing. I could not be happier with the results. It was one of the best decisions I have made, mostly because of Dr. Bressler and his fantastic staff. If you are seriously considering surgery, Bressler is the best choice.”
As long as surgery was performed at the appropriate time, your nose should not continue to grow, but will actually contract. The healing process actually takes an entire year and your nasal skin will slowly contract over the structural framework of bone and cartilage.
Typically, teens can return to a normal workout routine at three weeks and engage in contact sports at six to eight weeks.
On average, most students need about eight days off after surgery.
These are very popular times to have rhinoplasty performed, so it is essential to establish an appointment early in order to obtain a surgical date for these periods of time.
Rhinoplasty is not extremely painful, but actually uncomfortable. The first night after surgery, packs will be placed in your nose; they are removed the following day. After that, you may be a little sore but this typically resolves after a week.
Click here to view more teen rhinoplasty results achieved by Houston facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Fred J. Bressler.
The cost of Rhinoplasty for Teens in Houston will be based on several important factors. Cost can vary based on the techniques used, the work required, and more. During your consultation with Dr. Bressler, he can let you know what the expected cost of your rhinoplasty revision will be and let you know about the payment options available to you.
Dr. Fred Bressler is one of the best facial plastic surgeons in Houston and has provided numerous patients with beautiful and natural-looking results from Rhinoplasty for Teens in Houston. If you are unhappy with the results of your rhinoplasty procedure, contact our office today to schedule a consultation for your Rhinoplasty for Teens.
Houston Methodist Facial Plastic Surgery Associates
Smith Tower, Suite 1703, 6550 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
