At Stein Plastic Surgery, Dr. Stein, our double board-certified facial plastic surgeon, offers teenage rhinoplasty to address concerns such as nasal asymmetry, humps, breathing issues, wide nostrils, or a drooping tip. We understand your desire to help your teen feel confident, and Dr. Stein’s expertise ensures exceptional, personalized care.
Reshape or Correct Your Teen’s Nose
Teenage rhinoplasty reshapes or corrects the nose’s appearance and function in adolescents. This surgery addresses issues such as nasal asymmetry, a dorsal hump (bump on the bridge), a wide or upturned nasal tip, large or uneven nostrils, and breathing problems caused by structural abnormalities like a deviated septum. Performed once nasal growth is nearly complete—usually around age 16 for girls and 17 for boys—teenage rhinoplasty can improve both aesthetics and function, helping young patients feel more confident and breathe more easily.
What Teenage Rhinoplasty Can Do for You
Teenage rhinoplasty can enhance your teen’s appearance and improve their confidence by correcting both cosmetic and functional issues with the nose. Whether fixing aesthetic concerns or addressing breathing problems, rhinoplasty provides lasting results that positively impact self-esteem and well-being. A teenage rhinoplasty can help with:
- Correcting a dorsal hump or bump on the nose bridge
- Reducing or reshaping a wide or upturned nasal tip
- Fixing nasal asymmetry caused by trauma or genetics
- Adjusting nostril size for better facial balance
- Improving breathing issues related to a deviated septum
- Narrowing a wide nasal bridge for a more refined appearance
- Correcting a crooked nose for better symmetry
- Reducing the overall size of the nose to better fit facial proportions
- Smoothing irregularities in the nasal profile for a more natural look
Am I a Good Candidate for Teenage Rhinoplasty?
A good candidate for teenage rhinoplasty is someone who has completed most of their nasal growth, typically around age 16 for girls and 17 for boys. Additionally, your teen should be in good overall health with no underlying medical conditions that could complicate surgery or recovery. It’s important that your teen has realistic expectations and is emotionally mature enough to handle the physical and psychological aspects of surgery.
During your consultation, Dr. Stein will evaluate your teen’s candidacy by assessing nasal growth, discussing desired outcomes, and reviewing any medical concerns. He will ensure that rhinoplasty is the right choice both cosmetically and medically, ensuring optimal, safe results tailored to your teen’s needs.
What Happens During Teenage Rhinoplasty?
Teenage rhinoplasty begins with your teen being placed under IV deep sedation, ensuring they remain fully asleep and comfortable throughout the procedure. Dr. Stein will make precise incisions, either externally through an open rhinoplasty (a small incision across the columella) or internally via a closed rhinoplasty (incisions made inside the nostrils), depending on the complexity of the case. Open rhinoplasty allows for better visibility and is often used for more complex reshaping, while closed rhinoplasty leaves no visible scars.
Dr. Stein carefully reshapes the underlying bone and cartilage. Bone can be filed down to smooth a dorsal hump, while cartilage may be trimmed or repositioned to correct asymmetry or refine the nasal tip. If functional concerns such as a deviated septum are present, they will be addressed at this stage. The entire procedure takes 2-3 hours. After reshaping, the nasal structure is stabilized with internal splints or sutures, and an external splint is applied to protect the nose and maintain its new shape.
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Your Teen’s Consultation With Dr. Stein
During the consultation, Dr. Stein will discuss your teen’s concerns and desired outcomes in detail. Dr. Stein will then perform a thorough examination of their nose, assessing both its appearance and internal structure. He may take photographs for analysis and to demonstrate potential changes. Dr. Stein will also review their medical history and ensure they are a suitable candidate for surgery. Finally, he will explain the procedure, recovery process, and expected results and answer any questions you or your teen may have.
What Can I Expect From Recovery?
In the first week after your teen’s rhinoplasty, you can expect swelling, bruising around the eyes, and nasal congestion. A splint will be placed on the nose for protection, and it will be removed around day 7. Your teen should rest with their head elevated to reduce swelling, and they may experience mild discomfort, which can be managed with prescribed pain medication.
By the second week, much of the visible bruising and swelling will subside, allowing your teen to return to school or normal activities. However, strenuous exercise and contact sports should be avoided for at least 4-6 weeks. The nose will continue to refine and heal over the following months, with final results becoming fully apparent around 12-18 months after surgery.
Patient Testimonials
Dr. Stein is AMAZING and I would never trust my face with anyone else. Nice staff, great procedure, awesome guy. Highly recommend and I will go back for more treats!
The entire experience at this clinic has been a pleasure. The staff are pleasant and caring, and Dr. Stein has worked wonders on my appearance. I not only feel better, 1 also look better. He has done more for my quality of life than he will ever realize! I am a professional artist. I believe that in his work, he is ar artist as well.
Everyone at Dr. Stein’s office has been amazing. After 20 years of contemplating rhinoplasty I’m so happy I finally did it. The entire process was super easy from start to finish. If you are looking for a surgeon to coddle you, that’s not Dr. Stein. If you are looking for a true professional with many years experience, and who is a straight shooter, Dr. Stein is the doctor for you. I can’t imagine a more perfect nose for me! Thank you, Dr. Stein!
Words can not express how happy I am with the results, I can look in the mirror now instead of avoiding it, Dr. Stein made me look refreshed and younger.
Dr. Stein answered all my questions, told me exactly what was going to be done, how recovery would be and what I could expect afterwards. I felt at anytime during this journey, I could call him or his great staff and they would take care of any concerns that I might have had. Dr. Stein and his staff took great care of me, I honestly can’t say Thank you enough!
I have always been unhappy with my nose and it’s masculine appearance. I have a very small face and frame and it just never seemed to fit. Since the first consultation I knew Dr. Stein was the surgeon I wanted to go to. He was very mindful and observant of every little detail that I did not like. Dr. Stein and his whole staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. I loved my experience and my new nose is amazing! I would highly recommend Dr. Stein to anyone looking to have any facial cosmetic procedure.
I am extremely pleased with the outcome and with Dr.Stein’s talent! My nose looks even better than I expected and keeps getting better each day. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made and I am so glad I chose to come here to have it done.
My rhino/septoplasty experience with Dr. Stein was AMAZING. Not only were the results better than what I could have imagined, but everyone at his office was so polite and wonderful to work with. Thanks to Dr. Stein I can breathe better and look better – in a perfectly natural way!
Request Your Consultation With Dr. Stein
Dr. Stein is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon with decades of experience in performing rhinoplasties, specializing in cosmetic and functional improvements. During your consultation, he will take the time to understand your teen’s concerns and create a surgical plan. After surgery, Dr. Stein provides all patients with his personal cell number to ensure continuous, individualized care. To help your teen feel confident with their appearance, schedule a consultation for teenage rhinoplasty with Dr. Stein today.
