Op. Dr. Uçal: “Age may be important for rhinoplasty”

ISTANBUL, (DHA) Stating that RHINOPLASTY, or nose aesthetics, has a lifelong effect, Ear Nose Throat and Head Neck Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Yusuf Orhan Uçal noted that many young patients want to have rhinoplasty surgery to reshape or resize their noses, and it would be beneficial for those under 20 years of age to learn all the details before surgery.

“The Nose Generally Completes Its Development Between 16-17 Years of Age”

Op. Dr. Yusuf Orhan Uçal emphasized that in order to make changes to the nose, it is necessary to be sure that the nose has completed its growth. Explaining that a completely immature nose can grow after surgery and cause problems, Uçal stated that the nose generally completes its development between the ages of 16-17, and after this period, one can be a more suitable candidate for rhinoplasty surgery.

Underlining that this situation is not only related to age, Op. Dr. Yusuf Orhan Uçal emphasized that young people usually want to have nose aesthetic surgery because they are teased about the shape of their noses. Nevertheless, stating that having rhinoplasty surgery with this psychology would be wrong, Uçal noted that teasing each other is very common among young people and even if a person has their nose done, their friends may tease them about another feature.

“Nose Aesthetic Surgery Should Be Personalized”

Stating that the real reason should be reshaping the nose and making it compatible with the face, Op. Dr. Yusuf Orhan Uçal said, “In this way, much more successful results can be achieved and the person will be happy. Before deciding on rhinoplasty surgery, you must definitely get information and share your health history with your doctor. On the other hand, it is also necessary to evaluate your facial features and determine the most natural nose shape possible.”

Uçal said, “Young people generally want the nose shape they see in others, often in a celebrity, because they are inexperienced. However, this is not the correct approach because each person’s face is unique and a nose shape should be determined accordingly. Young people under 20 should not be afraid to wait. It would be more beneficial for young people who are not sure about their aesthetic decisions to wait.”