With rhinoplasty, it’s important that the patient’s nose is fully formed. This typically happens at around 16 years old for girls, and 18 years old for boys. If the nose is fully grown earlier and Dr. Doshi has approved the surgery, then the patient can move forward with rhinoplasty. Anyone younger than 18 years old will need their parents’ or guardians’ consent for surgery. In addition to age, the patient’s overall health, both mental and physical, will be assessed before deciding if rhinoplasty is safe.