Can you attend a consultation when you are 17, to eventually have the procedure when you are 18?

Your questions answered by our surgeon, Lucian Ion, FRCS(Plast)

Asked on 13 April 2013

Question

Can you attend a Consultation when you are 17, to eventually have the procedure when you are 18?

I understand there is an age limit to a rhinoplasty procedure, but is it legal to kick start the process, book and attend a consultation a few months before you turn 18?

Answer

I would be happy to see you in consultation at the age of 17, and start the planning process.

I would strongly advise that you come accompanied by one of your parents, and most certainly a second meeting would be also advisable prior to the operation. As you have already alluded to, I would be looking at carrying out the surgery after your 18th birthday.

Mr Lucian Ion FRCS(Plast)
129 Harley Street
London
W1G 6BA