Dr. Bustillo focuses his medical practice on the face. Because of this, over half of his practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty (nose surgery) and revision rhinoplasty. After otoplasty (ear surgery), rhinoplasty is the second most common plastic surgery for those under 18 years of age.
Because of his extensive experience with rhinoplasty, he is often asked if a patient can be too young for nose surgery. The answer is of course, yes, a patient can be too young. But what’s the right age?
The Right Age
Generally it is recommended that the patient is about 15 years old. This is because nose surgery shouldn’t be considered until full nasal development has occurred. The only reason to have it done earlier is for a functional, and not a cosmetic reason, such as if a child is having breathing difficulties.
The age of full nasal development can vary based on the sex of the patient. Females usually reach full development about a year or two after their first menstrual cycle. Males full nasal development can vary dramatically, from 13 years old until 21 years old or more.
A Consultation Is Essential
Due to this variation in development an initial consultation with a board certified doctor is essential to assess the patient physically. During this appointment the doctor will also assess the patient’s emotional maturity and see if their projected outcome is realistic.
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Dr. Andres Bustillo, M.D., F.A.C.S. is one of a select few double board certified facial plastic surgeons. He is board certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) and the American Board of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery.
Because he is a facial specialist, he does not perform surgery on any area of the body other than the face. This specialization and experience has allowed him to get results for patients with a wide range of facial shapes, features, and skin types. By continuing to build his experience and keep up on the latest advancements Dr. Bustillo has built his reputation as someone who produces natural, long-lasting results.
- Over 50 percent of his practice is dedicated to rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty. The rest is devoted to other types of surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation.
- He performs over 300 nasal surgeries a year.
- Twenty-five percent of his patients come from outside the United States.
- Twenty percent of his patients are other doctors and their families.
He and his team can be contacted by phone at 305-663-3380 or by email through the contact form. The office of Dr. Bustillo is here to answer your questions, and help you to plan your initial consultation. You can also directly contact our patient care coordinator, Jessica, by email. Dr. Bustillo is committed to total patient care and support through his practice based just south of Miami, in beautiful and historic Coral Gables, Florida.