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Cosmetic surgery boom in youth

Nose surgery or rhinoplasty, has became epidemic among Iranians aged 18 and under, a secretary of the second International Rhinology Congress said here on Saturday.

Ebrahim Razmpa blamed the increase on keeping up with the Joneses and the importance of nose in creating normal contours of face.

Although rhinoplasty age decreased over the past years, Iran has the highest rate of nose job in the world.

“Nose reshaping has dramatically increased among Iranians under 18,” he stated, adding that in the past, the ideal age for the nose job was over 18, but now, plastic surgeons recommend complete physical development -- 12 to 16 years of age.

Rhinoplasty (reconstructive surgery) is a surgical procedure which is usually performed by either an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon, maxillofacial surgeon, or plastic surgeon in order to improve the function or the appearance of a human nose.

Also commonly called a ""nose reshaping"" or ""nose job"", rhinoplasty can be performed to meet aesthetic goals or for reconstructive purposes to correct trauma, birth defects or breathing problems, Razmpa noted.

Reconstructive rhinoplasty refers to restoring the normal shape and function of the nose following damage from: traumatic accident, autoimmune disorder, intranasal drug abuse, previous injudicious cosmetic surgery, cancer involvement, or congenital abnormality. Rhinoplasty can restore skin coverage, recreate normal contours, and reestablish nasal airflow.

Razmpa advised the nose job for reconstructive purposes to be performed at lower age.

Under the auspices of Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA), the second International Rhinology Congress will be held in Tehran from October 13 to 15, 2009

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