Fort Myers Rhinoplasty doctors
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Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
9407 Cypress Lake Drive Suite A, Fort Myers |
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176 answers |
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B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
848 Brickell Avenue Suite 820, Miami |
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Jaime Perez MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon
307 S. MacDill Ave, Tampa |
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11 answers |
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Marc Schneider, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon
12751 S. Cleveland Ave Suite 102, Fort Myers |
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Adam Rubinstein, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
19495 Biscayne Blvd Suite 200 - 201, Miami |
5 answers | |
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James H. Fuller, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon
39 Barkley Cir, Fort Myers |
5 answers |
Recent Answers
I'm planning on undergoing a rhinoplasty, otoplasty and two mole removals (most likely via incision), is it safe to do all these under the same general anesthesia. I have a slight fear of going under general anesthesia, due to the hundreds of horror stories that I have come across. This includes patients waking up mid-way through surgery and being unable to speak but hear and feel everything that is going on. I am just wondering what kind of things need to be disclosed and affect general anesthesia i.e Anti-depressants, whether you smoke, herbal supplements?
Not surprisingly, Anesthesia is the factor that prospective patients fear most when considering cosmetic surgery. Is this fear of the unknown rational, or is it overblown? Healthy patients, without active, symptomatic cardiovascular or pulmonary problems are generally very safe under anesthesia in competent hands. The simple answer to your question is that rhinoplasty, otoplasty, and mole removal can be performed together safely and effectively. However, recovery from and risks associated from anesthesia increase with the length of the case. Full disclosure of any medication, supplement, smoking and health history is essential to a good outcome.
I was wondering what the difference is between an ear nose and throat doctor and a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon? Can my ENT do my nose job ok if I went to him for a deviated septum?
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Historically speaking, what we describe as "Plastic Surgery" long predates the development of modern medicine, or even the foundation of the United States. Modern Plastic Surgery, or indeed modern Facial Plastic Surgery arose from the great need created by World Wars I and II to treat traumatic defects of the face and body. The Surgeons who were instrumental in developing techniques were General Surgeons, Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeons, Ophthalmologists, Oral Surgeons, and Orthopedic Surgeons. Sir Harold Delf Gillies, a pioneer in facial reconstructive surgery, was an Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon from New Zealand. Jaque Joseph, largely credited with the first cosmetic Rhinoplasty, was Austrian Orthopedic Surgeon. The less interesting part of the history is the ugly "turf battles" which ensued in the 20th century between General Plastic Surgeons and Facial Plastic Surgeons (who have the basis of their training in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery). The use of the term "ENT" is a bit of a historical put down revived by the partisan quips of Dr. Alexander. I think that marketing terms like "Quicklift" which is advocated by Dr. Alexander, deserve far more scrutiny than do the credentials of a Facial Plastic Surgeon.
The facts are as follows: 1) Facial Plastic Surgery belongs in the hands of someone who specializes in the face. This can include a Surgeon trained in Facial Plastic Surgery or Plastic Surgery,
2) It is hard to find a Surgeon more qualified to perform a Rhinoplasty than a Facial Plastic Surgeon. A large percentage of Facial Plastic Surgeons and General Plastic Surgeons finished in the top 10% of their medical school classes, and are competitive, well trained Surgeons.
3) Both General Plastic Surgeons and Facial Plastic Surgeons receive cosmetic and reconstructive surgery training in the face; the extent of this training varies with the individual program, not the specialty,
4) The ABMS was founded by the American Academy of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology (in the early 20th century) and recognizes the ability of Otolaryngologists to perform Facial Plastic Surgery. The lack of inclusion of Facial Plastic Surgery is, in itself a historical turf battle. For this reason, Facial Plastic Surgery shares ABMS equivalency in Florida and all states in the Union. This is an argument that those most interested in a "turf battle" seem to cling to; I have found that most patients prefer specialization in the face to Surgeons who bad mouth other Surgeons.
5) As eloquently stated by Dr. Agarwal, the general public has far more to fear with Dentists performing Facelifts and Botox, with Gynecologists performing tummy tucks, and Family Medicine Doctors using lasers than they do from a Facial Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon performing a Rhinoplasty.
I got a rhinoplasty a month ago and there is a huge indention in the nostril base on the left side. It makes my profile from the left look much worse than the right... Even if the doctor 'smooths it out,' how will this raise the indention? He almost gets offended when I ask about it. Has anyone ever seen this? I completely did not expect this. Trent
Though it is difficult to tell from your photos and without knowing the intraoperative details of your surgeon, it appears that the indentation you are seeing is a result of scarring from an open rhinoplasty. Your nose and scars will continue to change and improve a significant amount over the next year, thus it is too early for any type of revisionary or corrective procedures. If, however, after a year you are still unsatisfied, you may consider scar revision, dermal fillers, or even micro fat grafting to fill out the indentation. In the meantime, relax and try to be patient.
Jaime Perez, M.D.
Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa, Florida
Rhinoplasty Specialist in Tampa, Florida
