Chevy Chase Rhinoplasty doctors

Apparently Dr. Rand & Edelson are just as confused about the differences as most of the public.

Worst yet, Dr. Alexander II and Edelson are still using some of the marketing and advertising lines that have been used in the past but most current plastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons have moved beyond.  The "turf wars" are a thing of the past - at least for most part.  Wherever there is lots of competition and saturation of doctors you will see some nonsense territorial remarks that often come out of insecurity. Plastic surgeons and Facial plastic surgeons have meetings and conferences and work and operate together very cordially today.  

Also, facial plastic surgeons do not appreciate being called an ENT. That's like calling a plastic surgeon, a general surgeon! In medicine, doctors are referred to by their final subspecialization. Doctor like Alexander, Edelson and Rand show ignorance and disrespect by calling a facial plastic surgeon an ENT.  Given the strong views and opinions Dr. Alexander holds, I am now surprised to find out he performs a procedure that was invented by an E.R. Doctor - the "quick lift!"

There are facts and then there are opinions and these doctors' opinions do not serve the public nor help patients find the most qualified surgeons. 

Here are facts:

An "ENT" is also known as an "Otolaryngologist - Head & Neck surgeon."

Those are the same.  They have a 5-6 year residency dealing with ALL aspects of surgery and disease of the face, neck, ears, sinuses, skull base, nose and the bony and soft tissue of everything above the shoulders with the exception of teeth and brain.  They are trained and Board Certified by the ABMS in "Plastic Surgery of the Head and Neck." Their training and board certification in plastic surgery of the face, head and neck is exclusively focused on those regions.  They should not be doing tummy tucks or breast augmentations.  

Plastic Surgeons are trained and certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the entire body including hands, burn, reconstruction, cosmetics, of the entire body.  

Facial Plastic Surgeons are EITHER Plastic Surgeons or ENT surgeons who ave already done one of those two residencies and been already board certified by the ABMS but then go above and beyond and do another additional year of training exclusively focused on the face and neck and nose.  

Any of the above 3 specialists are technically trained and certified to do cosmetic surgery on the face and neck and nose but like anything else, training programs vary and so do the hands and skills of surgeons so just because someone is trained in something or certified, it does not mean they will be equal to another surgeon in skill and results.  

Do your homework about each surgeon and do not buy the hype.  Find a surgeon who does more Rhinoplasty surgeries than any other surgery.  Rhinoplasty is very complex and trusting your nose to a "jack of all trades" does not often give you the best results.  Search, interview, visit, scrutinize and make sure you ultimately trust your nose to the correct surgeon.

Good luck

I agree that your tip is what stands out the most to you as being wide and needing refinement but it fits your bridge now and if you get a pure tip rhinoplasty and not narrow the bridge then your bridge will be off balance and will appear wide and "swollen" looking.  I do like your profile and you need to more or less maintain the profile although you have to be aware that when a 3 dimensional structure (your nose) changes from one view, the other views will change somewhat as well.  Find yourself an excellent Plastic or Facial Plastic Surgeon who does tons of Rhinoplasties and get a consultation and see computer imaging to make sure you will like the changes.  A good rhinoplasty can make your face look even prettier but a bad one will make you regret your decision so do your homework and choose wisely.  

Coughing, sneezing, or congestion is common after rhinoplasty, especially right after surgery. Most plastic surgeons don't want their patients to blow their nose too hard and try to minimize coughing and sneezing. Severe coughing or nose-blowing may cause more bleeding or bruising, for example. An over-the-counter antihistamine, cough suppressant, or mucous thinner may possibly help alleviate the symptoms. However, you should speak with your rhinoplasty surgeon to help determine appropriate options for you.

Dr. Chaboki