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Is an ENT Doctor Qualified to Remove a Dorsal Hump?
I have a small dorsal hump that I want removed. Is an ENT doctor qualified to do this surgery?
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justme87
in virginia
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Find an ENT surgeon who is board-certified in facial plastic cosmetic surgery
Some ENT doctors are qualified to perform this surgery and some are not. It all depends on the surgeon’s expertise and training. Look for an ENT surgeon who is board-certified in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery who has performed thousands of cosmetic nasal surgeries. Remember, removing a dorsal hump will probably require osteotomies of the nasal bones to prevent an open roof deformity.
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Rhinoplasty: Choosing the Best Surgeon
Because rhinoplasty is considered the most difficult procedure in cosmetic surgery, any patient - regardless of their nasal problem or nasal characteristics - should seek the advice of a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty. Most people are suprised to learn that most plastic surgeons and most ENT / facial plastic surgeons do not routinely perform rhinoplasty in their practice. It is important to find one that does to help ensure that you attain the best possible result.
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The "N" in ENT does stand for "Nose."
While both Plastic Surgeons and Facial Plastic Surgeons are usually properly qualified to perform rhinoplasty, so are many ENT surgeons. After all, the "N" in "ENT" stands for Nose...and this ENT training includes the entire nose: structure, function, and appearance.
But just as with anything in medicine, each doctor usually has areas of strength and areas of weakness in his/her training and experience. Check out the surgeon's credentials and review the surgeon's before and
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Experienceis what counts!!
I was the first surgeon in the United States to become board certified in Plastic surgery, ENT, and Cosmetic Surgery and have personal knowledge of both areas of training.
Rhinoplasty surgery is part of the basic training in both ENT and Plastic Surgery. Look for a surgeon who is experienced and has a special interest in Rhinoplasty surgery,
Some ENT surgeons do general ENT and others may specialize in Facial Plastic Surgery or ear surgery. In the same way, Cosmetic Surgery is only one...
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Choosing an ENT or plastic surgeon is perfectly fine just as long as they are experienced doing rhinoplasty. Check their credentials and their experience. Good luck.
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Yes he can.
Many ENT surgeons are more than qualified to do this. Make sure he is experienced in cosmetic rhinoplasty as well. Look at his work and make sure his aesthetics agree with yours!
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Rhinoplasty, Are ENT physicians qualified?
Hi,
Most Ear, Nose, and Throat physicians are qualified to perform rhinoplasty and remove the dorsal hump from a nose. Some ENT physicians practice general ENT and do not perform cosmetic procedures. Make sure that your ENT performs many rhinoplasty surgeries, and that you like the appearance of his post-op patients.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P
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Rhinoplasty is part of ENT training, but find an experienced doctor
ENT doctors, or otolaryngologists usually are trained in nasal surgery, including cosmetic nasal surgery. The degree of training and experience will vary by the doctor. Some of them will specialize further and will train further in facial plastic surgery. Make sure the doctor does many rhinoplasties, as you certainly don't want to be one of the first. Computer imaging helps the doctor and the patient to establish and manage their pre-operative expectations, to plan the procedure and decide...
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Could be
I trained in both plastic surgery and Ent = thus I do a lot of noses - but in general what counts is the ability of the surgeon. Both plastic surgeons and ents can do good noses.
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Be sure to find a rhinoplasty specialist even for a small hump
ENT doctors, officially Otolaryngologists are trained in rhinoplasty, or removing nasal humps. So are Facial Plastic Surgeons, who mostly have backgrounds in ENT and Plastic Surgeons. What is important is your surgeon's experience and expertise in rhinoplasty. How many do they perform a year? Is it something they specialize in? Often patients need more than "just a hump" removed to maintain a natural, harmonius nose. The tip of your nose might be a little large, but currently is...
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