Finding an Expert Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Amir M. Karam, MD answers: How do I find the best rhinoplasty surgeon?

Dont really wanna go asking friends for advice on finding the right rhinplasty doctor for my nose job. What is best way to find the best?  Cheers. - K.


Amir M. Karam, MD
2 months ago

 Finding an expert rhinoplasty surgeon is an essential first step when planning to have this operation.  The reason for this is simply that rhinoplasty is among the most complex and challenging operations in plastic surgery and the skills, training, and artistic aptitude needs to be at a very high level in order to get consistently excellent results.  

 
So what you need to look for:
 
1) Board Certification- Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery or Plastic Surgery
 
2) Training focused in rhinoplasty
 
3) Check before and afters and make sure you relate with the artistic style and vision of the surgeon. 
 
4) Communication ability- you want to feel that the surgeon really hears and understands your expectations and desires.  This is essential. 
 
5) References from previous patients are always a good way to learn about how others perceived their experience. 
 
6) Clinical experience- the surgeon needs to perform a high volume of these operations on a regular basis. 
 
7) The surgeon has equal appreciation for the functional aspects of the nasal anatomy. 
 
Good luck!
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