Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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How Many Consultations/Appointments Are Normally Required Before Having the Rhinoplasty Op?
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saffyx
in London, UK
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Nasal surgery scheduling
Consultations for any type of surgery are always about your and the surgeon's comfort with one another. This may require one visit, but several visits may also be considered. Consulations are always a two way street- both you and the surgeon have to feel comfortable with the decision and the possibilities for a good result always have to be considered and discussed fully.
Good luck to you.
Frank Rieger M.D. Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Number of consultations to have prior to rhinoplasty
One to two consultations are usually appropriate prior to undergoing a rhinoplasty surgery. A comprehensive consultation will last at least 30 minutes with a physician and at least 30 minutes with the patient care coordinator or nurse to discuss pre-and postoperative care, expectations, limitations, and complications of nasal surgery. Computer imaging alone takes another 15 minutes.
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Rhinoplasty consultation
Honestly, a good Rhinoplastic surgeon needs only one visit to examine the patient, develop a plan, and schedule surgery. The main reason for the second or third visit is for the patients sake. It is imperative that the patient understands what is going to be done and is given realistic expectations. So, in other words, the number of preoperative consultations required is the number the patient needs.
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Two pre-operative visits typical for most rhinoplasty patients
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How many visits are needed for consultation.
I typically have a least two visits before scheduling the procedure and one preoperatively. During the first visit I try to get a sense of what change the patient is seeking, examine the nose and ask about general health. I then have the patient review before and after photos of previous similar patients to get a further sense of what they would consider a good outcome. I then explain the details of the procedure, recovery time and risks. My coordinator reviews ths costs a nd schedule...
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Rhinoplasty Preparation
Generally, there are 2 visits with your surgeon: the initial consultation and the preoperative visit. A thorough examination of the inside and outside of your nose as well as photographs should be performed.
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Consultation
I usually do a first consultation and then a pre-op visit. However, I encourage patients to come back with questions or a second consult if too much time has elapsed
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Rhinoplasty Surgery
At the bare minimum, at least two. The initial consultation and the preoperative appointment. A full intranasal and external nasal exam should be performed. Photographs should be taken of your nose and reviewed in detail with the surgeon. Surgical goals should be discussed.
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