How Do I Asses/find the Best Surgeon for Rhinoplasty?

Hi, as cosmetic surgery can be life changing I want to know how do i find the best surgeons. What do i look out for? What do i ask? Im a very cautious person so entrusting a doctor is a big step for me. (Im from London, England) Thank you.

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Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Hi, The best way is to look at the surgeons website.This will give you a good example of his/her work regardless of certifications. Then you can check the surgeons patient testamonials and credentials. You can also ask to speak to the surgeons former patients. Lastly, consult with the surgeon and try to get a feel if you trust him/her. See more than one surgeon. Best, Dr.S. see video

Selecting a Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Selecting a rhinoplasty surgeon will be the most difficult part of your surgery. Find an experienced surgeon whose results you like. Talk to the surgeon, look at the results in patients who had noses that look like yours, and talk to and see those patients.

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Finding the best rhinoplasty surgeon for you

The best rhinoplasty surgeons are often located in large metropolitan cities within the United States. Look for a surgeon who is board certified in ear, nose, and throat surgery as well as in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. The surgeon should have performed thousands of rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgeries and dedicated their practice and career to the field of rhinoplasty. An extensive portfolio of before and after photographs is also important. ... more

Selecting a Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Hello, First, ensure that the plastic surgeons you're evaluating are board-certified. This is a reassurance to you that they have the proper background training. You then want to be sure they have the aesthetic skill to produce natural results. Look at photographs of their work and talk with former patients to be sure they're satisfied. It's equally as important that you meet him or her in person to get a feel for their bedside manner. During this meeting you'll have the... more

How Do I Asses/find the Best Surgeon for Rhinoplasty?

IMHO it's best to choose a surgeon for Rhinoplasty or any plastic and cosmetic surgery procedure based upon their ability to understand and follow the proper aesthetics of facial (and in this case nasal) beauty for the creation of a naturally more attractive nose and face. Since Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery's primary goal is to make one look more youthful and atrractive, shouldn't that be the focus of how they are selected?