Facial Plastic Surgeon vs Plastic Surgeon for Rhinoplasty?

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7 answers to “Facial Plastic Surgeon vs Plastic...”

A: Choose a surgeon with a lot of experience and great before/after photos

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

It is important to go to a surgeon who has performed thousands and thousands of rhinoplasties. Most facial plastic surgeons specialize in rhinoplasty. The rhinoplasty operation is a very difficult operation to master, and it is important to go to somebody with a lot of experience and dedication to the... more

A: Board Certified in FPS or PS is good starting point

By Richard Gentile, MD - Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon

Erio: The training and credetials of the surgeon you select is very important as a starting point. You want to find an experienced rhinoplasty specialist who performs more than the average number of rhinoplastys per year (25) and look at many before and after pictures.

A: Either is good, as long as they're Board Certified in their field.

By John Diaz, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

When a doctor states they are a plastic surgeon, this means that the doctor completed training in a plastic surgery program. They receive instruction in rhinoplasty throughout their training. Most doctors who say they are facial plastic surgeons are trained in ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgery... more

A: Look for an experienced Rhinoplasty surgeon of either type.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Which type of surgeon you go to is of lesser importance than their experience doing large numbers of natural appearing noses. Look at their before/after photos for the type of noses you like.

A: Facial Plastic Surgeon vs Plastic Surgeon

By Tanveer Janjua, MD - Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

No, there is no difference based on the title alone. It depends on the training of the individual and their practice interests. After finishing training, most plastic and facial plastic surgeons develop their particular interests and focus on certain procedures. Your best option is to look for a surgeon who... more

A: Number of Rhinoplasty surgeries being performed is important

By Benjamin C. Marcus, MD - Madison Facial Plastic Surgeon

I agree with the earlier answer and would also add that although both sets of surgeons can do the operation -- what is most important is that the surgeon perform a large number of rhinoplasty surgeries each year. At least 25.

A: Plastic Surgeon and Facial Plastic Surgeon for Rhinoplasty

By Houtan Chaboki, MD - Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

Erio, Both surgeons have training and may perform rhinoplasty. Speak with more than one surgeon for consultation. Only after discussing your particular rhinoplasty are you able to make an informed decision. Cosmetic patients should look at everything when considering elective cosmetic surgery, not just the... more