Your rhinoplasty surgeon should be Board Certified in either Plastic Surgery or Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, & Throat Surgery). Not all "cosmetic surgeons" have completed the rigorous training that is required to become Board Certified in either one of these specialities. It is important to find a... more
Who's most qualified to fix my nose?
My nostril is seriously, "deeply hollow" due to an aggressive septoplasty done by an ENT doctor. Too much was taken out!
Is it possible to fix this? I'm going to see a well-known plastic surgeon and a well-known ENT/rhinologist too. Can plastic surgeon correct this? Or is it best to go to a fully qualified ENT surgeon?
5 answers to “Who's most qualified to fix my nose?”
A: ENT facial plastic surgeon with extensive rhinoplasty experience
It is best to go to a qualified ENT facial plastic surgeon who has many years of experience and performed thousands of rhinoplasties. It is best to go to someone who has lots of experience in this area so as not to have any further nostril damage.
A: Rhinoplasty expert
Either the plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon can do the surgery. FInd someone with experience and good results. Your concern is an interesting one, but I am not sure what you mean by hollow?
A: Who is Qualified to Correct
Hi Gladiator, A well trained and experienced ENT, facial plastic surgeon, or general plastic surgeon would be qualified to correct your deformity. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
A: Choose surgeon with more Rhinoplasty experience
Both are fine. What matters is the experience with secondary rhinoplasty. It is a fair question to ask. You have to choose the surgeon with more experience in rhinoplasty surgery.
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