Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon: How to Find the Best Doctor for Your Nose
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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.

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Best rhinoplasty surgeon

To increase your chances of having a good outcome after rhinoplasty these are some of the things to look for in a surgeon: Performs a large number of rhinoplasty procedures per year (ideally over 100) Has good before and after results Can show you a simulation of what he/she plans to do for your nose Has been performing rhinoplasty for at least 5 years, preferably 10 - 15 years Is experienced in advanced rhinoplasty techniques such as open rhinoplasty If... more
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Finding the best rhinoplasty surgeon

Look for someone who has done thousands of rhinoplasty surgeries and has many years of experience. Facial plastic surgeons with an original background in ear, nose, and throat surgery tend to do many rhinoplasty surgeries and revision rhinoplasty surgeries. The prospective surgeon should have a photo gallery with noses that are similar in anatomy to your own.
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Keys to Choosing the Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Choosing the right surgeon is the most important decision you can make when considering rhinoplasty (nose job surgery). Because rhinoplasty is generally considered the most difficult procedure in cosmetic surgery , finding the best rhinoplasty surgeon is essential for obtaining the best rhinoplasty results. Follow these key points to help you narrow your search for the right doctor for you: Research Your Doctors Credentials: Your rhinoplasty surgeon should be Board Certified in either... more

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Look and you shall find the nose expert best for you

This is a very important question you ahve asked. First of all, the word "best" is very subjective. What's most important is that you find an rhinplasty specialist that is best for YOUR nose. This is a challenging task. You may have to travel out of state or sometimes out of the country. The basics are important in your search, such as: A board certified plastic surgeon or facial palstc surgeon. Has "done a lot of noses." Has done diffcult noses (ethnic, revisions,... more
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Do Your Homework

There are multiple factors when choosing the best rhinoplasty surgeon. It is important to distinguish qualification from expertise. Finding a qualified surgeon means that the surgeon is able to perform the procedure. Finding the best or expert rhinoplasty surgeon means that the surgeon performs the procedure at an extraordinarily high level. 1. Training/ Mentors- Rhinoplasty is the most challenging arena in plastic surgery. Having competent mentors in specific areas of rhinoplasty is... more
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Rhinoplasty is considered by almost all plastic surgeons...

Rhinoplasty is considered by almost all plastic surgeons as the most difficult operation that they do. Performing a rhinoplasty operation requires knowing what a nose should look like and how it functions. In my opinion, producing a nose that looks great but you can't breath through is a failed operation. Finding a rhinoplasty surgeon who is trained in the function and aesthetic of the nose is important. Find a surgeon who is honest about what they can deliver while maintaining the function... more
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Rhinoplasty, Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty, Nasal Refinement, Nose Job, Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon

I have been performing Rhinoplasty for over 20 years.  The best Rhinoplasty surgeons have the fiollowing things in common: great aesthetic judgement vast Rhinoplasty experience rigorous Rhinoplasty training  There simply is no substitute for training, experience and sound aesthetic judgement.  You will have to IMO, pay for several consults with top Rhinoplasty surgeons you can find by the content and quality of their websites.  During the... more
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It's your face, it's important! How do you choose a rhinoplasty surgeon carefully?

Great question!  I've put a lot of thought to this over the years and here's my answer: If I were looking for a surgeon to operate on my nose it would be a really big deal, like maybe one of the top three decisions I make in my life, so I would do the following: I would take my time and see at least two surgeons, possibly three.  I would look for a ton of before and after images, very important to see frontal views, not just side views! I would... more
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Finding the "Best" Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Ask your doctor for a recommendation Look for Board Certification in Plastic Surgery or Otolaryngology Ask the right questions:  Credentials and Experience Are you board certified?  If so, by what board and for how long?  Have you ever been disciplined by the board or by the state?  How many rhinoplasties have you performed?  How many revisions of your own work, on average, do you have to perform? How many rhinoplasties do you perform o... more
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Rhinoplasty surgery requires the unique set of talents: ...

Rhinoplasty surgery requires the unique set of talents: •An understanding of aesthetics and beauty •Understanding the complex three dimensional anatomy of the nose (both inside and out) •Technical skill •Understanding of nasal physiology •Experience, experience, experience (and finally, in my opinion): •Humility and an appreciation of all the great rhinoplasty surgeons' work of the past century Ideally, your surgeon should have all of these traits. The best rhinoplasty... more
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