NYC, LA, SF Bay Rhinoplasty Doctor Recommendations

I am just starting to think about Rhinoplasty, so I know very little. I live in Brooklyn but grew up in California, and so I would be willing to travel there for a great doctor. Looking for someone who listens, and understands that I still want a unique nose--no cookie cutter ski slope--just natural results, one that doesn't turn into a hook when I smile! Any recommendations for a great doctor?

NYC, LA, SF Bay Rhinoplasty Doctor Recommendations
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A: Natural Rhinoplasty Results

Richard W. Fleming, MD

 "Natural" is the most important word in your question. After 30 years of doing this surgery we continue to see overdone noses. After your surgery, no stranger should ever know you had a rhinoplasty. Pick the surgeon, not the location. If necessary, tolerate a little inconvenience to achieve a... more

A: Do talk to several docs first

Richard Gentile, MD

Geography will not gurantee you a good result for rhinoplasty.  There are terrific rhinoplasty surgeons in all corners of the USA and in between as well.  Consider training,  patient satisfaction, and cost. Last year we had the pleasure of treating patients from 10 states and several foreign... more

A: Several Rhinoplasty consultations will help you decide which surgeon to choose.

Eric M. Joseph, MD

You have valid concerns, since there is no room for error in Rhinoplasty. You should consult several board-certified Rhinoplasty specialists with many favorable photos, before choosing. Computer imaging is very helpful in showing you how you'll look after surgery. I would keep my surgeon in the NY / NJ area... more

A: NYC, LA, SF Bay Rhinoplasty Doctor Recommendations

Michael Kulick, MD

 You need to spend the time to find the right doctor for you.  You are not buying a commodity - you are hiring an artist  / sculpture and need to be able to develop a communication link that will allow you to trust "your"  eventual doctor to operate on you.  There are way too... more

A: Great rhinoplasties are available in NYC

Darrick E. Antell, MD

Going somewhere other than NYC for plastic surgery is like leaving Las Vegas to go gamble.  Many of the best plastic surgeons in the World are in New York City.  While I would be happy to evaluate you, and discuss your options, if you are comitted to surgery in SF, I would recommend my colleague Dr.... more

A: I would recommend staying in New York

Andrew Y. Kleinman, MD

Egyptx, Generally, I would recommend that you find a board certified plastic surgeon in New York because you live here. It is much easier for follow-up visits instead of taking a plane to California. I generally follow up with my patients post rhinoplasty often and frequently for up to a year time.... more

A: Come back to NYC

William B. Rosenblatt, MD

I am an experienced Plastic Surgeon with boards in both ENT and Plastic Surgery and I do a lot of noses. I will be glad to see you, discuss your problems and let you know what can be done for you. I try to specialize in natural noses. Come on in, the surgery is great in NY.

A: See a rhinoplasty specialist.

Toby G. Mayer, MD

 You might begin by going on line and look for a surgeon who does natural noses. You want to make sure the surgeon and you have the same taste, otherwise you will be disappointed. Look for someone who has been doing many noses for many years. Have him show you real patients that he has done--live, not photos.

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