Plastic Surgeon Vs Otolaryngologist: Who is Better Qualified?

asked 1 year ago by Sharpie
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Tags: plastic surgeon, qualifications

A plastic surgeon who works on the whole body or an Otolaryngologist (ear,nose,throat) doctor who focuses on the nose? With my surgery I am looking to do revision rhino and chin. As well as buccal fat removal. Who is better qualified?

9 answers to Plastic Surgeon Vs Otolaryngologist: Who is Better Qualified?

Choosing a PS

The surgeon's experience, reviews, and results are far more important that anything else. With rhinoplasty the more they do and the longer they have been doing it TYPICALLY makes them better

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

Plastic Surgeon or ENT

I would not fall into the trap of selecting a doctor based solely on whether they are an Ear-Nose-and-Throat (ENT) or Plastic Surgeon (In my opinion, the "General" in front of Plastic Surgeon has been added by those surgeons who want to distinguish themselves as being more "specialized" or maybe "better qualified" than the "general" plastic surgeon). Plastic surgeons are surgical artists who have a complete and detailed knowledge of the... more

Daniel Reichner, MD
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Plastic Surgeon or Otolaryngologist

Both a plastic surgeon and an otolaryngologist are qualified to do this type of surgery. The better question to ask is how many rhinoplasties and chin implants has your plastic surgeon or otolaryngologist performed. Many plastic surgeons concentrate on breasts, tummy tucks, and liposuction, while otolaryngologists specialize in tonsils, adenoids, and ear tubes. Look for a facial plastic surgeon whose original background is ear, nose, and throat, who is board certified in both specialties... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Choose your revision rhinoplasty surgeon carefully.

Since you've had rhinoplasty surgery and are not satisfied, you should consult several board-certified rhinoplasty specialists. You should check credentials, and view many favorable photos of patients with similar concerns before proceeding. A good place to start is to check AAFPRS.org for a list of local facial plastic surgeons. I hope you find this helpful.

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Plastic Surgeon vs Otolaryngologist for Rhinoplasty

Pick a plastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon, or otolaryngologist (ENT) who specializes in rhinoplasty surgery; this is arguably the most challenging procedure we do. There are excellent, experienced surgeons trained in all of the mentioned disciplines. Anybody who does not recognize this, has an inapproprite bias towards his/her specialty. Ask about experience and see results.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

PLASTIC SURGEON OR ENT FOR NOSE, FACIAL SURGERY

Aaaah...let the turf wars begin! Only joking! I am a board certified plastic surgeon, but any board certified plastic surgeon or ENT surgeon who does good work (look at before and after photos) and that you LIKE (remember, after surgery, you are stuck with this surgeon for a while!) is qualified to do your surgery. Best of luck. see video

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty choice

A board certified Plastic Surgeon who concentrates on the nose would be form my perspective the best choice. Further plastic surgeons who specialize in cosmetic surgery are members of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Numerous specialties and even individuals with minimal training and experience perform various types of cosmetic surgery. The comment that one should chose someone who has trained as an Otolaryngologist I personally... more

Jay M. Pensler, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurg.org

Plastic surgeon or ENT

I think that you have to find a surgeon who does great work, has a good bedside manner, is available, and the staff is available. ENT or Plastic for a rhino is OK.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Otolaryngologist or Plastic Surgeon

As a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon and a Board Certified Otolaryngologist, my recommendation is to seek a surgeon who specializes in one area such as the face versus performing surgery on many different areas. With the greatest respect to my colleagues, I always refer my patients to general plastic surgeons if they are seeking to improve areas besides the face as I am aware many of those types of surgery are outside of my expertise and want... more