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Why Would One Surgeon Say My Rhinoplasty would Take 1.5 hrs and the Other 3 hrs?
Narrowed it down to two surgeons. One quoted me 1.5 hours and the other quoted 3 hours for open rhino. Both were confident about my tip asymmetry, neither cared much about the small dent on bridge of nose. Why such a big discrepancy in time of operation? Does open rhino take that much longer?
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james
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Rhinoplasty Time
Surgery times are never a definite. Each surgeon has their preferences in terms of technique and pace. The choice of the surgeon should be based on the experience and expertise of the surgeon as well as the ability for the surgeon to understand your needs/objectives.
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Rhinnoplasty Time
All surgeons operate at their own speed based on comfort, experience and technique. You should make your decision based on the relationship you have with your surgeon. Read testimonials, reviews, research background, credentials and so on.
Good luck!
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How long does rhinoplasty surgery take?
I can see why you're confused by such a wide discrepancy in estimated operative times. Certainly, using the open rhinoplasty approach does typically take longer than a closed approach.
I wouldn't focus too much on the surgical time estimates, though. You should make sure that both surgeons are talking about fixing the same things. More experienced rhinoplasty surgeons may have longer operative times due to the fact that they have the skills to make complicated changes to the nose...
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How long should rhinopalsty surgery take?
Every surgeon should work efficiently and safely to attain your goals of a great result. For a straight forward rhinoplasty of the tip, middle and upper portions, most experienced surgeons would reserve about 90 minutes of operating room time, but would never be surprised if it took an hour longer.
If you have seen 2 reputable surgeons and you like their personal manner and their previous results , then you could be happy with either. There is a chance both would finish in...
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Time is important but results is what counts
The estimated time for the rhinoplasty procedure has to do a lot with surgeon’s experience and skill. For an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon usually the open rhinoplasty would take about 1.5 hours for the first time rhinoplasty. Sometimes the septum also needs to be repaired and the combination of both can take about 2 hours (on average). It is hard to select a right plastic surgeon so although shorter surgery is obviously preferable, it is the results that count. Please make...
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Rhinoplasty length of surgery
Experience is a big factor
a longer procedure or faster one doesnt guarentee results
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ask if the procedure is open (longer) require grafts (longer) general anesthesia (quicker)
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Time
Different surgeons take different amounts of time to do surgery. I usually do a nose in about 1 - 1 1/2 hours. Most of the noses I do are closed. I have been doing it that way for over 30 years. Many younger surgeons do the surgery open, which takes longer. The most important thing is that you get a good result no matter how long the surgery takes.
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In my experience, most Rhinoplasty Surgeries will take between 1.5 and 2 hours to complete unhurriedly.
I read your concern. If you're financially responsible for your anesthesia / facility fee, your 3-hour estimate may just be an over-estimation so there are no monetary surprises after your surgery.
When performing Rhinoplasty, I almost exclusively use an open-approach, and I will harvest and use septal-cartilage grafts in nearly everyone. Specifically, a columella-strut has become fairly routine for ensuring tip position and support. Sometimes a tip-graft is needed as well. At this...
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It does not really matter how long a rhinoplasty takes.
Hi.
Some surgeons are fast and some surgeons get great results. The two factors are independent. But a rhinoplasty hardly ever takes three hours. You have to decide whom you trust.
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Time Estimates for Rhinoplasty
Different surgeons operate differently, and it is very difficult to judge your results from proposed operative time. You should make your judgment on the relationship you have with your surgeon and their experience in rhinoplasty. Timing is based upon surgeon preference.
Best of luck
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