Is it Safe to Have Rhinoplasty in India?

I read your concern. In my practice, my nose job patients are followed closely for the first year after surgery. During the first year after Rhinoplasty Surgery, 5 or more visits are the norm. Your nose is the centerpiece of your face, and a primary rhinoplasty is the best time for you and your surgeon to achieve your goals.

Your surgeon in India may be wonderful, and you may get a great result. My advice would be to err on the side of caution: research a certified, experienced rhinoplasty specialist in your area. You could go to abfprs.org for a list of certified facial plastic surgeons. Check many photos of nose job results before moving forward.

I hope this is helpful for you.

Regards from NJ.

Having a procedure done out-of-country is becoming increasingly common thanks to all of our modern methods of travel. Also, not only does it sound appealing to be able to have surgery and then enjoy your downtime in an exotic location, many patients feel that an out-of-country option is a cost-effective way to go, depending on the location they choose. However, I question whether these are the most appropriate priorities when it comes to deciding on a surgeon.

The truth is that there are a lot of factors to consider when you have surgery abroad. Are you able to speak with your surgeon sufficiently prior to your trip to determine that your goals for surgery align? Do you know that the facility is clean, inviting and up-to-date in medical technology? With certain guidelines in place regarding air travel after surgery, have you booked enough time off of work or school to feel comfortable and safe flying back home after your procedure? Does the country you chose have the same health and safety standards as home, and must its surgeons meet the same rigorous standards that professionals in Canada and the U.S. do? If something goes wrong during the procedure itself, are you insured? You must be sure of all of these factors - and more - before even considering hopping on a plane.



I also worry about the issue of follow-up care. It is common for me to meet with my patients at least three times post-operatively during different intervals of their healing; these visits are important both for the patient and myself, in terms of the former asking questions and the latter being able to assess how things are going and treat any complications as soon as they appear. What will the follow-up care be like if you book surgery abroad? Do you have a plan in place should you suffer any post-op issues (particularly if these occur after you’ve returned home)?



When you start to consider the many factors involved, out-of-country surgery begins to become a more complex matter than most people realize. If this is the route you choose to take, make sure you do your homework first.

It's always best to have your surgery performed by someone in your area, since you can then see them easily if a complication occurs. There's also less stress involved. I usually recommend patients stay at least 2 weeks after their surgery if they do come from out of town, then find a trusted PS in their area when they return to their town.  

It's your face and it's your life.  Can saving a few thousand dollars be worth that?   I think anyone who cares about you and  everyone giving you professional advice is telling you that you should have your rhinoplasty done close to home.  It does not guarantee a perfect result, but it will increase your chances for a safer procedure with qualified surgeons.   There' s a saying about being "penny-wise and pound-foolish."  Going to a foreign country to have complicated surgery done is definitely "pound-foolish."

Its cheaper. However the most important decision a patient has to make, the choice of their surgeon, is made more difficult by the distance. Furthermore distance plays a major role if there is a complication, if follow up is needed and if the patient wishes to pursue a complaint/legal regress. The question to be addressed is whether the money saved is worth the loss of these things.

As other posters have correctly posted, you may have found an excellent Surgeon in India and your result may (or may not) turn out very nicely.  However, your follow up is likely to be inadequate more as a consequence of distance than anything else.  Rhinoplasty is definitely a procedure you want to have right the first time, because it is one of the most technically and aesthetically challenging procedures we do.  I would advise you against taking unnecessary risks.