Best surgeon to see for nose hump and breathing problem?

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A: Board certified facial plastic surgeon

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

The best surgeon to perform both functional and cosmetic nasal surgery is a board-certified facial plastic surgeon. A board-certified facial plastic surgeon is also board-certified in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery. A surgeon with these qualifications is well-versed on both the internal functional... more

A: Agree totally with Dr Persky

By S. Randolph Waldman, MD - Lexington Facial Plastic Surgeon

With all deference to my colleague Dr. Beraka, I would love to see any hard statistics that he can produce on which specialty performs more Rhinoplasties in New York. In the United States there is absolutely no question or argument that the vast majority of Rhinoplasties and Septoplasties are... more

A: Who best to do your Rhinoplasty

By Stuart H. Bentkover, MD - Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon

You want a surgeon who specializes in Rhinoplasty. This is usually a facial plastic surgeon, and ENT specialist who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the face. However, some general plastic surgeons also specialize. The revision rate for such surgery is probably about 10% so make sure you... more

A: The individual surgeon matters much more than the specialty.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! Both a plastic surgeon and an ENT surgeon trained in "facial plastic surgery" can do a rhinoplasty and work on your breathing. But of course talent and experience vary widely. Try to find someone who does a lot of noses, and look at a lot of before and after pictures. If you are... more

A: Rhinoplasty; Best Surgeon to See for Nose Hump and Breathing Problems

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Mukesh, Your question is very similar to a previously answered inquiry. Here is that answer: Way to stir up the old specialty "wars". ENT, Facial Plastic, and General Plastic Surgeons all perform septorhinoplasty. The surgical procedure is not a commodity, but an operation that combines the... more

A: Recommend seeing a nasal specialist

By Jacob D. Steiger, MD - Palm Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

Addressing functional and cosmetic issues is important in EVERY Rhinoplasty procedure. Even in purely cosmetic cases, the functional nature should be kept in mind in order to prevent any breathing issues. It is ideal to see a surgeon who is a specialist in noses and understands both of these issues... more