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Is Getting Rhinoplasty in Pakistan Safe?

asked 3 years ago by cocomo in Sydney
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 3,925 times
Tags: nose

I want to get my Rhinoplasty done in Pakistan. Is it safe here?

Thank you,
Saba

4 answers to Is Getting Rhinoplasty in Pakistan Safe?

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Maybe

Hi, There are great surgeons everywhere and there are lousy surgeons everywhere. Just because you paid $15K in Beverly hills for a Rhinoplasty it does not mean you will get a better result or be happier than if you had a $2000 rhinoplasty in Missouri or Pakistan. But, in general, anesthesia and infections are better controlled in larger, better equipped settings. Again, a major hospital in Pakistan may be safer than a small surgery center in the U.S. . It all just depends. You have to... more
Shervin Naderi, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Seek certified physicians and facilities

That is a difficult question to evaluate. I would contact local physicians and ask for recommendations. IT would be best to perform this in the highest quality center that you can identify .
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty in Pakistan

The entire medical system in Pakistan is not up to the standards and quality of care in the United States when considering sterility, Medicare certification of the ambulatory surgery center, and board certification of anesthesiologists and facial plastic surgeons. It is extremely important that the surgeon that you choose has done thousands of rhinoplasty surgeries to keep the revision rate to a minimum.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Nasal Surgery in Foreign Countries

There are good surgeons all over the world. Do your research the same as you would livilng in New York or Paris. Trusted doctors, a known medical center, or a medical school can be reliable sources of information. A friend or associate who has had similar work may also give you a referral.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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