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Is It Safe to Be Operated by an 88 Year Old Plastic Surgeon?

I know it's a difficult question with many parameters... The surgeon is one of the most experienced in my country, with the richest background... about 20,000 rhinoplasty surgeries in his repertoire. I know that experience is one of the most valuable aspect for a plastic surgeon to have. Would you choose a younger less experienced surgeon? Could such an age be a problem? Thanks you, Alon

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Experienced rhinoplasty surgeon

Great question, and you have to come up with the answer yourself. I find it interesting that a surgeon would still be in practice at that age, but if he has the skill, dexterity and mental clarity to continue to operate, then I don't see anything wrong with going for it. He is certainly experienced!

Safety of rhinoplasty with an 88 year old surgeon.

Meet with his patients that he has done in the last year or two and if you like what you see, then it should be ok. The question isn't how many, but how good!

Toby Mayer, MD

7 reviews

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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88 year old surgeon

Never had this question posed before. But, If the surgeon has steady hands and does nice work, I suppose the proof is in the pudding!

Steven Wallach, MD

13 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Regarding: "Is It Safe to Be Operated by an 88 Year Old Plastic Surgeon? I know it's a difficult question with many parameters... The surgeon is one of the most experienced in my country, with the richest background... about 20,000 rhinoplasty surgeries in his repertoire. I know that experience is one of the most valuable aspect for a plastic surgeon to have. Would you choose a younger less experienced surgeon? Could such an age be a problem? Thanks you" There is NO... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

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Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Is it Safe to be Operated on by an 88 Year Old Surgeon?

Shalom Alonaxis, Is it safe to be operated on by an 88 year old plastic surgeon....I guess so... if he lives through the operation. Kidding aside, I don't think that I would want an 88 year pilot flying my jet, let alone operating upon me or my family. I would think that you may want to see if you can find a younger rhinoplasty surgeon, say someone under 86. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD

21 reviews

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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If the doctor appears mentally alert and in good physical condition he might be fine. Also, check with some recent patients. As science improves health and longevity we may see more doctors in that age category doing excellent work. But, I would do my research.

Is a Surgeon's Age a Factor?

Alon, That is a great and very appropriate question but also a difficult one to answer. It is a known fact that with “advancing age“ a person’s mental and physical abilities start to decline. It is also a fact that “advancing age” starts at different times for different individuals. Individuals should be aware of it when their mental and physical decline starts. As for physicians, whose primary concern should be the well being of their patients, it... more

Surgery by an 88 Year Old Plastic Surgeon

When you consult with the surgeon see if he is mentally alert and physically stable. Determine if he is on the staff of local hospitals and a member of the faculty of the nearest medical school. Look at the results of his rhinoplasty patients over the last couple years.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Plastic Surgeon Age - Is there too Old?

As other plastic surgeons stated, chronological age is just a number & his experience is invaluable. Meet with the surgeon and allow him to perform a comprehensive evaluation. Ask him rhinoplasty questions as you would any other facial surgeon. Only then can you make a better decision if he is the right rhinoplasty surgeon for you. Best of luck.

Age is just a number

Meet the surgeon & his recent patients before deciding.Chronological age is just a number & it is the physiological age which matters.

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