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When to Schedule an Appointment to Book a Rhinoplasty for the Summer?

asked 1 year ago by San Francisco8432 in San Francisco, CA
Latest answer by Mahlon Kerr, MD
Question viewed 458 times
Tags: consultation

I have only a narrow window in work schedule to have a rhinoplasty, so I wonder when should I have a consultation to book a surgery for June ? (how far in advance) For computer imaging prior to surgery, would it matter if I had fillers under my eyes (restylane and perlane) and in my cheeks ? I get them about ~ 3 months.

24 answers to When to Schedule an Appointment to Book a Rhinoplasty for the Summer?

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Scheduling a rhinoplasty.

The fillers will not make a difference. As for the lead time in scheduling most busy, experienced surgeons need a couple of months . But there are usually openings in busy practices due to illness or business. Choose an experienced surgeon who does natural looking noses!
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Rhinoplasty Consultation

Summer is a busy season for cosmetic surgery. If you have a narrow window of dates to have the procedure, you should schedule your appointment now. Fillers do not affect the computer imaging for a rhinoplasty procedure.
Frank Agullo, MD

El Paso Plastic Surgeon

www.elpasoplasticsurgery.com

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Timing of consultation before rhinoplasty

Thanks for the question. The summer and winter breaks tend to be the busiest times of year for rhinoplasty surgery, as many younger patients have time off from school or college. I would recommend scheduling your consultation earlier rather than later, as this will give you time to ensure that you are completely comfortable with your plastic surgeon prior to proceeding with surgery. Many patients like to come in for a second consultation prior to making a decision regarding surgery and often... more
Umang Mehta, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.mehtaplasticsurgery.com

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Surgery scheduling dates

If you have your heart set on a certain surgery date I would visit with plastic surgeons in your area now. Like many busy plastic surgeons my OR schedule typically fills early in summer months (especially june) and you may take 3 weeks or more to get in for a consult and then have surgery abailablity be least 6-8 weeks if not longer from that appointment. Some patients book must have dates 6 + months in advance with my practice. The filler you have in place shouldn't be an issue. Best of... more
Mahlon Kerr, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
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Scheduling for rhinoplasty in the summer

Since you only have a narrow window in your work schedule to have a rhinoplasty, it is best to have a lead-time of a couple months. This way if you have any preexisting medical conditions that need further workup, there will be enough time to do so prior to surgery. It is important to have computer imaging prior to the surgery and it is irrelevant whether or not any fillers are placed around the eyelids or cheeks prior to undergoing computer imaging.  
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Scheduling rhinoplasty in Michigan

It typically takes 6-12 weeks to schedule a consultation with the surgeon at most offices.  The coveted time slots at the beginning or very end of the day often go a bit quicker.  Fillers would not really affect the nasal analysis unless your physician has used them to perforrm non surgical rhinoplasty on your nose.
Pramit Malhotra, MD

Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon
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When to schedule rhinoplasty consultation

If you know that you want to have a rhinoplasty this summer I would recommend beginning the consultation process now. Getting a filler treatment in the interim won't affect the computer imagining results or plan. You may want to visit with more than one surgeon, so leaving adequate time for this would help ensure that you could schedule surgery during the narrow window you have available.
Thomas A Lamperti, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Time for consultation depends on the surgeon

The time required to book your consultation is very varied depending on surgeon.  In my practice, summer is very busy and hence patients book consultations as early as March and April to ensure a summer slot.  We perform computer imaging and preoperative evaluations on every one of our surgical patients.  These things are normally done 2-3 weeks prior to surgery, but it depends on the patient.  Patients who live outside of Houston normally get telephone/skype... more
Raghu Athre, MD

Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.athresurgical.com

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Fillers and Rhinoplasty

You can do the fillers anytime that is convenient. To schedule a rhinoplasty with an experienced, busy surgeon it is usually necessary to do this 2-3 months in advance, especially when you have a "narrow" window in your work schedule. I suggest you do this in the near future.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Scheduling a consultation

Even if it is several months away, you should schedule your consultation as soon as possible to ensure that you can have your surgery during the timeframe that works with your schedule.  Fillers around your eyes will not affect the computer imaging for your nose.  However, if you have had fillers in your nose, it may affect your evaluation.     Good Luck.
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Best Time to Schedule Rhinoplasty

Hi SF, Once you have chosen your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully, you should have your consultation(s) as soon as possible.  You will be seeing your rhinoplasty surgeon again within the week of your surgery for your pre-op appointment.  Fillers should not affect your rhinoplasty as long as they are not being placed in your nose.  Good luck and be well. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Scheduling a rhinoplasty.

The sooner you see the surgeon of your choice, the better. Surgery and vacation schedules of a practice are also made  during the summer and all possible surgical days may not be available. It would be best to have your consult 2-3 months before a selected surgical date. If you have selected a surgeon, it should be a simple matter to call the office and asked if the doctor has openings on the dates you want to have your surgery.   I would suggest not having fillers done... more
Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD

Oakland Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty

If you are thinking of having a rhinoplasty in June, then you should probaly go for a consultation now to see a doctor and schedule the surgery.  Waiting until May or later, may not give you enough time to find time in the doctor's schedule.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Fillers and Imaging with Rhinoplasty

I would encourage a consultation as soon as possible.  I think that any imaging will be minimally affected by fillers.  Rhinoplasty does need to be carefully planned, but computer imaging is not always helpful or necessary.
Jeff Scott, MD

Everett Plastic Surgeon
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Timing to book a consultation for surgery

I always encourage my patients to have the initial consultation as soon as feasible even if they are not contemplating surgery until the future. This affords plenty of time to answer questions and to arrange their schedule accordingly not just for the surgery but for the after care that may be involved as well as the "down" time. I hope this information helps.
Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Scheduling rhinoplasty

From the time to consult to time of surgery, it may take a month or two to set everything in motion. If you hope to have your procedure in June it is time to set an appointment. Best of luck, peterejophnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Timing of consult for rhinoplasty

Dear San Francisco,  The Rhinoplasty Consult and photo imaging  that I prefer would be spaced apart so that new questions and concerns can be addressed. Clearly you know what your schedule for June required, but I would schedule your consult soon.  A three month wait list is not uncommon and  scheduling a surgery for June allow you time to prepare. The Restylane and Perlane fillers shouldnt affect the computer imaging of your nose... more
Travis T. Tollefson, MD, MPH

Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drtravistollefson.com

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Scheduling for rhinoplasty

In general you should schedule an appointment 1 month prior to surgery. This allows adequate time to obtain your preoperative clearance which includes visit to physician, laboratory tests, and sometimes an EKG and/or CXR. Additionally, this will give you ample time to discuss with your plastic surgeon, with or withour morphing images to determine how you would like to alter your nose.
Arian Mowlavi, MD

Laguna Beach Plastic Surgeon
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When to schedule a consultation for this summer rhinoplasty

Now is a good time for consultation just in case there is a need for further  tests and studies in case your surgeon finds airway issues.
Erel Laufer, M.D.

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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When is the right time to obtain consultations for a rhinoplasty?

If you are planning to have a rhinoplasty this summer and have a small window of opportunity, it would be prudent to start obtaining consultations now. This will give you time so schedule a few consultations and mull over the recommendations, personalities, etc. You should seek reputable board certified plastic surgeons who have shown considerable skill in rhinoplasty surgery. Fillers will not have an effect on the imaging or recommendations.
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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When considering a rhinoplasty, best to schedule a consultation well before the surgery.

Fillers and so forth won't effect the surgical plan so your consult can be immediately.  A rhinoplasty is an irreversible operation so it must be considered quite carefully before proceeding.  Video imaging is a great way to understand where the operation will take you.  You should spend some time considering the anticipated outcome before proceeding.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty, Nose Job

Dear patient:  It's best to schedule way in advance so you and your plastic surgeon can plan the procedure.  Ask if the plastic surgeon can provide you with computer images of how the nose might look.  We usually require 2 weeks in advance before scheduling a patient for any surgery in our centre. 
Jay H. Ross, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty Scheduling

I would contact your Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon's office about 3 months prior to your preferred date. If you are within the time frame, contact the office and speak to the patient coordinator about your scheduling constraints. Best of luck!
Michael Sullivan, MD

Columbus Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty and when to schedule

In p,annoying for Rhinoplasty surgery I would suggest seeing the possible surgeons at least three months in advance. Since your time frame is limited and during the summer while many surgeons may take holiday time, I would plan ahead of time. As far as the digital Imaging It would be best not to have done immediately following the filler treatment. I think anywhere after several weeks post fillers you would be fine for Imaging. I do a lot of imaging in my practice and it is ideal for... more
Michael Elam, MD

Orange County Facial Plastic Surgeon

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