Should I have my rhinoplasty done by a facial plastic surgeon or a general plastic surgeon?

You should not select a surgeon because they are a plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon. There are both plastic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons who are good at rhinoplasty. In my opinion one specialty does not have an advantage over the other. The most important factor is the individual surgeon's... more

The surgeon who operates on your nose should have a significant portion of their practice dedicated to correcting nasal issues. Their are both facial plastic and plastic surgeons who fit this description so please do your research.

I think that either one can do it well or poorly.  It really depends upon their experience and their artistic eye.  The best way to find the right one for you is to talk to friends that have had good results, and good experiences.

A facial plastic surgeon’s knowledge and skill comes from exclusively treating medical and surgical conditions pertaining to ears, nose and throat (ENT) prior to facial cosmetic surgery training.  This extensive background in ENT equips a facial plastic surgeon to address any breathing,... more

I couldn't agree more with Dr. Litner's comments.  Rhinoplasty is an art, a passion, an obsession.  Those surgeons (regardless of whether a facial plastic surgeon or a plastic surgeon) who will dedicate their time and effort to rhinoplasty will inevitably become better at it.  

There are a few types of surgeons who are qualified to do rhinoplasty. Facial Plastic Surgeons like us limit their cosmetic and reconstructive surgery practices to facial work while General Plastic Surgeons may do work on the face and the rest of the body. While both types of surgeons frequently do rhinoplasty... more