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Have Had Two Consultations, Which Surgeon Do I Choose for my Rhinoplasty Proceedure?

i just had two consults from two different surgeons this month. I am so confused because i got two totally different opinion's. The first surgeon said i was wide in my bridge and needed a full rhino. the second surgeon said i was narrow in my bridge and he would just file that tiny bump i have. i really dont have a bump at all. i just want more definition in the tip of my nose. both said they can do that. the second surgeon talked about grafting and seemed to do more tip work. Who should i do?

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16 Doctor Answers | Asked by christylv in PA

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Choosing surgeon

Sorry for the apparently contradictory evaluations. Without photographs it is difficult to guide you appropriately. You can request to consult again with both surgeons and discuss the conflicting recommendations, or request consultation with another surgeon. At the end of the day you should choose the expert and experienced board certified plastic surgeon who best understands your objectives.

Different Recommendations, Same Nose

As you've seen, it is possible to get very different recommendations during consultations for rhinoplasty. You have several choices to resolve the issue: You can get another consultation, you can ask these surgeons to show you pictures of patients that had similar problems before surgery, you can ask to meet with other patients that had a nose like yours prior to their operation. You can submit pictures here which can be reviewed by participating surgeons. Go to my website for... more

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Have Had Two Consultations, Which Surgeon Do I Choose for my Rhinoplasty Proceedure?

Seek a third or fourth opinion. Also follow up consults with the first 2 is helpful to compare. There is no wrong answer but you need to fully understand the operation. {Posting photos could help us give an idea of what we might do.

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Two Consultations with Two opinions; Which Surgeon Do I Choose for my Rhinoplasty Proceedure

It would have been helpful if you posted several views of your nose for us to advise you accordingly. Without any objective data, no one can advise if you do or do not have a wide nose etc. I would advise you to see at least another Plastic surgeon, take notes and go with the surgeon who fully answers your questions and with whom you felt the most comfortable. Good Luck. Peter a Aldea, MD

Peter A. Aldea, MD

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Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Choosing a rhinoplasty surgeon

Which surgeon listened to you? Which surgeon suggested a result in line with what you are looking for? Which one made the most sense?

Rhinoplasty

If you see 10 surgeons you will get 10 different opinions. Despite that some of these surgeons will get comparable results doing slightly different procedures. The best way for you to use this online forum is submit photos and see if the online surgeons agree more with one of the surgeons you saw than the other. My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board... more

Differing surgeon opinions

Christy, Surgeons are sometimes very opinionated individuals. And , just as in life, surgical opinions can vary widely. I would recommend a third opinion. It is likely that the third surgeon will agree with one of the two other surgeons. Then, let the majority rule. Good luck!

Best Way to Choose Your Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Hi Christylv, In cases such as yours, where patients cannot choose which surgeon to have their rhinoplasty with, I recommend flipping a coin. Just kiddin'. The most important aspect of rhinoplasty from a patient's perspective is choosing their surgeon most carefully (see web reference below). It would be most helpful if you included photos of your nose along with what bothers you about your nose. You may wish to get another opinion. Whoever you choose,... more

Michael A. Persky, MD

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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Who should do my rhinoplasty?

Go back for second consultations to get a better impression. Look at before and after results from each surgeon. Make a judgment. Go with your gut.

Nose job

The surgeon who is board certified by the american board of plastic surgery, and has done at least a hundred nose jobs. I know this sounds simplistic but surgeries carry risks and results vary. The surgeon who can fix any problem that may occur is better (in my mind) than the one who can simply do the surgery.

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