Out of Town Rhinoplasty: How Many Follow-up Appointments?

Hi,

Every surgery requires a given number of follow-up appointments.

Usually, I assign on an average of 4-5 appointments per patients stretching over a 12 months period when they achieve their final results.

The critical appointments are within the first month post-op.

I recommend that you communicate with your surgeon to make sure that the post-op care and examination are to be well covered.

Thank you for your inquiry.

The best of wishes to you.

Dr. Sajjadian

Rhinoplasty is a procedure which does not require frequent follow-ups.  Once you have had the surgery, you would be seen at around a week postoperatively for removal of splints.  You may have a follow up 2-3 months afgter surgery, but the final result is considered to be around one year.  Therefore, follow up at one year would work well as well.  Should you have concerns which need to be addressed in between, and if you are from out of town, you can easily send photos to your surgeon by email.  In fact, even in-town patients take a quick snap shot to show what they may be concerned with.

Many patients schedule their rhinoplasty surgery with doctors
who are not in their hometown but with whom they feel most comfortable moving
forward. Thankfully, you are located relatively close and are driving distance
away from your surgeon should you have any questions or concerns. The exact
number of follow-up visits after your nose job can vary based on your surgeon’s
preference, but most surgeons would like to see you in the office once or twice
within the first 10 days after surgery. Surgeons continue to check in 6
months post-op or 1 year depending on the patient’s availability. Some
doctors even allow their patients to Skype or video chat if no major concerns
are brought up.