What is the Best Way to Verify a Doctor for Rhinoplasty?

I have narrowed it down to three. Some are triple board certified, others not. Some do computer morphing (important to me), others don't. I am terrified I'll choose the wring doc. Please help!

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Selecting the best rhinoplasty doctor for you

There are several different parameters to look for when finding a rhinoplasty doctor. Look for a surgeon who has performed thousands of rhinoplasty surgeries. Find a rhinoplasty doctor whose original background is ear, nose, and throat surgery, is board-certified in ear, nose, and throat surgery as well as in facial plastic and reconstruction surgery. Make sure their surgery center is certified, the gold standard being Medicare certification. A board-certified anesthesiologist should be... more

Selecting a Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Select a board certified surgeon who has extensive experience in rhinoplasty surgery, one of the most challenging procedures we do. Look at multiple results from each surgeon.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Rhinoplasty qualifications

You can see if your plastic surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Unfortunately, there are a lot of "boards" that have been made up that are there to confuse the patient. Make sure that your doctor has the experience to do the best job for you. Make sure that you like the photos he shows you.

Rhinoplasty Surgeon

Choose your Surgeon based on Reputation (Credentials, Board Certification via ABFPRS or ABPS), Referrals (word of mouth), Results (the photographs shown to you of prior patients), and Rapport (do you like the Surgeon ad his staff?). It is not unusual to have several very qualified, reputable Surgeons in a metropolitan area who consistently get great results. I could not agree more with Dr. Mayer's comments about imaging. Computer imaging should be the very least of... more

Choosing a Rhinoplasty Surgeon...Not as Easy as "Einie-Meanie-Miney-Mo"

Hi, You are to be commended that you are carefully choosing your rhinoplasty surgeon. Don't be terrified. You can contact me with the names of the rhinoplasty surgeons that you have consulted with, and if I am familiar with their work, I would be happy to let you know my opinion (minimally biased of course if I am one of the rhinoplasty surgeons that you consulted with). You can do the same with other surgeons in your city. Good luck and be well... more

Michael A. Persky, MD

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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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How to choose a rhinoplasty surgeon.

Tips on picking a Plastic Surgeon Answer by George J. Beraka, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 1) Is the surgeon a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery? Members usually do a lot of cosmetic surgery. 2) Did you sense a commitment to excellence in the office. Did the surgeon spend a lot of time with you? Someone who rushes through the consultation may rush through the surgery. 3) Were you t... more

Check objective sources about your doc (and computer imaging has its uses).

Most states have free online access to the state's board of health where you can verify a surgeon's training (and in what field), years in practice, malpractice history, reprimands and sanctions by the board of medicine, etc. This is a good source of objective data. Check that first. It's very helpful if the doc is board certified in the area you're considering changing. If it's the nose, the boards to look for are: ABFPRS (American Board of Facial Plastic... more

Board Certification and Experience matter for Rhinoplasty Surgeons

The most important aspects of choosing a plastic surgeon to perform your rhinoplasty are whether they are board certified (ABFPRS or ABPS) and whether they have enough experience to perform the surgery. While computerized imaging is helpful, it really only tells you about the doctor's ability to use a computer and not about their surgical skills. Before and after pictures of patients that they have operated previously are helpful with determining skill.

Choosing the right surgeon

When choosing a surgeon to perform your rhinoplasty, my first recommendation is to talk to friends and family who may have had this surgery and are happy with their outcome. If they are happy with the result and you think it looks good then ask them who did their surgery. Next, I think you have been wise to seek a board certified surgeon. Many patients do not put enough emphasis on selecting a surgeon who is board certified. Having this certification... more

Choosing the "right doctor" for rhinoplasty.

Patients love computer imaging. My son can make you a great nose on the computer--he knows nothing about rhinoplasty! Go to an experienced rhinoplasty doctor whose noses you like and meet with real patients to see their results. Busy rhinoplasty surgeons have patients in the office often while you are there.

Toby Mayer, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

Don't use a ouiji board

The doctor that you choose to perform your rhinoplasty should be well-qualified. If he or she is Board Certified by the ABPS, AB OTO-head and neck surgery., or both, you can be sure that he has been poperly trained and tested to be qualified by his peers. Ask how many srugeries have been performed and ask to see pix of results. Check with the certifying Board, the BOMEX of the State, local medical societies, etc. to learn about honest past history. When you have... more

Choosing a rhinoplasty surgeon

Make sure that each physician is board-certified in either plastic surgery or ENT. If he or she is certified in both, that's great, but you don't need to choose based on that alone. You should also consider how many noses each surgeon does per year, whether or not you liked their before/afters, and how comfortable you felt with the surgeon. The best doctor for you may not be the best doctor for the next person. Good luck, /nsn.