I am choosing a plastic surgeon. By seeing the before and after pictures, I have noticed, that doctors who performed more closed rhinoplasty surgeries have offen also better results. Is it because they have normally more experience?
October 4, 2009
Answer: Surgeons who preform closed rhinoplasty often have more experience Yes, it is true that surgeons who perform closed rhinoplasty often have more experience than those who don't. This is an older technique and is more difficult to teach to new surgeons during their training. For this reason, at many teaching institutions, residents are taught the "open" technique, where the resident can actually see what is being done by the senior surgeon. As a result, many younger plastic surgeons have never learned the "closed" technique, or simply feel more comfortable with the open approach. This does not mean that open rhinoplasty is not a good option for you. A surgeon with experience in both techniques may be better able to advise you and achieve your goals. I would certainly look at the surgeons results and reputation before making a final decision. You definitely want to find someone with a lot of experience and who you feel comfortable with, before you go ahead with surgery.
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October 4, 2009
Answer: Surgeons who preform closed rhinoplasty often have more experience Yes, it is true that surgeons who perform closed rhinoplasty often have more experience than those who don't. This is an older technique and is more difficult to teach to new surgeons during their training. For this reason, at many teaching institutions, residents are taught the "open" technique, where the resident can actually see what is being done by the senior surgeon. As a result, many younger plastic surgeons have never learned the "closed" technique, or simply feel more comfortable with the open approach. This does not mean that open rhinoplasty is not a good option for you. A surgeon with experience in both techniques may be better able to advise you and achieve your goals. I would certainly look at the surgeons results and reputation before making a final decision. You definitely want to find someone with a lot of experience and who you feel comfortable with, before you go ahead with surgery.
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September 25, 2009
Answer: Open vs Closed I would not choose your surgeon on the basis of if they do closed or open. Each technique has it advantages and disadvantages. The technique chosen should be based on your anatomy and what needs to be addressed. There are some things that open rhinoplasty is better for, and it does not matter how much experience the surgeon has doing the closed. You just need to choose your surgeon carefully but not solely based on the if they do open or closed.
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September 25, 2009
Answer: Open vs Closed I would not choose your surgeon on the basis of if they do closed or open. Each technique has it advantages and disadvantages. The technique chosen should be based on your anatomy and what needs to be addressed. There are some things that open rhinoplasty is better for, and it does not matter how much experience the surgeon has doing the closed. You just need to choose your surgeon carefully but not solely based on the if they do open or closed.
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