How Many Consultations/Appointments Are Normally Required Before Having the Rhinoplasty Op?

Once you have found the surgeon with whom you feel
most comfortable moving forward, scheduling your rhinoplasty is relatively
simple. You will likely have one or two additional pre-op appointments after
your initial consultation, during which your surgeon will go over in depth how
to prep for your surgery, what to expect on the day of, and what your recovery
time will look like. 

One to two consultations are usually appropriate prior to undergoing a rhinoplasty surgery.  A comprehensive consultation will last at least 30 minutes with a physician and at least 30 minutes with the patient care coordinator or nurse to discuss pre-and postoperative care, expectations, limitations, and complications of nasal surgery.  Computer imaging alone takes another 15 minutes.  

Most patients will have 2 visits with me prior to them undergoing a rhinoplasty. Obviously, some have sought consultations elsewhere as well. The first visit is the initial consultation where the patient explains their concerns, goals and desires and then are examined. There is then a full and lengthy discussion which covers the procedure including risks and complications. The second visit is the preoperative visit where among other things, the patient can ask additional questions regarding their upcoming rhinoplasty. 

i typically  have a least two visits before scheduling the procedure and one preoperatively. During the first visit I try to get a sense of what change the patient is seeking, examine the nose and ask about general health. I then have the patient review before and after photos of previous similar patients to get a further sense of what they would consider a good outcome. I then explain the details of the procedure, recovery time and risks. My coordinator reviews ths costs a nd schedule openings. Photos are taken. When they return for their second visit they view computer altered images of what their result might be . We then refine these to be certain that we are on the same page about the desired results. Any additionla medical or business questions are answered.

At the preoperative visit I again review the medical history, the surgical plan and answer any questions. Instructions for post surgery care and prescriptions and supplies are given.

When patients come from long distances I try to compress some of these or have them send advance photos by e mail to help with the logistics. Sometimes we'll have them come in the morning for the first visit and then return in the afternoon to review photo changes. They then return for preop visits the day before the procedure.

Generally, there are 2 visits with your surgeon: the initial consultation and the preoperative visit.  A thorough examination of the inside and outside of your nose as well as photographs should be performed.