Should I trust an ENT or a plastic surgeon for a Rhinoplasty?

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Should i trust a plastic surgeon for the operation (more than one name given, all recommended by previous patients but work in less reputed hospitals ) or an ENT doctor (recommended by a recent MD grad. 2 names given, both work at top hospitals)? I asked friends of mine if they knew anything about the 2 ENT surgeons. They only knew 2 previous patients of one of the surgeons, but both patients were unsatisfied with the results.

Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS · Answer

It is a hard question.It is best you consult with a few and see whom you trust better.Good before and after photos will be helpful"Unsatisfied patients" can mean many things.Both ENT and Plastic Surgeons are capable of performing a good Rhinoplasty.

Ashok Govila, FRCS, MCh, MS - Account Suspended · Answer

I think most important is to google the name of the surgeon of either discipline and make sure not only they are board certified but carry a long list of good reviews and carry a good reputation as a person and as a surgeon.The quality of the hospital or its size is immaterial .On top of all these there a big lot of rhinoplasty surgeons in the world if you  are really chossy and in that case find one of these globally known and go to them wherever they are.Its obvious that such a PS will not be in the neighborhood unless you hit a great flucke .I wish you happy serfing.

John Allan Ness, MD (retired) · Answer

I think it's always very important to do your research, regardless of which type of surgeon you choose. My first recommendation would be to make sure that whoever it is, they are board certified in their field. Both ENT and facial plastic surgeons have specialty training in this area, so depending on their experience, either could be a great choice. I would recommend looking for a board certified plastic surgeon who is also board certified in Otolaryngology (ENT) and or Facial Plastics. Do your research and review their before and after photos. Pictures are always a great way to get a feel for the surgeons results.

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