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The choice of who to go with for a rhinoplasty is a personal one. I would recommend a surgeon who does a fair number of these procedures whether it be a board certified facial plastic surgeon or a general plastic surgeon. To me, I would find out what their revision rate is and whether or not they are comfortable performing revisions themselves. The best surgeons in my opinion are capable of doing not only the easy noses but the more complex ones as well. Finally, even the best surgeons in the country will have to do revisions on their patients as no one can guarantee a perfect result or that everyone will heal exactly the same way. Anyone or surgeon who tells you otherwise is most likely embellishing the truth. I hope this information helps.
Hello! Thank you for your question. Cost will vary among plastic surgeons as well as with geographic location and what procedures exactly they will be providing to you. Certainly, researching a board certified plastic surgeon well-versed in the procedure(s) you desire is recommended - checking the American Board of Plastic Surgery is a great start. Consult with two or more surgeons who you are happy with their postoperative photographs and those who you, most importantly, feel comfortable and confident with. Use the opportunity to ask questions as well as visit with staff and investigate the accredited facilities they work out of. I believe fellowship-training, beyond the core plastic surgery residency to be important, as that surgeon has gone above and beyond to seek additional training specific to that area of interest and chosen to gain additional expertise in that area. Experience should not be measured solely by the age of the surgeon or how many years s/he has been in practice. Checking the education and training is more valuable - a Board Certified MD plastic surgeon who was accepted to and completed an integrated plastic surgery residency, in today's day and age, are excellent choices. Those are the top students who have superior training at top institutes. Plastic Surgery is NOT a fellowship...it is a residency. Those surgeons who have actually successfully completed additional fellowship training beyond the plastic surgery residency are also passionate about that area and will likely have the most recent, innovative, and up to date techniques. These are usually the younger surgeons, who are still readily willing and competent to continue to strive for the newest material and remain up to date on literature and conferences. You must decide for yourself who you are most comfortable with and confident with who will meet your goals and expectations. Cost may differ just on expertise and the aforementioned additional training ad what that additional expertise training has afforded to his/her patients. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!
Dear rhinoplasty patient from Leesburg, VA, Having a good nose job requires a nose specialist and a skilled surgeon. You also want to take into account whether you feel comfortable with the surgeon, as well as the doctor's experience and other qualifications. Always choose a board certified facial plastic or plastic surgeon with experience in rhinoplasty. Be sure to check his before and after pictures to get a feel for the results the doctor has previously produced for other patients.
Hi N, Great question, and the most important aspect of rhinoplasty from a patient's perspective. It always amazes me that some patients take more time picking out the color of their car than they do in selecting their rhinoplasty surgeon. When asked, “What should I look for when choosing a rhinoplasty surgeon?” I reply, “The Eye, the Hand, and the Heart”. “Eye” refers to the artistic ability to evaluate the nose and diagnose what is required to restore balance and harmony with a natural un-operated upon appearance. One needs to have a vision of natural, “average” nose. Beautiful, attractive faces are made up of the combination of average features. The nose should get out of the way of your eyes, lips, and cheek and jaw line contours. “Hand” is the ability to perform the sculpting necessary in a precise, safe, and effective manner with a skilled and soft gentle touch. “Heart” is caring about patients with uncommon professional passion and commitment to excellence. This involves close follow up care. These attributes can be used in all walks of life, no matter what your profession or job may be. Exceptional individuals have a vision of the future, ability to carry out the necessary physical steps, and passion coupled with commitment to achieve their client’s goals. When choosing your rhinoplasty surgeon (or any other service), put your trust in those who have “the Eye, the Hand, and the Heart” that is right for you. That having been said, take your time; have multiple consultations, look at before and after pictures carefully. Make sure that they are board certified in plastic surgery, facial plastic surgery, or ENT. Good luck and be well. Dr. P
In no particular order, here are the Top 10 qualities I believe a good rhinoplasty surgeon should have: They are a passionate student of Rhinoplasty surgery Communicate intently to learn about your goals Are able to convincingly see the subtleties within your nasal anatomy (not just a hump) Knows their limitations and is able to gage the complexity of a potential operation for you in terms of their personal experience with similar rhinoplasties Is able to show pictures of their own operative patients that clearly demonstrate the types of changes that they are recommending for you Understands that evaluating the "starting point" of your nose is the critical first step in evaluating options for reducing or adding to the back of your nose Has an excellent understanding of nasal function and how rhinoplasty relates to changes in breathing Is able to accurately relate back to you precisely what you see in your nose, educate you as to the underlying structures that cause this, and is able to educate you on options for making changes Is not the cheapest surgeon in town (a decision based on price alone may well be the most expensive mistake you can make) Is not too anxious about taking you on as a patient. A good surgeon will be cautious in evaluating your motivations, expectations and understanding of what they are seeing before they agree to take you as a patient Extra credit -- I have a personal bias against using implants in the nose, as they have a higher risk of infection than your own tissues. I believe that the extra time I spend obtaining graft material from your own body is well worth the investment and the lower rate of visibility and complications over time. Hope this helps. Nick Slenkovich MD, FACS
