What the difference is between an ear nose and throat doctor and a facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon? Can an ENT perform a nose job? **Note from RealSelf** Our site is designed to help consumers make confident choices and the below answers have lost this spirit. To see the criteria RealSelf uses to list a doctor as a Facial Plastic Surgeon, please visit our Professional Policies. Doctors listed as a 'Facial Plastic Surgeon' on RealSelf are eligible to discuss treatments and procedures for any "neck-up" procedures, including those of the face, ear, nose and throat areas. As always, consumers should do their due-diligence in researching an individual doctors experience and credentials when choosing their surgeon.
March 6, 2015
Answer: Plastic surgeon vs ENT
Facial Plastic surgeons are generally ENT surgeons who want to specialize in cosmetic surgery, most of the time on the face, but many also migrate south and will do such things as breast and body work. There is no doubt that there is a turf war over which specialty is better qualified to perform which particular procedure. When it comes to rhinoplasty specifically, both specialties have training that enables them to perform this procedure. I would base my choice on selecting a surgeon who has significant experience with rhinoplasty and one that you have been able to see many examples of their work and that you like the work they do. When it comes to breast work, however, I would definitely stick with a fully trained plastic surgeon.
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March 6, 2015
Answer: Plastic surgeon vs ENT
Facial Plastic surgeons are generally ENT surgeons who want to specialize in cosmetic surgery, most of the time on the face, but many also migrate south and will do such things as breast and body work. There is no doubt that there is a turf war over which specialty is better qualified to perform which particular procedure. When it comes to rhinoplasty specifically, both specialties have training that enables them to perform this procedure. I would base my choice on selecting a surgeon who has significant experience with rhinoplasty and one that you have been able to see many examples of their work and that you like the work they do. When it comes to breast work, however, I would definitely stick with a fully trained plastic surgeon.
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March 6, 2015
Answer: Confused? Don't blame you
An otolaryngologist/head & neck surgeon is trained to operate on all structures in the head and neck excluding brains, spines, and eyeballs (in a nutshell). 25% of the board certification exam for otolaryngologists covers facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. The term "ENT" is an abbreviation for an otolaryngologist.
Facial plastic & reconstructive surgeons can become board certified as such in one of two ways. First, they can complete an accredited fellowship focusing in FPRS only for at least one year following completion of EITHER an "ENT" or plastic surgery residency. They must then complete an oral and written board exam and submit a case log of at least 1 1/2 years of procedures performed to establish competence. Alternatively, board-certified "ENTs" or plastic surgeons that do not complete a fellowship must submit a more extensive case log and pass the same exams.
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March 6, 2015
Answer: Confused? Don't blame you
An otolaryngologist/head & neck surgeon is trained to operate on all structures in the head and neck excluding brains, spines, and eyeballs (in a nutshell). 25% of the board certification exam for otolaryngologists covers facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. The term "ENT" is an abbreviation for an otolaryngologist.
Facial plastic & reconstructive surgeons can become board certified as such in one of two ways. First, they can complete an accredited fellowship focusing in FPRS only for at least one year following completion of EITHER an "ENT" or plastic surgery residency. They must then complete an oral and written board exam and submit a case log of at least 1 1/2 years of procedures performed to establish competence. Alternatively, board-certified "ENTs" or plastic surgeons that do not complete a fellowship must submit a more extensive case log and pass the same exams.
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