Time Between Rhinoplasty Consultation and Surgery?

Question

Most doctors I'm looking at are out of town.How long after a consultation does one have to wait to have the rhinoplasty surgery?

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

It would be best for the patients to have adequate time to digest all the details of a comprehensive rhinoplasty consultation.

	You can send your picture and have a consultation on the phone or Internet prior to your first visit to your surgeon's office. We have done that numerous times for patients that come from out of state or out of country.

	The earliest time between the time of consultation and your surgery should be 24 hours. Prior planning and coordination of your and the surgeon's schedule is required.

	Most importantly, you want to have your rhinoplasty procedure performed by someone who is skilled, caring and passionate about getting the best possible results for you.

	Good Luck,

	Dr. Sajjadian

Sam Rizk, MD · Answer

The time between your initial consultation
appointment and the date of your rhinoplasty is essentially your decision. You
can decide that you are comfortable with the doctor you are consulting and are
ready to move forward almost immediately. You can then book a date for your
surgery, which will be preceded by a pre-op appointment, based on your doctor’s
availability and your own schedule. As always, be sure that you plan and make
arrangements for a week of at-home recovery during which you will be expected
to rest and take it easy while your nose heals. If you are taking any form of
medication or drugs, be sure to discuss this with your surgeon as it may delay
your scheduled surgery.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

In our practice most rhinoplasty surgeries are usually performed within two weeks to a couple of months after the consultation. A pre-op appointment regarding anesthesia and the surgical procedure itself is conducted to answer all pre and postoperative questions regarding this type of surgery. It would be unwise to make a rushed decision on such a life-altering event. It is important to find a surgeon who has performed thousands of rhinoplasty surgeries.

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

Hello,

	It really depends on the availability of your surgeon after the consultation. Some surgeons may be booked for a while, and in other situations there may be openings right away. At that point, it depends on when you feel ready, and when are interested in having your rhinoplasty performed. Please let me know if you have any specific questions regarding rhinoplasty, as I am a rhinoplasty specialist and have a great deal of experience with the procedure. Thank you, and best of luck.

	Dr. Nassif

Scott Trimas, MD · Answer

There is no definite timeline between when you have had your consultation and when you should proceed with surgery. That becomes a personal decision. That being said you should make sure you are happy with the proposed changes, the qualifications of your surgeon and what type of procedure is recommended before proceeding with the actual surgery. I hope this information helps.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

This varies with the patient's comfort zone. Some of my patients want to think things over for awhile. Others send me there photos and then com in for the consultation and pre-scheduled surgery saving another trip.

Julian De Silva, MD · Answer

The time between your consultation appointment and the date of your nose job is based on preference and scheduling. If your surgeon has the availability, it is possible to schedule your surgery for as soon as two weeks after your initial appointment. There will be at least one other pre-op appointment in between, during which your surgeon will go over the specific do’s and don’ts leading up to your procedure. Always be sure, however, that you are fully comfortable and ready to move forward before confirming a date for your nose job. It is better to be aware of all implications of surgery than to rush into a procedure that you are hesitant about.

Remus Repta, MD · Answer

Hello,

	Thank you for the question.  The answer to your question can also be applied to most other plastic surgery procedures.  In general, you would want enough time between the consultation and the surgery to allow you to take in all of the information, ask any additional questions you may have, verify certain pieces of information that you are unsure of, and finally have your preoperative appointment.

	All the best,

	Dr. Remus Repta

Amir Moradi, MD · Answer

In our practice we would like to see the patient again for a second consult if the time from the first visit is more than three months. We need to make sure that there has been no changes in the patients health and nasal airway. Also the patient might forget the information initially given.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You want to see the doctor if possible several months before your desired surgery date.  This helps to coordinate both yours and the doctor's schedules.

Time Between Rhinoplasty Consultation and Surgery?

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