Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underRhinoplasty q&a

Not Happy with my Rhinoplasty - How to Tell the Surgeon?

LoopyDec 6, 2011
I had rhinoplasty 6 weeks ago and I am not satisfied with the results. I find that not enough was done. My question is how do I express my dissatisfaction without criticizing/insulting the surgeon’s work. What happens if the surgeon disagrees with my observations of the results. He is happy with the outcome but I am not. Am I entitled to still ask for a revision (covered by him as per his policy) even if he disagrees? Thank you

Answers (4)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Steve Laverson, MD, FACS
Steve Laverson, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Steve Laverson, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.5 | 94 Reviews
Answered on Dec 7, 2011
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. William A. Wallace, MD, FACS
Dr. William A. Wallace, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Dec 15, 2011
Answer
Dr. Peter E. Johnson, MD
Dr. Peter E. Johnson, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jan 3, 2014
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
Dr. Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired)
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Dec 6, 2011
Answer
1 person found this helpful

More Rhinoplasty Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Kurtis Martin, MD

Choose a board certified plastic surgeon or an ENT facial plastic surgeon. Make sure they perform many rhinoplasties per year and look at their before/after photos. Ask about pre op imaging as well.

+11 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
C. Spencer Cochran, MD

Pre-operative rhinoplasty imaging, especially 3D imaging, is a valuable tool for both the patient and the doctor. For the patient, imaging can help patients understand the effect that changing the nose has on the overall appearance. For the surgeon, imaging is an important part of the...

+16 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jamil Ahmad, MD

Recovery after rhinoplasty will vary based on the person, characteristics of the nasal tissues and what was done during surgery. The amount of downtime varies greatly as well. Return to work and social activities varies greatly based on the person. Patients tend to feel well within a few days...

+8 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Even with closed rhinoplasty, but particularly with open rhinoplasty, numbness or other odd sensations are absolutely normal. Some patients will describe a "pins and needles" sensation, or a stinging/burning sensation, but most simply note some degree of numbness. Sensory nerves are...

+9 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Thomas Romo, III, MD

You may be right that your sore throat was caused by suctioning. Also if you had a breathing tube inserted during your procedure, this can irritate the back of the throat,eg.LMA. Also because nose is stuffy, you may be a mouth breather for a while This can dry out the mouth and cause throat pain...

+6 answers
See all Rhinoplasty Q&A
See more Rhinoplasty Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE RHINOPLASTY GUIDE →