Which is better - the patient telling the surgeon the changes they like or let the surgeon do what they think is appropriate?

October 2, 2022
Asked By:sweet_lavendar in Seattle, Washington

Best approach to nose changes during rhinoplasty. Which is better - the patient telling the surgeon the changes they would like to their nose OR let the surgeon do what they think is appropriate? Goal is to get the most aesthetically appealing nose that compliments my face.

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March 2, 2023

Answer: It's definitely best to let your surgeon know what your goals are.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 2, 2023

Answer: It's definitely best to let your surgeon know what your goals are.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 11, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty Goals as a Team

Cory Bovenzi, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
October 11, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty Goals as a Team

Cory Bovenzi, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
October 10, 2022

Answer: Should the patient or the surgeon determine the goals in Rhinoplasty?

Robert Ciardullo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 10, 2022

Answer: Should the patient or the surgeon determine the goals in Rhinoplasty?

Robert Ciardullo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 8, 2022

Answer: Surgical Changes

Timothy Ortlip, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 8, 2022

Answer: Surgical Changes

Timothy Ortlip, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 7, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Cem Payasli, MDPlastic Surgeon
October 7, 2022

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Cem Payasli, MDPlastic Surgeon

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