I have seem some people getting these both done at the same time. My question is, is this generally okay to do so? Lastly how can I find doctors who specialize in both fields?
Answer: Doing 2 surgeries at once Dear Zakme,Thank you for your question. I agree with the other doctors that you would likely need to coordinate 2 surgeons to perform the 2 procedures due to specialties. My only worry is that you are operating on 2 parts of the airway at the same time (nose and mouth). Swelling might be unpredictable and could make breathing difficult. After a rhinoplasty, you are often swollen and plugged inside the nose that you have to breathe through your mouth. With the additional mouth swelling, it can lead to tongue swelling as well so your airway may be compromised. You will also have significant facial swelling from both procedures, so I would take that into consideration.If you decide to separate the procedures, I would perform the orthognathic surgery first because we use the chin and lips as guides when performing rhinoplasty in an artistic fashion.Best,Dr. Nima
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Answer: Doing 2 surgeries at once Dear Zakme,Thank you for your question. I agree with the other doctors that you would likely need to coordinate 2 surgeons to perform the 2 procedures due to specialties. My only worry is that you are operating on 2 parts of the airway at the same time (nose and mouth). Swelling might be unpredictable and could make breathing difficult. After a rhinoplasty, you are often swollen and plugged inside the nose that you have to breathe through your mouth. With the additional mouth swelling, it can lead to tongue swelling as well so your airway may be compromised. You will also have significant facial swelling from both procedures, so I would take that into consideration.If you decide to separate the procedures, I would perform the orthognathic surgery first because we use the chin and lips as guides when performing rhinoplasty in an artistic fashion.Best,Dr. Nima
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Answer: Is getting two surgeries done at the same time recommended? I would like to get Orthognacthic and Rhinoplasty surgery done. Awesome question: Simultaneous rhinoplasty with jaw reshaping surgery can be done, but with some cautions. When dealing with upper jaw surgery, the majority of the swelling can distort the nasal / nose contours, so minimal nasal changes can be done, but the patient needs to be aware that after swelling resolves, additional touch ups may be needed. And this is really due to the closeness of the swelling in and around the nasal tip and upper cheek regions that can impact the final outcome.
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Answer: Is getting two surgeries done at the same time recommended? I would like to get Orthognacthic and Rhinoplasty surgery done. Awesome question: Simultaneous rhinoplasty with jaw reshaping surgery can be done, but with some cautions. When dealing with upper jaw surgery, the majority of the swelling can distort the nasal / nose contours, so minimal nasal changes can be done, but the patient needs to be aware that after swelling resolves, additional touch ups may be needed. And this is really due to the closeness of the swelling in and around the nasal tip and upper cheek regions that can impact the final outcome.
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February 17, 2018
Answer: Is getting two surgeries done at the same time recommended? Orthognathic surgery is performed by an oral surgeon under general anesthesia in a hospital setting with an overnight stay and should be performed first, especially if the upper jaw is being performed as well. A rhinoplasty is performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient surgical procedure. Both procedures should not should not be performed together. Alternatively, a chin implant can augment chin forward to help facial balance and proportions. For many examples of chin implants performed in combination with a rhinoplasty, please see link and the video below
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February 17, 2018
Answer: Is getting two surgeries done at the same time recommended? Orthognathic surgery is performed by an oral surgeon under general anesthesia in a hospital setting with an overnight stay and should be performed first, especially if the upper jaw is being performed as well. A rhinoplasty is performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient surgical procedure. Both procedures should not should not be performed together. Alternatively, a chin implant can augment chin forward to help facial balance and proportions. For many examples of chin implants performed in combination with a rhinoplasty, please see link and the video below
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February 15, 2018
Answer: Those two are tricky getting two procedures done at the same time is fine. Those particular surgeries are not recommended to be done at the same time for two reasons 1) oral surgeons who do orthognathic surgeries are usually not experts at rhinoplasty. 2) orthognathic surgery can have changes on the projection of the nose. so you really want the ortho done first then do the nose after it's all settles. Best wishes
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February 15, 2018
Answer: Those two are tricky getting two procedures done at the same time is fine. Those particular surgeries are not recommended to be done at the same time for two reasons 1) oral surgeons who do orthognathic surgeries are usually not experts at rhinoplasty. 2) orthognathic surgery can have changes on the projection of the nose. so you really want the ortho done first then do the nose after it's all settles. Best wishes
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February 15, 2018
Answer: Two surgeries While I frequently do surgeries with my partners at the same time, I would not recommend these two at the same time. I do only facial plastics and my partners do body contouring plastics and many patients have these at the same time. This works well because the patients save on OR time and anesthesia, and have only one recovery.
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February 15, 2018
Answer: Two surgeries While I frequently do surgeries with my partners at the same time, I would not recommend these two at the same time. I do only facial plastics and my partners do body contouring plastics and many patients have these at the same time. This works well because the patients save on OR time and anesthesia, and have only one recovery.
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