I was referred to a Dr who finished 5 year residency 2012, and finished fellowship 2014 and is currently one of a small group of plastic surgeons at a prestigious university Am I in the wrong to be nervous that he is relatively young and new Dr? I realize that surgeons have to get experience somehow, but for elective surgery that I am paying a lot for I want the best Dr for me, I don't want to be used as an experience builder for a new Dr.
Answer: Experience (and training) Importance Thanks for your question. Experience is certainly an important factor when it comes to chosing a plastic surgeon for cosmetic work. Rhinoplasty is probably one of the more difficult surgeries to "master". While it is true that surgeons generally improve with more surgeries they perform, not all doctors start out of the gate at the same level. This is why the training of the plastic surgeon is important to weigh into the decision making process. Virtually every plastic surgeon who completed a good residency can perform rhinoplasty with excellent and predictable results. And additional aesthetic training will strengthen these skills further. Before and after photos are one way to evaluate ability, but remember, doctors are only going to post their best results. The decision to walk away is easy if all the posted photos look terrible, but that would be an unusual situation. Referrals from a pleased patient may be one of the best ways to find a match, but not everyone has a friend or family member that has had plastic surgery.Thus, the most qualified doc for rhinoplasty would probably be a board certified plastic surgeon who has had excellent training with the addition of an aesthetics fellowship, who has very favorable reviews online, some good before and afters, and who has been practicing for at least a few years. Hope that helps!
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Answer: Experience (and training) Importance Thanks for your question. Experience is certainly an important factor when it comes to chosing a plastic surgeon for cosmetic work. Rhinoplasty is probably one of the more difficult surgeries to "master". While it is true that surgeons generally improve with more surgeries they perform, not all doctors start out of the gate at the same level. This is why the training of the plastic surgeon is important to weigh into the decision making process. Virtually every plastic surgeon who completed a good residency can perform rhinoplasty with excellent and predictable results. And additional aesthetic training will strengthen these skills further. Before and after photos are one way to evaluate ability, but remember, doctors are only going to post their best results. The decision to walk away is easy if all the posted photos look terrible, but that would be an unusual situation. Referrals from a pleased patient may be one of the best ways to find a match, but not everyone has a friend or family member that has had plastic surgery.Thus, the most qualified doc for rhinoplasty would probably be a board certified plastic surgeon who has had excellent training with the addition of an aesthetics fellowship, who has very favorable reviews online, some good before and afters, and who has been practicing for at least a few years. Hope that helps!
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Answer: Experience Selecting A Rhinoplasty Surgeon The key element in choosing a Rhinoplasty
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Answer: Experience Selecting A Rhinoplasty Surgeon The key element in choosing a Rhinoplasty
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February 12, 2015
Answer: Surgeon experience Well you are certainly thinking wisely since you want to make sure the doctor you choose is well experienced. You may want to look into how many years experience they have their before and after photos are a major help and a major deciding factor. Reviews too about doctor and practice. Take your time choosing a doctor. Most doctors get better as they do more surgery.
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February 12, 2015
Answer: Surgeon experience Well you are certainly thinking wisely since you want to make sure the doctor you choose is well experienced. You may want to look into how many years experience they have their before and after photos are a major help and a major deciding factor. Reviews too about doctor and practice. Take your time choosing a doctor. Most doctors get better as they do more surgery.
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January 29, 2015
Answer: Finding the Right Rhinoplasty Surgeon The most critical decision to be made in achieving the best plastic surgical result is picking the most experienced and talented, that is the best, plastic surgeon possible. Too often, patients choose a physician based on a catchy ad, the brand name of a technique, the basis of one or two before and after photos, or their web site’s search engine ranking. These criteria will not find the most experienced and talented plastic surgeon, nor will being a new member of an university program as experience does make a difference. See the below link on suggestions on how I would locate the best plastic surgeon for your rhinoplasty.
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January 29, 2015
Answer: Finding the Right Rhinoplasty Surgeon The most critical decision to be made in achieving the best plastic surgical result is picking the most experienced and talented, that is the best, plastic surgeon possible. Too often, patients choose a physician based on a catchy ad, the brand name of a technique, the basis of one or two before and after photos, or their web site’s search engine ranking. These criteria will not find the most experienced and talented plastic surgeon, nor will being a new member of an university program as experience does make a difference. See the below link on suggestions on how I would locate the best plastic surgeon for your rhinoplasty.
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January 29, 2015
Answer: How many years experience should arhinoplasty surgeon have? If the surgeon can show many, many examples of his work, you should feel comfortable. Some surgeons achieve expert status decades before others, and some surgeons never achieve it.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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January 29, 2015
Answer: How many years experience should arhinoplasty surgeon have? If the surgeon can show many, many examples of his work, you should feel comfortable. Some surgeons achieve expert status decades before others, and some surgeons never achieve it.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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