What is the process/timeline of getting a rhinoplasty like? From scheduling consultations, choosing dr., pre-op, surgery, etc.

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Hi I'm new here & interested in getting a rhinoplasty. How will this go, I am looking into scheduling consultations w/ some doctors. Some people have mentioned scheduling a 2nd consultation, how long after an initial consult would a 2nd consult be a good idea? Then is there a pre-op appt, then surgery & post-op appt(s?). What is this timeline like and how long does it take?

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,You may schedule as many consultations as you like and as quickly as you like. In general, after the initial consultation with your chosen doctor, there is a preop visit, then the surgery visit. This can be accomplished over a few weeks or a few months, depending on your schedule and the doctor's availability. Best of luck!

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. I recommend you to send your photos to give you the advices you need.Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-

David C. Pearson, MD · Answer

Every practice will be a little different. For my practice, we try to get new patients an appointment for a consultation within a month. For rhinoplasty patients, we also do computer simulations of what I think can be achieved and we send those to the patient for approval or for them to suggest any changes. That part usually takes a week or less.If the patient then decides to proceed, surgery can usually be scheduled within a month or so. In that pre-op period we also send the patient for a pre-anesthesia medical exam...kind of like a sports physical...with the patient's primary care doctor to make sure they're healthy enough for an operation. I typically meet with the patient again at the pre-op visit, but if the patient has additional questions or concerns prior to surgery or if it's been several months since I initially saw the patient, we'll bring them in for a second "touch base" consultation, too.Hope that helps,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®

Susan Kaweski, MD · Answer

First I would chose 3 board certified plastic surgeons to consult with. At the appointment, be prepared to state exactly what you do not like as well as what you like about your nose. Discuss any breathing issues. Ask to pre and post op photos of some similar patients. Make sure you have a list of questions concerning the procedure and possible risks and complications. Then decide who you feel will do the best for you and treat you if you have any complications. At the preop, again write your questions down so that you will be sure all your concerns will be addressed. Usually I see my patients the day after surgery , one week later to remove cast and or splints, two weeks, one month, 3 months, 6 months, and at a year.

David Reinstadler, MD · Answer

The time frame will depend on appointment availability. Usually you can get a consultation within a week or so, and then depending on a number of factors, surgery can be performed within a few weeks after that. Every surgeon is different but I see patients initially and then back for a preoperative appointment where consent forms are signed and all last minute questions answered. I then see patients back at one week, six weeks, three months, six months, and one year. Obviously if there are any issues between appointments, I will see them again. It will take approximately one year to see final results from surgery. I would suggest meeting with a few surgeons and they can offer you more specific advise after an in person consultation. Best of luck

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Its best to seek out consultations with 3 busy rhinoplasty surgeons in your area, which may take a month or so to complete. Once you have chosen which surgeon you wanted to go  with, you will  then get a pre-op appointment to go over all of your instructions and expectations. It usually takes a few weeks to get scheduled for the surgery. Anticipate a cast applied across the bridge of the nose which is left in place for approximately one week at which time it is usually the first postoperative checkup appointment. Most surgeons will then want to see the patient back at one month, 3 months, 6 months, and one year. Full healing is one year after the procedure.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You can expect to have surgery approximately one month following your initial consultation. You can expect to be presentable at one week following surgery and be able to have no restrictions at one month following surgery. The entire journey should take 2 months total.

Edward J. Domanskis, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

I see my patients and in initial consultation sit down and I listen to what bothers them. Then, I explain what I can do and how it is done and we formulate a specific plan for that patient. Sometimes, they schedule there and we do even a pre-op then like for out of area patients. Otherwise I can see them as many times as they wish and definitely for a preop visit when I go further into detail of what will happen, what to expect and on each visit answer questions that they may have.     I also offer my mobile number for any post op questions or concens. Also, do free SKYPE/FACETIME consultations.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear potatohead9,  Since you are on real self now I would suggest looking at surgeons in your area in this format and find surgeons with many reviews. Read the surgeons reviews and if a large portion of those reviews are regarding rhinoplasty surgery then you know the surgeon denotes a large portion of their practice to this expertise. Then schedule some complimentary consultations, have digital imaging performed to see the proposed results taking into consideration your personal anatomy. Next review the surgeons before and after photographs to ensure the results are natural looking rhinoplasty results and then you will be ready to make a very informed decision regarding surgery and your choice of surgeons. Once you have finalized your original consultation if you feel the need for a secondary consultation then this can always be arranged. The surgeon wants to make sure he/she are on the same page as their patient always. In my practice the pre-operative appointment is also very informative as we spend a full hour between surgeon and patient consultant reviewing all things discussed during the consultation and we often re-visit the imaging which has been stored for further review. The pre-operative appointment is typically set up a few weeks prior to the scheduled surgery to allow time for laboratory results and stopping any agents that may cause bleeding like aspiring containing compounds and vitamins. I hope this was helpful and I have included a link below and video above to see how rewarding this procedure can be. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

What is the process/timeline of getting a rhinoplasty like? From scheduling consultations, choosing dr., pre-op, surgery, etc.

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