I have had two consults for a droopy tip and a small hump on the bridge and one surgeon said it would take him 45 mins as a closed procedure and the other surgeon said 2.5 hours as an open procedure. I'm really conflicted on who to choose and want to get other doctor's opinions. I am wanting to lift the tip and smooth the hump on the bridge.
February 22, 2021
Answer: Rhinoplasty candidate You seem to be excellent candidate for rhinoplasty, closed or open. Even most experienced rhinoplasty surgeons would have preferential technique for most of rhinoplasty problems. In some cases, one can select technique based on specific patient needs. Open rhinoplasty does take slightly longer than closed (15-25 min) but it makes no difference in overall result. You should select your rhinoplasty surgeon based on his before and after cases presented on the website, your comfort and trust level, as well on reviews posted by his patients. Good luck.
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February 22, 2021
Answer: Rhinoplasty candidate You seem to be excellent candidate for rhinoplasty, closed or open. Even most experienced rhinoplasty surgeons would have preferential technique for most of rhinoplasty problems. In some cases, one can select technique based on specific patient needs. Open rhinoplasty does take slightly longer than closed (15-25 min) but it makes no difference in overall result. You should select your rhinoplasty surgeon based on his before and after cases presented on the website, your comfort and trust level, as well on reviews posted by his patients. Good luck.
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February 21, 2021
Answer: Rhinoplasty Any surgeon who thinks that he is impressing a prospective patient by telling them how quickly he can do a case is a fool! I've done thousands of rhinoplasties and could probably tear through the basic mechanics of the procedure in 45 minutes or less, but that's not the point! Rhinoplasty is an operation of millimeters, and being an operation on a 3 dimensional organ requires careful and exacting technique with evaluation and re-evaluation each step along the way. Additionally, one has to be mindful of the post-operative changes and settling that can take place and be assured that the required support and symmetry will have been accounted for. You should ask prospective surgeons to see their before and after results of patients who had similar issues as the ones you have. You should also feel confident that the surgeon knows exactly what you want to accomplish and that he can do it. Beware of relying on morphed computer images because many doctors are better artists than surgeons. Plus, you can do things on a computer that may not be possible to do on your nose!
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February 21, 2021
Answer: Rhinoplasty Any surgeon who thinks that he is impressing a prospective patient by telling them how quickly he can do a case is a fool! I've done thousands of rhinoplasties and could probably tear through the basic mechanics of the procedure in 45 minutes or less, but that's not the point! Rhinoplasty is an operation of millimeters, and being an operation on a 3 dimensional organ requires careful and exacting technique with evaluation and re-evaluation each step along the way. Additionally, one has to be mindful of the post-operative changes and settling that can take place and be assured that the required support and symmetry will have been accounted for. You should ask prospective surgeons to see their before and after results of patients who had similar issues as the ones you have. You should also feel confident that the surgeon knows exactly what you want to accomplish and that he can do it. Beware of relying on morphed computer images because many doctors are better artists than surgeons. Plus, you can do things on a computer that may not be possible to do on your nose!
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