Hi I am planning on scheduling a rhinoplasty soon. I was told the post op visit would be with a nurse practitioner and I would not see the surgeon at all. Is this customarry? Should I insist on seeing the surgeon for the post op appointment?
December 29, 2021
Answer: Yes! Hello,
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December 29, 2021
Answer: Yes! Hello,
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December 26, 2021
Answer: Postoperative visits after rhinoplasty It is customary in our practice, where rhinoplasty patients are seen next day after surgery by nurse (to teach about nasal care, clean airway, splint, sutures as a demonstration of post rhinoplasty care) to be seen by a surgeon on day 7-8 when splint(s) is removed. At that time, immediate result is discussed, any issues in the course of surgery reviewed and patient is given prospect of long term care and changes to be expected. Patient is seen at 6 weeks, 6 months and 1 year by a surgeon. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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December 26, 2021
Answer: Postoperative visits after rhinoplasty It is customary in our practice, where rhinoplasty patients are seen next day after surgery by nurse (to teach about nasal care, clean airway, splint, sutures as a demonstration of post rhinoplasty care) to be seen by a surgeon on day 7-8 when splint(s) is removed. At that time, immediate result is discussed, any issues in the course of surgery reviewed and patient is given prospect of long term care and changes to be expected. Patient is seen at 6 weeks, 6 months and 1 year by a surgeon. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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