Should a Rhinoplasty or Septoplasty Surgeon Also Be an ENT Doctor?

Hi Melashel,
Way to stir up the old specialty "wars".
ENT, Facial Plastic, and General Plastic Surgeons all perform septorhinoplasty. The surgical procedure is not a commodity, but an operation that combines the skill, experience, training, creativity, and aesthetic sense of beauty of the surgeon to achieve an attractive (cosmetic) as well as an excellent breathing (functional) result.
There are surgeons of all of the above cited specialities that perform the operation very well, and there are surgeons who do not. It is important to choose your rhinoplasty surgeon carefully. Ask questions, speak to previous patients, take your time.
The surgeon is more important than the speciality.
Good luck and be well.
Dr. P

When considering Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty, your surgeon's credentials and personal experience is critical.
You should find a board certified surgeon well trained in the art of nasal surgery. You should see many favorable before and after photos before proceeding. A frank discussion with your surgeon about your daughter's nasal airway will alleviate any concerns. Experienced nasal surgeons routinely correct septal deviations during Rhinoplasty, and also routinely harvest cartilage grafts from the septal cartilage to support the tip. If you have any doubts or concerns, get a second opinion from another board certified rhinoplasty surgeon with the criteria I listed above.
Best of luck.