If a surgeon does a surgery in 1-1:30 hours does it mean he is careless OR better? I heard people bragging about how a surgeon spends 4 hours in surgery. but i heard from someone else that more time means more edema cause in surgery so its bad.
Answer: Surgery time for Rhinoplasty 4 hours is longer than most rhinoplasty surgeries, but not so long for a revision. If there is internal work or the need for ear or rib cartilage harvest, that would typically be time in addition to the Rhinoplasty itself. If it is an Open Rhinoplasty, that also adds time. It is hard to predict how complicated a surgery will be, so you might think it will be a 2-3 hour revision, but it winds up taking much longer.I think a surgeon with the patience to devote the extra time in order to make it as good as it can be is an asset, not a detriment. I also think a surgeon that can do excellent work in a shorter amount of time might be someone very skilled. It is hard to say, which is why you should just pick based on the doctor as the sole variable.All the best
Helpful
Answer: Surgery time for Rhinoplasty 4 hours is longer than most rhinoplasty surgeries, but not so long for a revision. If there is internal work or the need for ear or rib cartilage harvest, that would typically be time in addition to the Rhinoplasty itself. If it is an Open Rhinoplasty, that also adds time. It is hard to predict how complicated a surgery will be, so you might think it will be a 2-3 hour revision, but it winds up taking much longer.I think a surgeon with the patience to devote the extra time in order to make it as good as it can be is an asset, not a detriment. I also think a surgeon that can do excellent work in a shorter amount of time might be someone very skilled. It is hard to say, which is why you should just pick based on the doctor as the sole variable.All the best
Helpful
January 1, 2014
Answer: Rhinoplasty surgery time- is it important? The average time for a rhinoplasty is 1 - 2 hours. More complicated procedures may take slightly longer. What is more important than the length of the procedure is the artistry and experience of the plastic surgeon. There are multiple factors beyond the length of surgery that effect the extent of swelling.I would suggest that you find a surgeon certified by the American Board of American Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or a facial plastic surgeon (otolaryngologist) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.Robert Singer, M.D., FACSLa Jolla, California
Helpful
January 1, 2014
Answer: Rhinoplasty surgery time- is it important? The average time for a rhinoplasty is 1 - 2 hours. More complicated procedures may take slightly longer. What is more important than the length of the procedure is the artistry and experience of the plastic surgeon. There are multiple factors beyond the length of surgery that effect the extent of swelling.I would suggest that you find a surgeon certified by the American Board of American Plastic Surgery and one who is ideally a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) or a facial plastic surgeon (otolaryngologist) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person.Robert Singer, M.D., FACSLa Jolla, California
Helpful
January 1, 2014
Answer: Is it important how long it takes a surgeon to perform a rhinoplasty? Most rhinoplasties take between 1 - 2 1/2 hours. That can vary greatly depending upon the complexity of the procedure and the efficiency of the surgeon. Four hours is a long time but not necessarily a bad thing if the surgeon achieves great results. Ensure that you like your chosen surgeon's results, that they do alot of rhinoplasty and that the procedures are performed in an accredited surgical center for your safety.
Helpful
January 1, 2014
Answer: Is it important how long it takes a surgeon to perform a rhinoplasty? Most rhinoplasties take between 1 - 2 1/2 hours. That can vary greatly depending upon the complexity of the procedure and the efficiency of the surgeon. Four hours is a long time but not necessarily a bad thing if the surgeon achieves great results. Ensure that you like your chosen surgeon's results, that they do alot of rhinoplasty and that the procedures are performed in an accredited surgical center for your safety.
Helpful
January 1, 2014
Answer: Rhinoplasty surgery time- is it important? I would probably say the time required will range widely among excellent rhinoplasty surgeons, so I would not use this as one of the criteria for judgment.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
Helpful
January 1, 2014
Answer: Rhinoplasty surgery time- is it important? I would probably say the time required will range widely among excellent rhinoplasty surgeons, so I would not use this as one of the criteria for judgment.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of rhinoplasties and rhinoplasty revisions each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
Helpful
Answer: Rhinoplasty surgery time Most rhinoplasty surgery should last between one to 2 hours even with advanced grafting techniques. More important than that amount of time that it takes to perform the procedure is the experience of the rhinoplasty surgeon who can deliver the results.
Helpful
Answer: Rhinoplasty surgery time Most rhinoplasty surgery should last between one to 2 hours even with advanced grafting techniques. More important than that amount of time that it takes to perform the procedure is the experience of the rhinoplasty surgeon who can deliver the results.
Helpful