How do I decided on a rhinoplasty surgeon when every surgeon has at least a couple bad reviews?

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In doing my research for 5+ years, I have yet to come across a doctor who doesn't have at least a couple bad reviews. It seems like even the best doctors have dismissive/ rude/ uncaring attitudes when one of their patients has unsatisfactory results. Can anyone give me advice?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

First thing you have to check is board certification in plastic or ENT surgery; next would be  before and after photos on website. In person communication is always necessery to establish relation of trust and confidence. After consultaing 2-3 surgeons you will have your own gut filling whom you trust and like the best. Although patients reviews are something to look at, they do not necessery represent the surgeon and his skills always.  Hope this helps.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Choosing a surgeon for any medical procedure can be daunting, especially when there are mixed reviews. Here are some tips to help you make an informed decision about choosing a rhinoplasty surgeon:

Research: Do your research to find reputable and experienced surgeons in your area who specialize in rhinoplasty. You can check online directories, professional associations, and social media platforms for recommendations.

Credentials: Look for a surgeon who is board-certified in plastic surgery or facial plastic surgery, and has significant experience performing rhinoplasty surgeries. You can verify a surgeon's credentials by checking with the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Consultations: Schedule consultations with at least two or three surgeons to discuss your goals, expectations, and any concerns you may have. This will give you an opportunity to evaluate the surgeon's communication style, bedside manner, and their approach to the procedure.

Before and after photos: Ask the surgeon to provide you with before and after photos of their previous rhinoplasty patients. This will help you evaluate the surgeon's aesthetic style and determine if their work aligns with your desired outcome.

Reviews: While every surgeon may have a few negative reviews, it's important to read them carefully to determine if they are legitimate concerns or outliers. Look for patterns in the reviews, such as consistent complaints about bedside manner or follow-up care.

Ultimately, it's important to choose a surgeon who makes you feel comfortable and confident in their ability to perform the procedure. Trust your instincts and choose a surgeon who has a track record of success and a reputation for excellent patient care.

I hope this helps,
good luck on your journey !

Selcuk Inanli, MD · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question.It is totally normal to find some bad reviews about a doctor. As a surgeon you always do your best for your patient. But sometimes patient may not be happy with the result (it may be related to complications or/and patient's expectation). Sometimes patients have hard time to accept their new look after the surgery because the nose is in the middle of the face, it changes the whole look of the face.

Andrew Miller, MD · Answer

I would advise to see surgeons with a few bad reviews. That means that they are probably doing a lot of rhinoplasty surgeries, which is what you want in a surgeon. The only surgeons that have zero bad reviews are either not doing much surgery or manipulating the reviews somehow. Having said that, the surgeon should also have a lot of good reviews too. The most important things are looking at photos and seeing if their results are something you would like, and then visiting the surgeons to see if you feel good about one of them. Make sure they are performing rhinoplasty every week.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

You’re correct - All busy rhinoplasty specialists have a few bad reviews. It’s impossible to make everyone happy, and some of our worst reviews are from people who had good results!

Check your surgeons’ B&A galleries and number of years in practice. Go on several consultations and see if there is chemistry. When I’m positive I can help someone, we usually exceed expectations. Good luck’ Dr Joseph

Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD · Answer

Hello. All your issues can be addressed to a well-executed rhinoplasty in the right hands. You can achieve the look you want with Rhinoplasty performed with piezo technique, which is the latest technology. Piezo technology can be used in open rhinoplasty surgeries. Rhinoplasty with the piezo technology will be able to protect your soft tissues and provide you maximal healing. You can visit the link below to get more information about Piezo technique. I would advice to to investigate your surgeons long term results. It is the best indicator to choose a good surgeon for you. While searching your surgeon, please be careful about whether all his results are similar with each other or not. Some surgeons replicate his results to all his patients. If you see the same noses on all of your surgeon's results, it is an indicator that he does not designs his results custom made. Unfortunately, most of the surgeons have similar results with each other and very rare of them, like me, performs custom made surgeries. One golden rule: Please do not have the surgery when you feel uncomfortable and have doubts with a surgeon who you feel hesitated about. The point you need to be careful while searching for the best surgeon is the time between the before and after photos of your surgeon. The after pictures should be at least 1 years after the operation. Early results and intraoperative comparison photos have no value. Secondly, please be sure that you have a good communication with your surgeon and he totally understands you. You can have more detailed information about me and ask questions about your case to my assistants from the number at my profile. You can also book an online consultation and discuss your issues with me. Best regards.

Chad K. Wheeler, MD · Answer

Every doctor will eventually get a bad review as it is all about relationships with patients and sometimes the patient and doctors personalities don’t mesh.  I try to figure that out before I do surgery and not offer surgery to some one that I don’t mesh with but sometimes I figure it out too late. Understand that some of my absolute best results are my least happy patients and some of my worst results are my happiest patients.  There is more to good reviews than a good surgeon.  If I was having cosmetic surgery I would go on at least three consults.  I would look for a board certified plastic surgeon with mostly really good reviews.  I would chose the one who’s before and afters are what I am looking for in my results.  Finally I would make sure their communication style/bed side manner is how I like to be communicated with.

Paul E. Chasan, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. This is one of the best questions and most important I have answered, yet one of the least asked. In today's insta world in which every surgeon shows off their on-table results, it is hard to know. A couple of important points to note. Rhinoplasty is a distinct subspecialty within plastic surgery and takes decades to master. It doesn't matter whether the surgeon you are considering is a "facial plastic" or "plastic" surgeon. What matters is their passion, commitment, and personal journey to perfect the art form. When a plastic surgeon finishes their residency, they might have seen a couple of dozen rhinoplasties and actually have performed just a few. You can see why I say it is a grey haired person's sport. My recommendation is to critically review multiple surgeon's websites/galleries and make sure their art resonated with yours and make sure that they perform at least 4-6 rhinoplasties a month. Trust me, you want the most experienced person performing surgery on the organ in the center of your face.  As far as negative reviews, everybody gets a few a year. That is the nature of dealing with people. I hope this helps. Best wishes to you.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Every surgeon has some bad reviews often from people with unrealistic expectations. I have bad reviews from patients  who got excellent results. That’s to be expected when you do a lot of surgery. Go for some consults and ask about their bad reviews and see what they say. A lot of bad reviews and I would stay away. Just a few I wouldn’t worry about

Mehdi Sina, MD · Answer

Hi,

There isn't a single surgeon who hasn't under performed at some point in their careers and sometimes that can result in a negative review. It is also important to remember that sometimes patients can leave negative reviews without justification. At some point, it is important for you to pick a couple of your top contenders and meet with them for a consultation and use your own judgement to determine who might be the best fit for you.

Best,
MS

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