Statistics of successful primary rhinoplasty?

You should find a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. I would recommend one who also has completed an aesthetic fellowship accredited by the Aesthetic Society. I would also recommend looking at online reviews, before/after photos, and talk to other people who maybe have seen the surgeon. Selecting the proper surgeon is key. You need to ensure they have proper plastic surgery training and actually produce adequate results.

Hello and thank you for your question. I think it's so great you're doing your homework to find the best surgeon! Unfortunately, not all surgeons are created equal- even surgeons within each of the categories you're describing are going to have drastically different results, all dependent on their individual training and experience- a lot of which is hard to quantify. Because of this, any statistics are basically useless. What's most important is that the surgeon you go to has extensive training and experience performing rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgeries of all types.

Rhinoplasty truly is a surgery of millimeters- and whether you're looking for a minor adjustment or a major transformation, it requires exceptional surgical skill to achieve functional and natural-looking results! Because your nose is the DEFINING feature of your face- I would only recommend seeing a surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty procedures, and who has significant training and experience performing these surgeries. I actually trained under one of the world leading rhinoplasty experts (who performs 1,000+ nosejobs annually).

I recommend for you to setup a formal consultation with me (or another plastic surgeon who is extremely comfortable with rhinoplasties) to thoroughly discuss your surgical goals, undergo a formal examination, evaluate your options, and develop a personalized plan just for you. I hope this helps!

Dr. Donald Groves
Aesthetic Plastic Surgeon

Hi, thanks for your question. Research suggests that the overall patient satisfaction rate for rhinoplasty procedures is generally high. For example, a 2018 study published in the journal Facial Plastic Surgery reported an overall patient satisfaction rate of 83.6% for primary rhinoplasty.
As for the type of surgeon with the highest success rate, it's hard to generalize. There is no specific research or statistics that precisely compare these three types of surgeons. The best choice of surgeon can depend on the individual patient's needs, the complexity of their case, and the specific skills and experience of the surgeon. I recommend choosing the surgeon based on their results and based on how comfortable you felt with them during the consultation. Best of luck!