1 Year Post Rhinoplasty. How to communicate my lack of satisfaction with the results to MD using proper terminology?

August 18, 2019
Asked By:Esmeralda B in Tampa, FL

Greetings all, I had my primary rhinoplasty performed in May 2018 and am a year and 3 months recovered. I am dissatisfied with my results and don't know how to best communicate the details of what is upsetting me with my doctor other than "it's too big" / "it's too long"/ "the tip is droopy." We have discussed a revision but I would like another opinion of what could be improved in detailed medical jargon that I do not possess.

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August 20, 2019

Answer: It's good to know the terminology. But you *shouldn't* have to know it. You need to re-evaluate your surgeon. More advice...

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Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 20, 2019

Answer: It's good to know the terminology. But you *shouldn't* have to know it. You need to re-evaluate your surgeon. More advice...

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Steven M. Denenberg, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 20, 2019

Answer: Dissatisfied with nose 1 year after rhinoplasty: how do I communicate what bothers me?

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 20, 2019

Answer: Dissatisfied with nose 1 year after rhinoplasty: how do I communicate what bothers me?

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 20, 2019

Answer: Revison Rhinoplasty

Thomas Trevisani, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 20, 2019

Answer: Revison Rhinoplasty

Thomas Trevisani, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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