Travelling Alone for Rhinoplasty

It's always best to have your surgery performed by someone in your area, since you can then see them easily if a complication occurs. There's also less stress involved and medical standards are those that you're familiar with, as well as you'll be able to see them for followups. I usually recommend patients stay at least 2 weeks after their surgery if they do come from out of town, then find a trusted PS in their area when they return to their town.

We see patients from all around the world in my practice. It is ok to travel alone to have rhinoplasty performed, but keep in mind that you will need to have someone with you for the first 24 hours after surgery. If you do not have a friend or family member available to monitor you for the first 24 hours, a nurse or aftercare facility is advised. I hope this information helps, and I wish you the best of luck. 

         Travelling for rhinoplasty is not unreasonable.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials 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