What you must ask your rhinoplasty surgeon prior to surgery

There is certainly no shortage of plastic surgeons who offer rhinoplasty. It is a smart idea to shop around and get opinions from many doctors before undergoing any surgical procedure, but do you know what questions you should be asking during your consultation? Orange County plastic surgeon, Dr. Ali Sajjadian has a few tips for you and your rhinoplasty consultation.

According to the leading plastic surgeons across the globe, rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging procedures to perform. With that in mind, you obviously don’t want an unqualified, cosmetic surgeon performing your rhinoplasty. You want the best of the best, and to find that, you have to ask the right questions.

First and foremost, you should inquire into the surgeon’s educational background. Did this surgeon complete his residency in plastic surgery, or some other medical field? If you don’t ask this question you can end up with a surgeon who was primarily educated in something like dermatology, and took a weekend class to get a license to practice cosmetic surgery.

Next, you need to know how extensive this surgeon’s experience with rhinoplasty is. You can ask something like “what percentage of your practice is dedicated to the highly specialized filed of rhinoplasty?” You should also inquire into what type of anesthesia will be used, what their revision policy is, and ask to see some before and after pictures of their work.

Finally, you need to be sure the surgeon’s vision and your vision are aligned. The most important factor is to have a good conversation about your goals, desires and expectations of the final result. Many surgeons offer photo “morphing” so you can get an accurate idea of what your results should look like, and be sure the two of you are on the same page.

Most importantly, you need to verify the surgeon’s certifications. Ask if the surgeon is board certified, and if so, by what board?

About Dr. Sajjadian: Dr. Sajjadian has been invited to give lectures regionally, nationally and internationally on the topic of rhinoplasty for over ten years and is one of few plastic surgeons in the United States who holds Triple Board Certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology, as well as the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Read the full article at Examiner.com.