Questions to Ask your Rhinoplasty ("Nose Job") Surgeon
It is a good idea to arrive prepared for your "Nose Job" consultation with a few questions ready to ask the surgeon. This ensures that you have a firm understanding of everything you need to know about the nose reshaping surgery as well as testing the experience and knowledge of your prospective surgeon.
Experience:
- How many years have you been performing this type of surgery?
- How often do you perform nose reshaping surgery?
- How many times have you performed nose reshaping surgery?
- Do you perform any other cosmetic procedures as well as nose reshaping surgery?
Quality:
- Which organisations are you registered with?
- Are you a member of BAPRAS, BAAPS or BACS?
- Are you registered with the GMC?
- What are your success rates?
Knowledge:
- What can I expect from this nose reshaping procedure?
- What are the risks of nose reshaping surgery?
- What is the likelihood of something going wrong with the nose reshaping surgery and what can happen?
- What can’t nose reshaping surgery achieve?
- Do you have any case studies or testimonials you can provide me with?
Surgery:
- Which method of nose reshaping surgery do you think is best suited to my case?
- Can I have any other procedures alongside my nose reshaping surgery?
- If my medical history prevents me having nose reshaping surgery, can you recommend any alternatives?
- Will I find breathing easier after my nose reshaping surgery?
Outcome:
- What will my nose look like after the surgery?
- Do you have before and after pictures I can compare?
- How long do the results of the surgery last for?
- How often do your patients need revision rhinoplasty?
Care:
- How should I prepare before my nose reshaping surgery?
- Will I undergo the surgery in a clinic or a private hospital?
- If something were to go wrong then who do I contact?
- Do you provide surgery aftercare and for how long?
- Does the surgery hurt and can you offer any pain medication?
- How long could my recovery take?
Cost:
- What does your quote for my surgery include?
- What does your quote for my surgery exclude?
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