Life would be a lot simpler if you could just pick the first plastic surgeon that shows up on Google to perform your rhinoplasty. As with most medical care you seek, (and even products you buy), however, there is a certain amount of “buyer beware” involved, so give yourself some time to find just the right surgeon for your procedure.
What kinds of traits or expertise should this rhinoplasty surgeon have? If you’re not sure where or what to start looking for, fear not! This post touches upon all of the critical key factors to look for when researching around for the perfect surgeon for your nose job!
Looking for a NJ Rhinoplasty Expert: When to Be Skeptical
There are several levels of research that need to be done before finally choosing the best rhinoplasty surgeon for your rhinoplasty procedure. As seen in many professions, the truth is there are many individuals who “say” they’re skilled and capable of doing something, but, as we all know, there are often only a few who can actually do it well.
If your surgeon does every type of facial and body plastic surgery that exists, it’s likely that he/she will not be specialized in performing above average rhinoplasty procedures, which means that you’re not dealing with a top rhinoplasty surgeon.
To be at the top of this field, most of your time and energy must be spent performing and researching rhinoplasty surgeries and techniques. If your NJ plastic surgeon purports to do it all, and even if he or she really believes they can actually do all kinds of different surgeries, be skeptical and ask to see before and after pictures of previous clients.
Seek Out a Good Communicator, Who Enjoys Interacting with Patients
The best rhinoplasty surgeon is an excellent communicator, which is important, as this surgery has many different, confusing variables that are often times hard to explain.
Factors such as nasal reshaping should be communicated to you in your consultation with your surgeon, as they are very individualized and change from person to person depending on their needs. Some surgeons prefer to work in such a way where they can place most of their focus on the operating room, instead of spending time in consultations with patients.
In rhinoplasty, however, a good surgical technique (although required) is not enough to be successful. A top rhinoplasty surgeon must engage with each patient, learn what each one wants and then make a plan to achieve that goal. These factors allow for the surgeon to make a plan to reshape your nose as you would like it, while assuring that you feel comfortable throughout the entire process.
In addition, your rhinoplasty specialist must be able to explain surgical risks and the surgery strategy (the plan to achieve your new nose) clearly, to ensure that you know what you can expect when you wake up after your rhinoplasty surgery. If this communication is lacking, you won’t be happy with your rhinoplasty result.
Crucial Traits of the Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon
1. A focus on Rhinoplasty with years of experience
As mentioned before, don’t choose a general plastic surgeon to perform your rhinoplasty. Through lots of time and practice, a NJ rhinoplasty surgeon develops a sense of judgment and a precise surgical technique necessary for consistently good outcomes
An experienced surgeon can help lower (but not eliminate) the risk of complications and will know just what to do should a complication occur. Make sure you’re in good hands by choosing a rhinoplasty surgeon with 10+ years of experience.
2. Precise yet gentle surgical technique
A meticulous technique, along with a gentle touch, is essential because even a millimeter’s error will show up in your new nose. Refined skills come with experience, which can be seen in before-and-after photos and/or by speaking to a past patient. If your rhinoplasty surgeon is hesitant to show photos of past clients or share their contact information, look elsewhere.
3. Reconstructive expertise
The expertise needed to rebuild a nose by restoring it to a pleasing form and proper function ensures a deep level of anatomical knowledge, which will make your rhinoplasty experience even safer and better overall.
4. Aesthetic knowledge
When viewing photos of your rhinoplasty surgeon’s past work, you can get a sense of his/her abilities, and whether he/she has a defined style that shows up on many past patients.
If you notice that your prospective surgeon has a tendency to produce the same results, we’d recommend checking out another practice (unless you’re looking for that particular style, but even then, we’d urge you to make sure that this style works well with your other features).
5. Hospital affiliation
The best rhinoplasty surgeons in NJ ideally have an affiliation at a prestigious hospital, such as Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ.
6. Leadership and mentoring to advance the practice of rhinoplasty
The very best rhinoplasty surgeon may hold the department head or a leadership position in a facial plastic or reconstructive surgery practice. The surgeon who mentors other rhinoplasty surgeons is at the top of his or her profession. (Aka just the rhinoplasty surgeon for you.)
7. Clear communication
The best rhinoplasty surgeons are great at communicating and deeply care about your wants and needs from your surgery.
8. Honesty
You need a rhinoplasty surgeon who will let you know if your goal for your nasal surgery happens to be unrealistic and help you understand what your true options are.
9. Perceptiveness
The best rhinoplasty surgeon is one who asks a lot of questions about what you like or don’t like about your nose. This will assure that you get the best results from your procedure.
10. Patient centered practice
Your ideal rhinoplasty expert will seem just as invested in a great outcome as you are. You should really come away from your consultation with the sense that your surgeon wants the best for you. Do you like the surgeon? Do you trust him or her to do their best on your behalf? Make sure to choose only a surgeon in whom you have complete confidence. You deserve nothing less.
At Cohen/Winters Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery in Bergen County, NJ, we treat and advise each patient as we would a family member. For more than 10 years, we’ve been helping patients throughout their entire rhinoplasty journey and would be happy to meet with you to determine if we can provide you with the nose of your dreams. We offer a no-charge consultation, so please contact our offices to learn more.
