How to Get Ready For Your

Rhinoplasty Consultation

Introduction

Rhinoplasty is a popular cosmetic surgery procedure that is commonly referred to as a ‘nose job’. The primary reason that people seek out this surgery is to adjust the balance between their nose and the other features of the face. Some common issues that are corrected through rhinoplasty are the length of the nose, bumps on the bridge and width of the nostrils.

Introduction

Before the procedure is scheduled and performed, you must have a consultation with the surgeon that will do the surgery. This consultation is much more than a simple meet and greet. This is essentially an interview where you select who is going to surgically alter your face. It’s wise to take it seriously and follow certain guidelines to get it right.

Are You Eligible?Not everyone can just call up a rhinoplasty office and go through the process to have a rhinoplasty procedure. You must be a good candidate for the surgery, or no surgeon will perform it on you at all. It isn’t an industry where surgeons will break out the scalpel for anyone just to make money.

Are You Eligible?You must be in good basic physical and mental health with realistic expectations of the surgery and a desire to improve the appearance of your nose. Anyone under the age of 16 likely won’t be considered, because the nose might not be completely developed yet. If the nose keeps growing in the months and years after the procedure, problems may arise that would require further surgeries.

So, if you are relatively healthy and in the proper age range, feel free to continue the process toward your consultation.

Do Some ResearchBefore you end up in the office for a consultation, make sure that you do adequate research into the industry and the various procedures. Read reviews of different rhinoplasty offices and surgeons, so you can have a head start. You’re not going to seek out a consultation with every single surgeon in the city, but it is wise to talk to a few before you make a final decision.

Do Some ResearchGet to know a few different ones from reading reviews and testimonials, and research several different rhinoplasty techniques and procedures so you’re knowledgeable when you get there. The doctor is the expert, but that doesn’t mean you have to go into the thing completely clueless.

Information to Bring Along

Aside from knowing a thing or two, you also want to bring a thing or two to your consultation. Showing up empty handed is just going to facilitate another visit, or you having to try and remember some important information.

Information to Bring AlongHere’s what to bring along with you:

•List of current medications you take, including supplements, vitamins and herbs. •Complete write up of your medical history (get it from your family doctor)•Photos of rhinoplasty surgeries you’d like to have yours modeled after, or away from.

Make a List of QuestionsMaking a thorough list of questions is one of the most important things you can do prior to your rhinoplasty consultation. Trying to think of all the important questions on the spot will surely result in you missing some critical ones. There are literally scores of questions to ask that will help you narrow the field.

Make a List of QuestionsHere are several you don’t want to miss.•Do you have all the required certifications and licenses?•How long have you been in practice?•How many rhinoplasty procedures have you performed?•Have you ever been disciplined by a regulatory body?•How many revisions of your own work do you usually have to perform?•How many rhinoplasty surgeries do you average per year?•What kind of complications are involved in the surgery?•How long should I book off from work?•Can I look at before and after photos?•Can I speak with a few previous patients?•What pain medications do you normally prescribe?

Make a List of Questions• Do I have to follow a special diet at any point?• What happens if there are complications?• Do you offer financing?• Do you expect full, up front payment?• Are there hidden fees other than those stated?• Are my expectations reasonable?• What is the total recovery time?

If you have any additional questions, feel free to ask them. Once you interview a few different surgeons, settle on the one that makes you feel the most comfortable, and has the experience and track record you want to see.

AdviceGenetics or trauma has determined the shape of your nose. If you wish it were smaller, had better contour or more aesthetically pleasing definition, then rhinoplasty could be for you.

The Toronto Cosmetic Clinic was one of the first physician directed clinics in Toronto and Ontario to combine non-surgical and surgical cosmetic procedures under one roof. Visit http://www.tcclinic.com/ for more information on their procedures.