Hi internetjones,
Well, you have your work cut out for you, picking a rhinoplasty
surgeon is not easy. The easy part is coming up with a list of fully
capable surgeons, but then only you and your daughter will be able to
determine which is the right one for her. When you go in for
consultations, make sure you ask to see a portfolio - choose a doctor
who you not only feel comfortable with, but who also seems to conform
to your own particular tastes (he might have a thing for wider noses
while your daughter may prefer a narrow nose). Also, the 'most
expensive job' doesn't ensure 'the best job'. You are wise to look for
a surgeon who is close to your home, as follow-up visits after surgery
are very important for proper recovery.
I'm not able to choose the "best plastic surgeon available" for your
daughter but I can help you make a informed decision. I have
researched this topic extensively for someone else (she had already
had surgery but was not happy with the results ("revision surgery",
making revisions of the revisions, is not uncommon) and I can draw on
my research to help you. Please click on all of the following links -
each contains alot of information, too much to post here.
>>>>> General Info
If you're considering rhinoplasty...
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/public_education/procedures/Rhinoplasty.cfm
Rhinoplasty Information:
http://www.cosmeticplasticsurgerystatistics.com/rhinoplasty.html
Surgery of the Nose:
http://www.facial-plastic-surgery.org/patient/procedures/rhinoplasty.html
Published Lists of Procedures and Complications: Rhinoplasty:
1. Bleeding
2. Infection
3. Disappointing cosmetic result or failure to achieve desired result
4. Impaired breathing through nose
5. Septal perforation
http://www.lammico.com/risk/published.asp?published_category_id=19&published_id=98
>>>>>> Accreditations
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS):
http://www.cosmeticsurgery.org/procedures/Rhinoplasty.asp?mn=mc
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS):
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/public_education/procedures/Rhinoplasty.cfm
The AAFPRS Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical
education for physicians.
CREDIT DESIGNATION
The AAFPRS Foundation designates continuing medical education
activity credits in Category 1 of the AMA Physician?s Recognition Award
as follows:
Head and Neck Workshop up to 4 credits
http://www.facial-plastic-surgery.org/physician/education/8_international/pages5_14.pdf
Checking Doctor Credentials:
"To verify that your doctor is certified by the American Board of
Plastic Surgery, you can go to http://www.abms.org or call ABMS at
1-800-776-2378 or 866-275-2267. You may also be able to find The
Official ABMS Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialists at your
local library. You will also want to look for a doctor who specializes
the particular area of the body that you are having work on.
Your State Medical Board will also have information about board
certification, disciplinary action, education and license
verification. Find your State Medical Board.
You will also want to find out if your doctor has hospital privileges.
Even if the procedure will not be performed at the hospital (and 53%
of cosmetic surgeries are not), some feel it is important to know that
your doctor is qualified and has the necessary training to be
accepted. The ASAPS states that "it is important to find out if the
doctor has operating privileges in an accredited hospital for the same
procedure you would like to have performed. Before granting operating
privileges, hospital review committees evaluate a surgeon's training
and competency for specific procedures. If the doctor does not have
hospital privileges to perform your procedure, look for another
surgeon."
The American Medical Association (AMA) will provide biographical
information on 4 doctors for $60.00. Your local library may also have
The American Medical Directory (published by the AMA) which lists the
affiliations of its members. Write: AMA, Department of Physician Data
Services, Dept. P, 515 N. State St. Chicago, Illinois 60610."
http://www.smartrhinoplasty.com/checkasurgeon.html
The Doctor Background Check Search (fee based):
"Locate Doctors. Search Doctor Background Check to find physician
license and license related actions, including disciplinary actions,
sanctions, consent orders, consent agreements, dismissals,
non-disciplinary communications, advisory letters and other licensing
information. Use the Doctor Background Check to search state medical
governing boards to research a physician's professional standing or
locate and research a medical expert witness."
http://www.knowx.com/doctor/search.jsp?userid=guest&password=welcome
>>>>>> Surgeons
Why choose a board certified plastic surgeon?
"All surgeons are not alike. Surgeons that are certified by the
American Board of Plastic Surgery are uniquely qualified and specially
trained. They have been proven to provide the best patient care and
have the lowest rates of complications."
http://www.cosmeticplasticsurgerystatistics.com/findasurgeon.html
Find a Plastic Surgeon:
"Welcome to the Plastic Surgeon Referral Service, a free offering
provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). All of
the surgeons listed through this service are ASPS members who are
board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and/or the
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. You can search for
a surgeon by geographical area or name."
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/find_a_plastic_surgeon/index.cfm
Alabama:
http://www.cosmeticplasticsurgerystatistics.com/alabama-alaska.html#AL
Louisiana:
http://www.cosmeticplasticsurgerystatistics.com/kentucky-louisiana.html#LA
Florida:
http://www.cosmeticplasticsurgerystatistics.com/florida.html#FL
Physician Finder:
http://www.facial-plastic-surgery.org/patient/finder/finder.html
Louisiana Facial Plastic Surgeons:
http://www.facialplasticsurgerydocshop.com/cgi-bin/mma.cgi?egion_id=2&state_id=20
>>>>>> Photos
Before and After Photos:
http://www.smartrhinoplasty.com/beforeafterphotos.html#LOUISIANA
>>>>>>
I hope I've been able to get you started in finding "the best" surgeon
for your daughter. If you have any questions, or if this hasn't
satisfied your request, please post a clarification request *before*
closing/rating my answer and I'll be happy to reply.
In regards to your clarification note, your fee is not charged to your
account until your question is answered - you will never pay GA for
nothing.
Thank you,
hummer
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