Rhinoplasty Consultation Questions
Surgeon: _____________________________________ Date:_______________ Time: ___________ am/pm
Telephone: ___________________________
Address: ____________________________________________
Website: ____________________________________
Referred by: ___________________________________
Certified by:
American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS): [ ] yes [ ] no
American Board of Surgery (ABS): [ ] yes [ ] no
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS): [ ] yes [ ] no
American Board of Otolaryngology : [ ] yes [ ] no
American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS): [ ] yes [ ] no
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC): [ ] yes [ ] no
Rating:
Office appearance: [ ] poor [ ] fair [ ] average [ ] above average [ ] excellent
Attitude of staff: [ ] poor [ ] fair [ ] average [ ] above average [ ] excellent
Attitude of surgeon: [ ] poor [ ] fair [ ] average [ ] above average [ ] excellent
Communication skills of surgeon: [ ] poor [ ] fair [ ] average [ ] above average [ ] excellent
Patient referral list available: [ ] yes [ ] no
All questions answered: [ ] yes [ ] no
Overall Rating: [ ] poor [ ] fair [ ] average [ ] above average [ ] excellent
Questions to Ask Your Plastic Surgeon Before Rhinoplasty Surgery
1. What made you decide to become a cosmetic surgeon? How long have you been practicing as a cosmetic surgeon?
2. Are you board certified? If so, by what board and for how long?
3. Have you ever been disciplined by the board or by the state?
4. How many rhinoplasties have you performed?
5. How many revisions of your own work, on average, do you have to perform?
6. How many rhinoplasties do you perform on average, annually?
7. Have you or would you be willing to perform this procedure on a loved one or family member?
8. Would there be any reason that I would not be a good candidate for a rhinoplasty?
9. What are the complications for rhinoplasty?
10. Do you prefer to perform your procedures open or closed? Why?
11. Are there other techniques, newer ones perhaps, that I am not aware of?
12. Do you have a video of a rhinoplasty being performed that I can watch?
13. How long do you recommend I take off from work, school, etc. to heal properly?
14. What types of medications will I be given and which pain medications do you normally prescribe?
15. What kind of anesthesia do you use for rhinoplasty? Why?
16. Do you offer any other anesthesia options?
17. Can I look at a portfolio of before-and-after photos, and not just your perfect ones?
18. May I speak with any of patients who have had rhinoplasty by you?
19. When should I expect to look "normal" again?
20. Will I have scarring? If so, how bad will it be?
21. Where will the surgery be performed? If the surgery will not be done in a hospital, is the surgery center or suite accredited?
22. Do you have hospital privileges and, if so, at what hospitals? If you don't have hospital privileges, why not?
23. Who will administer anesthesia and what are that person's credentials?
24. What tips do you have for me to ease some discomfort and pain?
25. Must I follow any special diet, both preoperatively and postoperatively?
26. I wear eyeglasses. Will I be able to wear them the day after surgery on top of the cast? When can I wear my glasses normally?
27. I take (birth control, diet pills, antidepressants, etc.). Will I have any adverse reactions from the prescribed medications or anesthesia?
28. What if I have a complication?
29. If my results are not what I wanted, what is your policy on a revision?
30. Do you believe my expectations can be met?
31. What if I change my mind and back out, will my money be refunded?
32. If I have an emergency the night after surgery, what should I do?
33. If such an emergency arises, will you be the attending physician?
34. If I will need sutures, when will they be taken out?
35. Are there any hidden costs that I should know about, such as for lab work, postoperative check-ups, or additional medications?
36. If I need anything after-hours after the surgery, how can I get in touch with you or your staff?
37. What are your policies on postoperative care?
38. Do you offer financing? Do you expect full payment up front? Can I pay in increments?
39. How long after the surgery will I be able to exercise, run, or participate in contact sports?
40. Will I need a graft? If so, what kind?
41. What structural changes to my nose will you need to do?
42. After surgery, will my nose be packed? With what type of packing? For how long?
43. Who will be present in the recovery room with me, and what are their qualifications?
44. How far in advance is it necessary to schedule a surgery date?
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