As the most prominent feature on your face, your nose plays a notable role in facial unity and balance. When your nose is disproportioned, asymmetrical or misaligned, this can impact your confidence. Rhinoplasty is a cosmetic procedure that can address your concerns. When done correctly by a double-board certified facial plastic surgeon such as Drs. Lieberman, Parikh and Curti, you’re left with a nose that blends with your face for a more harmonious, attractive appearance.
If you’re considering undergoing a rhinoplasty, finding a surgeon capable of creating the facial results you long for is essential. Superior outcomes depend on the training, expertise, and level of patient care from your rhinoplasty surgeon.
How to Find the Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon: The 4 Core Qualities to Look For
The decision to use a cosmetic procedure to alter the appearance of your nose is a highly personal and significant decision. You need to know that your rhinoplasty surgeon has the skills, qualifications and empathy to understand your journey and provide outstanding results.
With that in mind, here are four key considerations to remember when choosing a rhinoplasty surgeon.
1. Credentials and Experience
Surgery should never be taken lightly — so take your time choosing a provider. Your first step to finding the best rhinoplasty surgeon is researching their credentials and experience. A cosmetic surgeon should be board-certified in facial plastic surgery, head and neck surgery and / or maxillofacial surgery. This ensures they have the medical training and procedural knowledge to handle your nose surgery. Drs. Lieberman, Parikh and Curti are all double-board certified and have additional fellowship training from the AAFPRS.
Next, take a look at their experience in performing rhinoplasties for a wide variety of people. Read their bio and check out their social media pages to ensure they regularly perform rhinoplasty procedures. Have they received recognition in this specialty? The more expertise they have in addressing your unique concerns, the better prepared they’ll be to provide a successful outcome. Dr. David Lieberman recently received an elite honor in this specialty. Based on expert survey data, Dr. Lieberman was added to America’s Best Rhinoplasty Surgeons by the prestigious Newsweek global media organization.
2. Outstanding Results
There’s an old yet true adage about pictures being worth a thousand words. While many words may have power, an image speaks for itself. A cosmetic surgeon must feel comfortable posting before-and-after photos of their past rhinoplasty work. These images should reflect a surgeon’s ability to create natural, harmonious results. If you’re pleased with these pictures, this can help you trust that the surgeon knows what they’re doing.
Finally, find out what former patients say about their rhinoplasty experience with your potential surgeon. Did the surgeon meet up to their expectations? Are they happy with their results?
3. A Comfortable Conversation
A credible rhinoplasty surgeon offers one-on-one consultations. This consultation is your first opportunity to meet the physician in person and decide if they are the right person to address your aesthetic vision. Be prepared to ask important questions and pressing concerns. A trustworthy surgeon should have no problems alleviating your worries. After your consultation, ask yourself the following questions:
- Was the office clean, professional and inviting?
- Did the surgeon listen to you and address your specific concerns?
- Did they treat you with kindness and respect?
- Did they perform a proper assessment of your facial structure?
- Did they help you understand all your options?
- Did they make you feel at ease?
If you answered all these questions positively, you may have found the right rhinoplasty surgeon for your unique needs.
4. Personalization
While beauty may be a universal concept, aesthetics is personal to each individual. A great rhinoplasty surgeon understands what it takes to shape your nose to suit your face. This procedure is not one-size-fits-all.
You should feel heard during your consultation — like the surgeon understood exactly what you want your nose to look like. Yet, they may offer different points of view, and that’s okay. Your doctor’s level of expertise should highlight that they understand the subtle changes that will bring your overall vision to life.
Trust Your Aesthetic Results to an Award-Winning Rhinoplasty Surgeon
L&P Aesthetics is a patient-centric practice dedicated to providing patients with facial cosmetic rejuvenation services. Each of our three physicians is experienced in a full range of facial plastic surgery procedures, including rhinoplasty, and L&P Aesthetics has been named the best plastic surgery office by Silicon Valley Magazine and The Palo Alto Weekly. As mentioned earlier, Dr. David Lieberman was also added to America’s Best Rhinoplasty Surgeons by the Newsweek global media organization.
Are You Ready to Begin Your Personal Aesthetic Journey?
If you really want to know how to choose a rhinoplasty surgeon, it’s simple. Schedule your consultation at L&P Aesthetics, Palo Alto or L&P Aesthetics, Los Gatos. Dr. Lieberman is joined by world-class facial plastic surgeons Dr. Sachin Parikh and Dr. Steven Curti.
Every day, our double-board-certified surgeons partner with patients ready to revitalize their appearance. Ready to give your face a graceful, natural beauty? Contact us today to learn more about rhinoplasty.
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