6 Questions to Ask Before Getting Rhinoplasty

6 Questions to ask before undergoing rhinoplasty

If you have made up your mind about having a rhinoplasty, you’re probably excited and a little nervous about the big day. In all of this, it is easy to forget to ask some of those all-important questions. Avoid finding yourself in a situation where you’re having to rely on second-hand information and instead get the facts straight from the surgeon and his team. These are questions you should have the answer to before undergoing rhinoplasty.

1. What are the credentials of your surgeon? Is he/she board-certified?

It is important to choose a well-qualified, board-certified cosmetic surgeon who has undergone hundreds of hours of training and rigorous testing to meet the standards of the medical board. Board-certification is a safeguard for you if you don’t have time to do further due-diligence or research into your surgeon. That said, it helps to also check their track record and experience to be doubly sure.

2. How experienced is the surgeon? How many rhinoplasty procedures has he/she done?

Being facial surgery, this is a very visible kind of cosmetic surgery where the surgeon’s handiwork is on display for the world to see, every single day. There’s no real scope to cover it up. Having an experienced surgeon who has dealt with thousands of cases and has a great track record increases your chances of getting the results you desire.

3. Do you need any additional work?

Sometimes, in addition to structural changes for aesthetic reasons, some additional internal work may be needed to help your breathing and ensure this is not compromised in any way. If that’s the case, this could increase the cost of your rhinoplasty. Remember, this aspect is best left to the discretion of your cosmetic surgeon.

4. What type of anesthesia will you be getting?

Discuss your anesthesia and sedation options well ahead of D-day. Your cosmetic surgeon will typically offer you a choice of either intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. This does, however, depend on your particular case as well as the options available at the center you are at. There may be some additional things to be done or precautions needed based on your choice of sedation.

5. Are there any Do’s and Don’ts before or after a Rhinoplasty?

Do ask your surgeon about any precautions or dos and don'ts in the lead up to the big day. If you smoke, you might need to stop in the weeks before your nose job. Certain medications that thin the blood may need to be stopped. You may require someone to bring you home after surgery. Do remember to ask about all of this and more. Your cosmetic surgeon will typically have a ready list of dos and don’ts for you which will ease your way. Just don’t forget to ask!

6. What results should I expect?

Being clear about the potential outcome and desired results is a very important piece of the puzzle. If you and your cosmetic surgeon are on the same page on this, you're more likely to get the results you want. By asking this question, you might discover some gaps in communication and can clear up any concerns you may have as well. It will also give you an idea of what to expect after surgery and how soon you can expect to notice a difference in how your nose looks.

Have Your Questions Answered by a Board-Certified Cosmetic Surgeon

Experienced board-certified facial surgery cosmetic surgeon Dr Jamil Asaria can be a great sounding board. Ask him or the team at Face Toronto all your questions and clear up any doubts you might have about a rhinoplasty. Make an appointment for a consultation at the center at our Toronto center, or call today.

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Practice Policy Update Regarding COVID-19

Dear Patients:

At FACE Toronto we are committed to protecting the safety of our patients, staff, and the general public while maintaining our high standard of quality care. As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we have made changes to our patient care practices in accordance with all provincial and Public Health recommendations. Our team has been working diligently on enhancing our safety protocols to protect the well-being of our patients, team members, and families. We would like to highlight how we are providing a safe environment for you and our team:

We will be pre-screening all patients that are scheduled to come into our office for any symptoms of COVID-19. We will ask patients to stay home with symptoms of COVD-19, chronic lung disease, severe asthma, serious heart conditions, and uncontrolled type 1 diabetes. A mandatory Covid-19 consent form must be filled out before arrival to the clinic and temperature checks will be administered upon entering the building.

We have implemented a policy for the safety and testing of our staff members including daily screening and temperature checks. We will be maintaining physical distancing as much as possible throughout the office for staff and patients.

The timing of patient visits has been adjusted in order to limit the number of people in the office at a given time and to allow for enhanced disinfecting and cleaning protocols we have put in place in between patients.

We request that patients come on their own to all appointments unless absolutely necessary. We are not servicing any walk-in patients and not allowing visitors or children to accompany any patient.

For your safety all of our staff will be wearing masks when interacting with patients in the office and routine hand-washing is required.

We request that you wear a mask. If you do not have a mask, a mask will be provided. Hand sanitation stations will be available upon entering and throughout the office.

We are pleased to offer virtual visits as an option for non-urgent appointments. The software we have in place provides appropriate safety and privacy for the interaction.

We have increased our in-office cleaning. All areas of patient traffic are regularly cleaned throughout the day. All treatment rooms are cleaned between every patient encounter. All chairs and table tops in the waiting room as well as treatment rooms will be wiped down between patients, including counters, keyboards and door handles. Our credit/debit card terminal will be disinfected after each use. We have also enhanced the air filtration quality in our space to provide patients with surgically clean air.

We are so excited to welcome you back and look forward to continuing to help our patients look and feel their best! We encourage you to reach out to our office now to schedule your appointment. Please feel free to contact our team by phone at 416-479-4244 or email at [email protected].