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• Is the surgeon board certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery? You can verify a doctor's certification by contacting the American Board of Medical Specialties here , or by telephone at 800-776-2378 or 866-275-2267. You may also want to check with your local library to see if they carry the Official ABMS Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialists.
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• Does the surgeon have privileges to perform rhinoplasty at an accredited hospital? Though some 53% of cosmetic surgeries are not performed in a hospital, privileges to perform rhinoplasty indicate that the doctor is qualified and has the necessary training to be accepted by that hospital.

• Does the surgeon have training in ear, nose, and throat, as well as facial plastic surgery? This is an indication that a surgeon will be able to provide you with the highest level of training and expertise.

• Is rhinoplasty a major part of the surgeon's practice?
• How many rhinoplasty procedures does the surgeon perform per year?
• For how many years has the surgeon been performing rhinoplasty surgery?
• In which state(s) is the surgeon licensed to practice surgery?
• What is the most common complication the surgeon encounters with rhinoplasty surgery and how does he/she address it?
• How often does the surgeon need to reoperate following rhinoplasty surgery and what is the most common reason for reoperation?
• Does the surgeon have before and after photos for you to review of patients he or she has previously performed rhinoplasty surgery on?

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