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What's the difference between going to an ear, nose and throat and plastic surgeon for nose job and laser?

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ENT or Plastic surg: Properly trained ENT or plastic surgeons are usually equally adept at nasal surgery, as ase often times general and maxillofacial surgeons. Training and experience along with the proper credentials can help a paying determine a surgeon's capabilities. The head and neck is surgicl real estate laid claim to by any number of specialties. I reemphasize training and experience as hallmarks.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Dr. Alexander Rivkin answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Go to a specialist: Unless the ear nose and throat surgeon specializes in rhinoplasty, i would suggest going to a plastic, or better yet, facial plastic surgeon. Any procedure you consider, you want to go to someone who does as many of your particular procedure as possible. Rhinoplasty, in particular, is a technically challenging procedure and you want to go to someone who does them all the time, not just occasionall.

Answered 9/13/2015

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Experience/aesthetic: I would go to the person whom you feel is most qualified and experienced to provide you with the desired results that you are seeking.

Answered 11/9/2014

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Depends: Ent doctors will typically address functional problems with breathing. Ent doctors with additional training in facial plastic surgery will address both appearance and function, while plastic surgeons tend to treat appearance. Make sure your doc has experience in rhinoplasty!

Answered 8/25/2012

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Rhinoplasty: ENT surgeons and plastic surgeons are both trained in rhinoplasty. Many ENT surgeons sub specialize in facial plastic surgery through additional training. All ENT surgeons have in depth training in nasal anatomy, disorders and surgery.

Answered 10/28/2014

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