The rhinoplasty consult

Facial Plast Surg. 2011 Oct;27(5):393-6. doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1288930. Epub 2011 Oct 25.

Abstract

Correction of a crooked nose is a common request among patients seeking rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty surgery. The rhinoplasty consult is an opportunity for both the surgeon and the patient to obtain an understanding of the potential outcomes from rhinoplasty surgery. This includes the possible surgical outcomes as well as the potential for patient satisfaction with the procedure. Effective communication between physician and patient is the cornerstone to the successful and effective rhinoplasty consult.

MeSH terms

  • Communication
  • Counseling
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Interviews as Topic
  • Motivation
  • Nose / abnormalities
  • Nose / surgery
  • Nose Deformities, Acquired / psychology
  • Nose Deformities, Acquired / surgery
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Patient Compliance
  • Patient Participation
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Patient Selection
  • Photography
  • Physical Examination
  • Physician-Patient Relations
  • Referral and Consultation*
  • Rhinoplasty* / psychology
  • Self Concept
  • Treatment Outcome