Life is full of compromises, but there are a few things where only the best will do. That can’t be more true than when it comes to your health and happiness. For almost everyone, how they look greatly impacts how they feel about their life. And when you look in the mirror, one of the first things you see is your nose.
All of that is a long way of saying that if you are unhappy with your nose, you owe it to yourself to choose the best rhinoplasty surgeon in Houston. While many doctors perform facial plastic surgery, only a select few have the high level of training and years of experience it takes to perfect the art of rhinoplasty (nose surgery). Let’s take a look at the many pieces of the puzzle that come together to create a top rhinoplasty surgeon.
Credentials Matter
The first thing to look for in any rhinoplasty surgeon is board certification by the American Board of Otolaryngology (Head/Neck Surgery) and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. These boards conduct examinations of candidate surgeons along with recertification every decade to ensure surgeons maintain a high level of skill and professionalism in the specialty.
High-level rhinoplasty surgeons need an extensive knowledge of facial anatomy along with an ability to understand the intricacies of cosmetics and beauty. Board certification is a starting point for ensuring that a surgeon has a solid grasp of these critical concepts.
No Substitute for Training
Significant post-doctoral training is required of all board-certified facial plastic surgeons. Simply put, completing medical school and a surgical internship and residency alone is not enough to be sufficiently trained to perform facial plastic surgery at the highest level, let alone the advanced techniques used by the world’s best rhinoplasty surgeons.
Dr. Athré was awarded one of less than 40 fellowship positions in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, under the training of Dr. William Silver, one of the fathers of modern facial plastic surgery. But even after a decade of medical training, he continues to attend conferences, training and other events to stay on the forefront of facial plastic surgery techniques. Because he has dedicated so many years of his practice to rhinoplasty surgery, he focuses his continuing education on nose surgery advancements.
Real-World Experience
All of the training in the world won’t matter if a surgeon is unable to execute on the techniques learned and deliver outstanding surgical results. The best gauge of a surgeon’s ability to achieve attractive, highly functional nose surgery results for their patients is to look through their nose surgery before and after photos. Top rhinoplasty surgeons have hundreds of cases they have performed over many years in practice.
The best surgeons are also able to explain in simple terms the techniques, tools and materials they will use to achieve the nose you are looking for. You may or may not want the fine details of how your rhinoplasty will be performed, but a skilled surgeon understands that every procedure requires significant pre-surgical planning. A satisfying outcome often requires the combination of several different techniques.
Only Trust Your Face to the Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon
If you’re considering nose surgery, or you’ve had a prior nose surgery and are unhappy with your results, you owe it to yourself to schedule a consultation with Dr. Athré to discuss your specific goals. During your consultation, Dr. Athré will review your medical history, assess your facial anatomy and recommend the best approach to achieve your desired result.
To schedule your consultation today, easily contact us online or call our Houston office at 281-557-3223.
