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Board Certification is an important aspect of choosing a rhinoplasty surgeon. Certification by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) means that you have found a board-certified facial plastic surgeon.

The ABFPRS Credential signifies that your surgeon:

* Has completed an approved residency after medical school in one of two surgical specialties focusing on facial plastic surgery (otolaryngology - head and neck surgery or plastic surgery);
* Is double boarded, having earned prior certification in one of these specialties through the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada;
* Has successfully completed a two-day examination.
* Has submitted for peer-review an acceptable record of at least two years' clinical experience, including operative reports of a minimum 100 facial plastic surgeries; and
* Holds proper licensure and subscribes to the ABFPRS Code of Ethics.

What does board certification mean? What exactly is a "board?"

A "board" is an organization that oversees an evaluation process. To be board certified means only that an individual has met all of the training and practice requirements put forth by that particular board.

The "main" board of all medicine in the United States is the ABMS, or American Board of Medical Specialties. This central board gives their seal of approval to many other certifying boards. The ABFPRS is the only board that certifies surgeons exclusively for plastic surgery of the face.

Additional information about these boards:

The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has its headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia and can be reached at 703-549-3223 or http://www.abfprs.org/. Here is what they say about themselves:

"The ABFPRS certifies surgeons exclusively in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. The ABFPRS is dedicated to improving the quality of facial plastic surgery available to the public by measuring the qualifications of candidate surgeons against certain rigorous standards."

"To achieve certification by this Board (ABFPRS), a surgeon must:

* Complete an accredited residency training program after medical school that provides training in facial plastic surgery.
* Achieve previous certification by one or both of the basic boards in the field: The American Board of Plastic Surgery or the American Board of Otolaryngology.
* Successfully complete an additional two-day examination (written and oral) focused solely on facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
* Present for peer review at least 100 surgical cases in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery for each of the previous two years."

The ABFPRS holds its member surgeons to a published code of ethical conduct.

The American Board of Otolaryngology has its headquarters in Houston, Texas. It can be reached at 713-850-0399 or http://www.aboto.org/. It is one of the oldest boards, and has represented the specialty of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery since 1924. Here is what they say about themselves:

"The mission of the American Board of Otolayngology is to assure the public that diplomates certified by the ABOto meet the highest standards of training and knowledge and to progressively raise the quality of patient care in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery."

"Five years of training in a ACGME accredited program is required. Then, successful completion of both a written and oral exam is required to achieve certification. Please refer to pages 10-18 of the ABOto's Booklet of information for additional details."

The American Board of Medical Specialties has its headquarters in Evanston, Illinois and can be reached at 847-491-9091 or http://www.abms.org/. Here is what they say about themselves:

"The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is the umbrella organization for the 24 approved medical specialty boards in the United States. Established in 1933, the ABMS serves to coordinate the activities of its Member Boards and to provide information to the public, the government, the profession and its Members concerning issues involving specialization and certification in medicine."

"The mission of the ABMS is to maintain and improve the quality of medical care in the United States by assisting the Member Boards in their efforts to develop and utilize professional and educational standards for the evaluation and certification of physician specialists."

"The governing body of each Member Board is comprised of specialists qualified in the specialty represented by the board. The individual Member Boards evaluate physician candidates who voluntarily seek certification by a Member Board of the ABMS. To accomplish this function, the Member Boards determine whether candidates have received appropriate preparation in approved residency training programs in accordance with established educational standards, evaluate candidates with comprehensive examinations, and certify those candidates who have satisfied the board requirements. Physicians who are successful in achieving certification are called diplomates of the respective specialty board. The boards also offer recertification for qualified diplomates at intervals of seven to ten years."

"The ABMS maintains a list of all board certified diplomates. Information about a physician's certification status can be obtained by referring to:

* The ABMS Public Education Program Certified Doctor Verification Service
* The ABMS Public Education Program toll-free verification phone number at 1-800-776-CERT
* The ABMS publicaction, The Official American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Directory of Board Certified Medical Specialists (revised annually), which is available in many medical and public libraries.
* Written verification of a physician's certification status can be obtained by contacting the respective Member Board."

The ABMS maintains a list of approved ABMS Specialty Boards and Certificate Categories. The ABMS approves of a subspecialty certificate for the American Board of Otolaryngology - Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck, and also for the American Board of Plastic Surgery - Plastic Surgery Within the Head and Neck.

The cost of rhinoplasty surgery will vary greatly, depending on several factors. Each individual procedure is unique, depending on the patient’s physiology and goals. Furthermore, different regions of the country will have different pricing: most likely, a nose job performed in Manhattan or Beverly Hills will be more expensive than one performed in a smaller metropolitan area. Be sure to ask what services are covered in the stated rhinoplasty cost, as anesthesia, surgical costs, and other fees can add up very quickly if not covered in the quoted price.

Also, doctors realize that most patients are not able to pay for the costs of cosmetic surgery out-of-pocket, and as a result most will accept rhinoplasty financing. There are several different options, including short-term, no-interest plans, long-term plans with interest, and some physicians will even offer their own plans.

Prospective rhinoplasty patients may decide not to go through with surgery because they believe they can’t afford the cost of the nose job procedure. However, a nose job can be affordable, and there are several cosmetic surgery financing options available to cover the cost of the procedure. It is always best to speak directly with your plastic surgeon’s office staff to find out the cost of rhinoplasty.

The price of nose reshaping ranges from $3,000 to $8,000, with the average cost being around $4,200. This cost usually involves three fees:

• Surgical fee
• Anesthesia fee
• Facility fee

Each of these fees is dependent on the extent of the surgery. Ultimately, the cost of the rhinoplasty procedure will depend on your individual needs and goals.

In the initial consultation with a plastic surgeon, you can determine the surgical procedure that’s right for you and discuss cost and financing options. Though nose job/rhinoplasty prices may be intimidating, the result can be well worth the money, especially if rhinoplasty is something you have wanted for years.

There are various factors that can affect the cost of a rhinoplasty/nose job procedure. Each of these is taken into consideration before you are given a quote for your individual surgery. The factors influencing rhinoplasty/nose job prices include:

• Training of surgeon
• Extent of surgery
• Services rendered
• Postoperative care
• Location

The primary factor influencing the prices of nose reshaping is the training of the surgeon. Patients normally pay a higher nose surgery cost if the doctor has extensive experience and comes highly recommended. The other factors that influence the cost of rhinoplasty involve various fees for pre- and postoperative care, medication, and facility use. Each of these can be determined in your pre-surgical consultation. Ultimately, the cost of a rhinoplasty/nose job will depend on the extent of the procedure and the factors that revolve around your individual surgery.

There are several options for financing your rhinoplasty procedure as well, so a new nose and more aesthetic facial features may not be far from reach.

Nasal surgery is one of the most challenging procedures in cosmetic surgery. It is as challenging artistically as it is technically because nasal surgery is as much an art as it is a science. The perfect nose has no specific dimensions or measurements. The perfect nose has good balance and symmetry with the entire face, yet every face is different. The perfect nose must be different in each individual to accommodate the differences in their facial features.

Proportion is the key to balance and symmetry. The perfect nose in a petite woman is not appropriate for a large man. The perfect nose on a woman with a round face is not appropriate for a woman with a thin and narrow face. Since the nose is the center of the face, the nose is the center of attention. A nose that is out of proportion with the face becomes a distraction. A bad nose or bad nose job becomes the center of attention instead of the potentially beautiful eyes, cheekbones and lips.

Nasal surgery is not "cookie cutter" surgery where the same sequence is performed every time. Nasal surgery differs to meet the needs of each and every individual patient. Some plastic surgeons prefer the open technique that utilizes an external skin incision. We advocate the closed technique, which produces the most consistent and reproducible results with the least swelling or scarring.

Nasal surgery can simply be a reduction procedure that makes a larger nose smaller. Nasal surgery can also involve restoring an overdone or over-resected nose. Restoring an over-resected nose requires reconstruction with cartilage grafts. Cartilage grafts from the nose or from the ear are placed in the nasal tip or on the nasal bridge to rebuild the nose. Nasal reconstruction with cartilage grafts can improve breathing as well as improve nasal aesthetics.