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Have you ever been disciplined by
the board or by the state?
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What is your favorite procedure
to perform and why?
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How many revision rhinoplasties
have you performed?
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How many revisions of your own
work, on average, do you have to perform?
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Have you or would you be willing
to perform this procedure on a loved one or family member?
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Would there be any reason that I
would not be a good candidate for this surgery?
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What are the complications for
revision rhinoplasty?
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I have heard of patients
developing a hematoma, this scares me; what is it, how often does it
occur and how is it dealt with?
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Are there other techniques, newer
ones perhaps, that I am not aware of?
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Do you have a video tape
available of a revision rhinoplasty that I may check out?
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How long do you
recommend I take off from work, school, etc. to heal properly?
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What types of
medications will I be given and which pain medications do you
normally prescribe?
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I am sensitive to
Vicodin and Codeine (if applicable - it makes some people
nauseated), what alternative medications do you offer?
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Do you perform your
surgeries with the patient under general, Light Sleep Sedation or
local anesthetic? Why?
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I have heard that
general anesthesia makes the patient sick to their stomach, is this
true? What can you do to lessen its effect?
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Do you prefer Light
Sleep sedation or General anesthesia?
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Can I view your Before
& After photos, and not just your "perfect" ones?
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May I speak with any of
your patients who have had revision rhinoplasty by you?
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How many revision
rhinoplasties do you perform on average, annually?
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When should I expect to
look "normal" again?
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I have heard SinEcch, a
pharmaceutical grade derivative of Arnica montana, helps with the
swelling and bruising if taken before and after my surgery. Do you
recommend it? What about the topical gels?
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Will I have scarring? If
so, how bad will it be?
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Do you have an onsite
accredited Surgery Center? May I see it?
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Do you have hospital
privileges, should I choose to undergo my procedure in a hospital?
If not, did you lose those privileges? (if so, doctor must disclose
this information)
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Will I have a certified
anesthesiologist (especially when going under Deep General)?
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What tips do you have
for me to ease some discomfort and pain?
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Must I abide by any
special diet, both pre-operatively and post-operatively?
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I take (birth control,
diet pills, antidepressants, etc.) will I have any adverse reactions
from the prescribed medications or anesthesia? Please view
the Medication & Supplement List
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What would you do if I
were to choose to undergo the surgery and I had a complication?
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If my results are not
what I wanted, what is your policy on a revision?
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Do you believe my
expectations can be met?
What if I change my mind and back out, will my money be refunded?
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If I have an emergency
the night after surgery, what should I do?
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If such an emergency
arises, will you be the attending physician?
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If I will need sutures
(stitches), when will they be taken out?
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Are there any hidden
costs that I should know about? For lab work, post-operative
check-ups, additional medications?
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If I need anything
after-hours, how will I be able to get in touch with you or your
staff?
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What are your policies
on post-operative care?
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Do you offer financing
(if applicable)? Do you expect full payment up front? Can I pay in
increments? (*or any other financial questions you may have)
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How long after will I be
able to walk, exercise, run or participate in contact sports?
