Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon in Michigan

Subspecialty Surgeon

Many surgeons may advertise offering rhinoplasty on their websites, but not every surgeon performs rhinoplasty surgery regularly or are comfortable performing complex rhinoplasty.  Rhinoplasty is an extremely technical surgery, with no two noses being similar.  It has been well demonstrated that surgeons who perform a given procedure frequently are more likely to have outstanding results and less likely to encounter complications.  Skills at performing rhinoplasty are not something that can be "learned on the job", so it is extremely important that a surgeon has underwent subspecialty fellowship training that has a large focus on cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty surgery, ideally at a very reputable institution.

Experience

The best rhinoplasty surgeons in Michigan have extensive experience in both cosmetic rhinoplasty as well as functional nasal surgery (rhinoplasty surgery to fix breathing problems).  Any experienced rhinoplasty surgeon will tell you that he or she has taken care of many patients who reported that they had a "simple" cosmetic rhinoplasty, only to find that they were suddenly unable to breathe through their nose following the surgery.  Conversely, surgeons who do not perform cosmetic rhinoplasty may not always have the skills required to produce consistently excellent cosmetic results. If you are considering whether a doctor is the best rhinoplasty surgeon in Michigan for your concern, it is important that person has extensive experience performing both cosmetic and reconstructive/functional rhinoplasty procedures.

Rib Grafting

The overwhelming majority of rhinoplasty surgeries do not require use of rib cartilage (and first-time rhinoplasties requiring rib are rare), so why does it matter if a surgeon has experience performing rhinoplasties with rib cartilage?  The reason is that the best rhinoplasty surgeons in Michigan are comfortable performing complex rhinoplasty surgery, and these cases do sometimes require use of autologous rib cartilage.  Therefore, when you are considering whether a particular surgeon is the best rhinoplasty surgeon in Michigan for you, comfort level in performing complex rhinoplasty with rib cartilage is a good indicator of rhinoplasty experience and skill level.

Revision Rhinoplasty

Revision rhinoplasty refers to performing a second rhinoplasty surgery after a previous one has failed.  The best rhinoplasty surgeons in Michigan are comfortable treating patients who have failed other rhinoplasty surgeries. Surgeons who do not frequently treat patients who have failed rhinoplasty elsewhere likely have more limited rhinoplasty experience.

Credentials Matter

Background and credentials are an important part of vetting whether a plastic surgeon is the best rhinoplasty surgeon in Michigan for you.  If a plastic surgeon's background does not list their prior training at nationally recognized and reputable institutions, there is less of a chance that the surgeon had exposure to complex rhinoplasty surgeries during training.  The entire sum of training matters, including (but not limited to) the following:

1. Medical School
   Students who graduate from top medical schools are often more likely to be accepted into a better and more competitive residency training program that gives a breadth of exposure during training.  The US News & World Report ranks medical schools each year, and medical schools that are frequently listed at the top include Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Columbia University, Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Michigan, Stanford University, and others.
2. Residency Training
   The location and type of a residency training program are important factors in evaluating the credentials of a rhinoplasty surgeon.  Similar to the medical school, institutions with better reputations often expose young surgeons to a more complex patients to help form their experience.  Residency training program rankings are now also compiled by Doximity for plastic surgery and otolaryngology - head and neck surgery.  Across the residency types, Johns Hopkins University and University of Michigan and usually within the top five when ranked by reputation.
3. Type of Fellowship Training
   Fellowship is a very important aspect of modern surgeon training.  While some cosmetic surgeons may simply list that they underwent fellowship or specialty training, in fact, certain fellowships are only "observerships", where a doctor simply watches another surgeon without him/her performing any aspects of the procedures.  Medical societies have attempted to combat this by certifying individual fellowships.  It is therefore important that you verify your surgeon underwent proper fellowship training.  You can search for whether your surgeon completed an American Association for Facial Plastic Surgery Fellowship or a plastic surgery craniofacial fellowship.
4. Board Certification
   Verifying board certification with the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and/or the American Board of Plastic Surgery should be considered a mandatory minimal step.
5. State Licensure
   You surgeon should be licensed to practice medicine in the state where you will be having the medical services provided.

Top Doctor

Some surgeons advertise being listed as a "Top Doctor" by a news magazine or other publication. These organizations do not typically verify surgeon competency or skill, and we do not recommend using these in the decision-making process.

Finding the Best Rhinoplasty Surgeon in Michigan

We recommend the following steps when trying to find the best rhinoplasty surgeon in Michigan for your individual situation:

1. Start with creating a list of potential surgeons from an online directory of board certified rhinoplasty surgeons, such as the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
2. Visit each surgeon's website, and note mention of the important background questions listed above.
3.  Schedule a consultation with the top 2-3 surgeons on your list, and ask questions to clarify anything from the above list that may still be uncertain.
4. Decide which surgeon has the best experience and understanding of your individual goals.

Why Do Patients Choose Us?

• Dr. Andrew W. Joseph is a Johns Hopkins and University of Michigan trained, double board-certified and fellowship trained facial plastic surgeon
• Dr. Joseph has extensive experience performing cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty surgery, including complex revision rhinoplasty with rib cartilage.
• Rhinoplasty (including primary and revisions) are one of the most common procedures Dr. Andrew W. Joseph performs.
• Dr. Joseph is dedicated to providing the highest level of care possible and an excellent experience for his patients undergoing rhinoplasty.
• At your one-on-one consultation, Dr. Joseph will carefully listen to your expectations and goals, perform a comprehensive evaluation, and work together with you to design a plan that is fully tailored to your anatomy and aesthetic goals.

Dr. Andrew W. Joseph serves patients located in Troy, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Rochester, Rochester Hills, and surrounding areas of Southeastern Michigan. If you are interested in a personal consultation with Dr. Joseph, contact us to schedule an appointment. We look forward to helping you look and feel your best.