May 21, 2009
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Dr. Constantinides recently attended an International meeting in Philadelphia composed of Rhinology societies worldwide. He saw friends and colleagues from Turkey and Columbia as well as the U.S. while making new acquaintances from here and abroad.
Although Rhinology World is an international meeting with a large presence of sinus surgeons from all over the globe, Dr. Constantinides was among a select few from the Facial Plastic Surgery specialty to be asked to speak. It was an honor to be chosen to share his knowledge of Rhinoplasty, how he practices the art of Rhinoplasty in New York City.
Below is a list of courses Dr. Constantinides gave while he was there. They were well attended and received by his peers.
1. “Confusion, the Clarity, at the Internal Nasal Valve”, Mini-seminar Lecturer: Experience is the Best Teacher.
2. “Alar Strut Graft Applications”, Mini-seminar Lecturer: Marriage of Function & Aesthetics in Rhinoplasty
3. “Alar Base in Ethnic Rhinoplasty”, Instruction Course Lecturer: Ethnic Rhinoplasty
4. Chair of Mini-seminar: Nasal Valve/Functional Rhinoplasty
May 6, 2009
Over the years we have fielded many questions regarding the differences between Facial Plastic Surgeons and Plastic Surgeons. There is much confusion between the two. Although both surgeons can perform Rhinoplasties, a Facial Plastic Surgeon specializes in the face. He must first be board-certified in either otolaryngology/head and neck surgery or general plastic surgery. The facial plastic surgeon must then complete an advanced certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery that includes an additional board exam, the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with written and oral parts. His training includes a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery under a senior mentor who must qualify as a Fellowship Director thorough his own advanced accomplishments. (Dr. Constantinides has been a Fellowship Director in Facial Plastic Surgery for the last 7 years.) While a fellow, advanced research in facial plastic surgery must be conducted and accepted by a special review committee within the American Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (AAFPRS). (Dr. Constantinides is Chairman of the Fellowship Committee of the AAFPRS.) All this research and advanced study gives the Facial Plastic Surgeon a better understanding of the head, neck, and face, internally and externally. The training allows them to assess the face’s structural make-up and function, create more complete analysis, and execute better and more advanced techniques for their patients.
The American Board of Otolaryngology has its own board certification that includes a facial plastic surgery portion as well as the head and neck portion. These physicians usually specialize in the function of your nose and sinuses, as well as the throat and ears, among other things.
Plastic surgeons do not specialize on a part of the body, but rather treat the whole body and have their own Board to certify them (the American Board of Plastic Surgery). Some self-designate themselves as specialists of the face, but require no additional training or testing to do so.
All of this can be confusing when you are looking for a surgeon to perform Rhinoplasty. There is one rule of thumb that seems to work for many of our patients. You must do your research and ask all the questions you can think of. NO question is too silly to ask. Take your time with the doctor you are consulting with. It is your time and every minute counts. Bring pictures so that the doctor can see your aesthetic and what you find appealing.
This is your face and you only have one.
Trust it to a Facial Plastic Surgeon.
