Can a registrar perform a full rhinoplasty?

Your questions answered by our surgeon, Lucian Ion, FRCS(Plast)

Asked on 26 March 2011

Question

Can a registrar perform a full rhinoplasty?

Answer

It is a rather open ended question, as the training process is different for the trainees in relation to their interests and exposure in the units where they train.

For simple procedures, a more experienced registrar could deliver a good result. It may lack some of the detail that comes with experience, but still be structurally correct.

For more complex interventions, be they primary or secondary, even a young consultant may need help.

Mr Lucian Ion FRCS(Plast)
129 Harley Street
London
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