Rhinoplasty is one of the most detail-intensive cosmetic surgeries. Because the nose sits at the center of the face and helps you breathe, even millimeter-level changes can influence both how you look and how your nose works. Given this complexity, the most crucial decision is who will perform your surgery.
At Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery, we bring more than 30 years of experience in facial and nasal surgery. Our founder, Dr. Paul Chasan, is a board-certified plastic surgeon recognized for his surgical artistry, refinement of technique, and natural-looking rhinoplasty results. When you entrust your nose to our expert team in San Diego, you benefit from the depth of expertise and a full practice dedicated to patient-first care and exceptional outcomes. This commitment sets the standard for what to look for in a top rhinoplasty surgeon.
Evaluate Board Certification & Credentials
Your surgeon should be board-certified in plastic surgery or facial plastic surgery, a distinction that demonstrates extensive training, rigorous testing, and adherence to high ethical standards.
Board certification by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) ensures:
- Comprehensive surgical training and residency completion
- Operation within accredited surgical facilities
- Commitment to ongoing medical education
- Adherence to the highest patient safety protocols
When researching surgeons, also look for:
- Membership in reputable organizations or rhinoplasty-specific societies
- Evidence of academic leadership, such as lectures, publications, or peer-reviewed research on nasal surgery
- Recognition or awards within the field of facial or reconstructive surgery
These indicators show that your surgeon is continually refining their craft at the highest professional level.
Look For Specialization & Experience in Rhinoplasty
Not all plastic surgeons perform rhinoplasty on a regular basis. Due to its complexity, many shy away from it or limit their scope. Find out:
- How many rhinoplasty procedures the surgeon performs annually
- How much of their practice is dedicated to noses (including revision rhinoplasty)
- Whether they handle both cosmetic and functional cases (breathing, trauma, ethnic variations)
- Their experience with cases similar to yours (ethnic rhinoplasty, revision, septoplasty + rhinoplasty)
Verify Facility Accreditation & Safety Protocols
Even the best surgeon needs a facility that supports top-tier safety and care. Ask:
- Is the surgery center accredited?
- Who is the anesthesiologist?
- What is the nurse-to-patient ratio?
- Does the facility allow overnight monitoring (for complex cases)?
At Ranch & Coast, our center is designed with these standards in mind.
Consider Communication & Personal Fit
How a surgeon and their team communicate is a significant indicator of how your journey will feel. During the initial consultation, pay attention to the surgeon’s communication style and willingness to listen. Consider the following:
- Are your goals heard?
- Is the anatomy explained clearly?
- Does the surgeon walk you through realistic results and risks?
- Do you feel comfortable reaching out after your operation?
Your rapport, confidence in the team, and alignment with their philosophy matter just as much as your credentials.
What to Ask During Consultation
Taking the time to ask the following questions, compare responses across multiple surgeons, and trust your instincts about how comfortable you feel will help you make a sound decision:
- Are you board-certified by the ABPS (or equivalent)?
- How many rhinoplasties do you perform per year? How many are revisions?
- Can I see a full gallery of contemporary before-and-after cases (not just one “best”)?
- What is your technique philosophy (open vs closed)? Which do you prefer and why?
- How will you evaluate my nose in the context of my face (chin, cheeks, skin thickness)?
- What functional assessments do you perform (breathing, septum, turbinates)?
- What facility will the surgery be performed in? Is it accredited? Who provides anaesthesia?
- What is your protocol for follow-up, and how do you manage complications or revisions?
Why Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery Stands Out in San Diego
At our practice, the criteria above are built into every rhinoplasty program. Some highlights you should know:
- Dr. Paul Chasan has over 30 years of dedicated experience in facial & nasal surgery, consistently delivering refined, natural-looking personal results
- Our team emphasises both the cosmetic and functional components of rhinoplasty, because your nose should look beautiful and breathe freely
- We operate within a Quad-A accredited facility with board-certified anaesthesiologists, dedicated overnight stay options for complex cases, and long-tenured RN staff to support you before, during, and after
- We showcase extensive, real-patient galleries reflecting a wide variety of nose types, ethnicities, and revision cases, so you can trust we’ve “seen it all”
- Our Del Mar location, just north of San Diego, offers privacy, convenience, and a boutique-level experience
Rhinoplasty Before & After Photos
Discover the Ranch & Coast Difference
When you’re investing in a nose that truly reflects you, we believe you deserve nothing less than world-class artistry + safety. We invite you to schedule a private consultation at Ranch & Coast Plastic Surgery. Let us show you how refined technique, safety, and true artistry come together to bring out the natural beauty of your face. Contact us today to learn more.
