Source-verified vs physician-reviewed
Source verification asks a narrow question: can this sentence be traced to a credible published source? Physician review asks a broader one: does a licensed clinician, whose name and credentials are public, accept clinical responsibility for how this page frames risk, benefit and uncertainty? A large amount of surgical marketing blurs the two by placing a 'medically reviewed' badge on pages no clinician has read.
When a reviewer is added here, the page will show the reviewer's full name, specialty, board certification body, state license jurisdiction and the date they reviewed that specific page — not a generic site-wide badge.
The checks a clinical page must pass
- Every clinical assertion maps to a listed source, and the source actually supports the sentence it is attached to.
- Timelines and measurements are expressed as ranges with the variables that move them.
- Risks appear on the same page as benefits, at comparable prominence.
- The page states what it cannot determine and directs the reader to in-person evaluation.
- Structured data describes only what a visitor can actually see on the page.
How to audit any health page, including this one
Open the source list and click two links at random. If the linked page does not contain the claim, the citation is decorative. Then look for the update date, the named reviewer, and whether risks are described with the same specificity as results. A page that quantifies benefits precisely and describes complications vaguely is selling, not informing.
Review levels and what each one guarantees
This site currently operates at level 2. Level 3 will be labelled per page, not site-wide.
| Level | What it means | What it does not mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1 — Unsourced marketing copy | Written to persuade; no citation trail. | No verification of any kind. |
| 2 — Source-verified (this site) | Each claim traced to public, credible, linkable evidence. | No clinician has accepted responsibility for the page. |
| 3 — Named physician review | A verified, licensed clinician reviewed the page on a stated date. | Still not personal medical advice for your anatomy. |
What this page cannot determine
- Review of general information is not an examination and cannot assess your nasal airway or skin.
- Evidence in facial plastic surgery is often observational; several techniques lack head-to-head trials.
- A last-updated date is not a guarantee that every referenced guideline is current on the day you read it.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- 1Who reviewed this page and on what date?
- 2Does the cited source actually contain the claim it is attached to?
- 3Are risks described as specifically as results?
Frequently asked questions
Why remove a 'medically reviewed' badge instead of finding a reviewer first?
Because the badge was visible while the claim was untrue. Removing an unsupported trust signal immediately is a correction; leaving it up while recruiting a reviewer would be a misrepresentation.
Does source verification make the information safe to act on alone?
No. It makes the general information reliable. Applying it to your nose requires a physical examination, airway assessment and imaging review by a licensed surgeon.
Sources & editorial transparency
- MEDLINE / PubMedU.S. National Library of Medicine
Where we locate primary peer-reviewed literature behind clinical statements.
- Patient safety and rhinoplasty resourcesAmerican Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Specialty-society reference for facial plastic surgery scope and patient guidance.
- Certification Matters — verify a physician's board certificationAmerican Board of Medical Specialties
Primary lookup used to distinguish board certification from society membership.
Source verification & scope
This page is educational and source-verified against the references above. We do not yet claim a named physician reviewer: when one is verified, their name, credentials and review date will appear on this page. It does not diagnose, does not replace an in-person evaluation and does not guarantee outcomes.