Orange County Rhinoplasty Doctors and Reviews

“5 Stars for Every Category for my...”

He said my nose was in the worst shape than any other nose he has ever worked on. I had a deviated septum, very narrow nasal passages, damage from drug use (he was not judgmental at all) and a bump that always annoyed me. I hear of people that damage their noses from drug use having to get four surgeries and having to go through long periods of recovery time. I had one surgery and was back to... more

“Dr. Elam is an Artist Happiest Girl...”

I flew from Miami to have my nose done by Dr. Elam because I had several friends who told me he was the best rhinoplasty surgeon hands down! They were right!! I had my procedure done and my nose looks so natural and fits my features perfect. The added benefit of my new nose is that I can breath so much better as well. My parents were so worried about me having my nose done and changing my... more

“Expected a Rough Recovery but...”

I had rhinoplasty surgery on Feb. 22 performed by Dr. Oakley Smith. I am 40 years old and have disliked my nose for a very very long time. How do you find a good surgeon? Well, i looked on the computer and looked. I went to 2 other consultations. I kept looking. One surgeon, with my photo on the computer in front of us, simple just turned up my nose and said.,. see this is what well do. I... more

“I Feel Really Bad About my Nose...”

Well I was born with a cute and small nose I had a great childhood but once I reached 22 yo my nose started getting big and weired and then ppl around me noticed and started commenting on it it was getting bigger and bigger every month and it was fast. I'm a respectful smart calm and polite guy but once my nose started turning to the left everyone disrespected me and made fun of me even my... more

“Septo-Rhino with Skin Graft: Post Op...”

At the time of creation of this post, I am on my first week post-operation of a septoplasty, rhinoplasty using ear cartilage, and skin graft using skull tissue. It has already been physically and emotionally rough. I hope that this blog will serve as a helpful account for anyone considering the same type of procedure. -- THE GOALS In regards to septoplasty, I had a deviated septum... more

“My Rhinoplasty (Middle Eastern Nose)...”

I had broken my nose in wrestling several times. I had trouble breathing and my nose look exteremly big and swollen. I had the surgery done two months ago and so far everything has gone well and my nose looks very natural and my breathing is much better. When I look at my old pictures last week, I noticed the big change but my nose looks so good and natural that my friends can not tell that I... more

“Rhinoplasty, Tummy Tuck, and Breast...”

Dr. Calvert is an excellent plastic surgeon and he helped me breathe again. I had a deviated septum that was so bad, I couldn't breathe. I had previously had a rhinoplasty done to correct it, but the ENT doctor who did the surgery while I was on Active Duty, (yes, I'm a Veteran) didn't correct the deviated septum and for 10 years I still couldn't breathe until I was referred to the Plastic... more

“Rhinoplasty/septoplasty Great...”

Dr. Ali Sajjadian and his office staff are very professional, reliable and comforting. My surgery went as planned as Dr. Sajjadian came to the pre-op room to check in and go over the procedure one more time. I felt once again, comforted by his acknowledgment of my fears and anxiety before surgery. In addition, the surgery center could not have been better staffed and friendly. Post-op... more

“Love my New Nose - Newport Beach, CA”

I had rhinoplasty in 2010 and having it done has made me friendly, more outgoing with people. I want everyone to notice my nose because it looks so good and everyone complements my nose as they say that i have a beautiful profile and when I tell them i had rhinoplasty no one believes me because it looks so natural. I am not self conscious about it and I feel more beautiful and honestly I... more

“Cast OFF!!!! - Orange County, CA”

So I have been reading these reviews for months now and have finally decided to make one of my own! I have always wanted to change my nose ever since i was around 12 when someone made fun of me in Middle School! I didn't even really think about my nose until then and it's been on my mind ever since. I am always so self conscious in pictures at certain angles especially the side view. I have no... more

“Loving my new nose- Newport Beach, CA”

I have considered doing my nose since I was a teenager. I never liked the pointy, wide nose look of my nose. I want my nose to fit my face. I had my pre-op today! I was excited but now I have mixed emotions, I guess this is normal. I trust the doctor who I chose. I think once I see results and all is over with I will feel I am glad I did it! Any pointers of encouragement will help? and if... more

“Amazing Experience with Rhinoplasty...”

I've always hated my nose and after both of my sisters and my cousin got it done I finally decided to go through with it with Dr. Elam. I felt as though my nose was too wide in the front and my side profile was a disaster. It had a hump and my tip was boxy and droopy. Both of my parents are middle eastern which is where I got it from. I am currently 3 days post op and can't wait to get my cast... more

“Rhinoplasty/septoplasty/sinus...”

I originally saw my ENT for sinus issues. After an X-ray of my sinuses we noticed I had a complete blockage on one side and a very deviated septum to boot. While in his office he suggested that I should have the bump on my nose done too. Personally I don't think I'd get my nose done just to have it reshaped. I've lived with this nose for 44 years and the shape of it never really bothered me... more

“Rhinoplasty Perfection! - Orange...”

The second I stepped foot into the office, his staff was extremely welcoming to my family and I and I felt right at home. I had a broken nose from soccer in college and along with it not being straight; I had a terrible deviated septum and trouble breathing. I knew I wanted to get it fixed when I graduated and got referred to Dr. Elam from a family friend. I no longer lived in California and... more

“Skilled Surgeon and Artist That...”

Dr. Sadati really looked at my nose and chin and gave me a nose that I look like I was born with and took away the excess fat under my chin so I look thinner and younger. The nose was actually fairly painless and healed pretty quickly except for the deep bruising I had. The chin took longer to heal and was numb for many weeks and will still take several months more to fully heal but it looks... more

“My Nose Looks Great and my Breathing...”

A friend referred me to Dr Sajjadian because she said he was the best at nose surgery. I was always bothered by my nose and wanted it to be nicer looking. My nose had a hump on the bridge and the tip was curved down-- it did not look feminine or attractive. I had also breathing problem, frequent headaches and sinus issues. When I frist met Dr Sajjadian, I felt at ease and comfortable instantly... more

“My Nose Looks Amazing and Had an...”

Dr. Elam and his staff where exceptional in every aspects of my rhinoplasty. They made me feel comfortable when taking about my fears and insecurities, no judgment. They were very easy to get in touch with and always accommodated my hectic schedule. Dr. Elam is so experience both in his people skills and as a skilled surgeon. I put complete faith in Dr. Elam and I am extremely glad I did. My... more

“My Nose Looks Beautiful Now Thanks...”

I was always self-conscious about my nose. I had a huge middle eastern nose with a big hump which was very unattractive and my nose went down in the tip. I was always worried that people did stare on my nose--that's how bad it was. I felt beautiful and people would tell me that but the nose was out of harmony with my face. I was thinking about doing my nose for a very long time. Now my nose... more

“I Highly Recommend Dr. Bandy if...”

I broke my nose twice and I've had 2 reconstructive surgeries with 2 other doctors. I didn't receive the results I wanted with the previous dr.'s and I felt that they both did what the wanted and didn't listen to my opinions. When I came to Dr. Bandy I was so self-concious about my crooked and unpretty nose and hesitant to have another surgery. When I spoke with Dr. Bandy she made me feel so... more

“My Septorhinoplasty Was a Success! -...”

I had my deviated septum for years, and a bump in my nose i also wanted to get rid off, but i am the type of person that i do not like change, especially in my face, i was afraid if i was goin to have surgery i was going to look different. Then one of my friends had a rinoplasty years back with dr Elam, and she looked faboulous, so the thougth of having surgery lingered on my mind for years.... more

“My Rhinoplasty Journey - Huntington...”

For a long time I though my nose was just to big for my face that it overwhelmed and unbalanced my face a lot. So the morning of august 16th i had my rhinoplasty done. Its now been 24 hours sense then and I am glad i got through the first night as I think that is the hardest. I trust my doctor completely and I am glad I chose him. Here is what i look like the day after surgery. Going... more

“I Love my New Nose I Can't Believe I...”

I am so happy with my entire experience with Michael Elam MD! I just love him he is so wonderful! He did such a great job if you didn't know me before you would never know I had a nose job it looks so natural and perfect. The entire staff is great I especially love the receptionist Molly. I feel so much better about my self and I can breathe so much better he not only fixed how my nose looks... more

“Feels like this was my nose all along”

Hello everyone. First of all, a huge thank you to all of you for posting about your experience on this site!! It has helped me so much and has given me a lot of assurance. I am in my mid 20s and am going in for rhinoplasty on July 11th. Since I was very little, I was always told about how big my nose was by others. Family members would always make comments such as, "too bad you didn't get... more

“Decision in the Making - West Covina, CA”

I have been wanting to get a nose job for a really long time but I have lacked the money to do it (to be honest, I really don't even have the money now). I have made 4 consultation appointments for the month of June; my first one being this Friday, June 1st. I am a little nervous because I don't know what to expect at one of these things. Throughout my childhood I always got made fun of... more

“Orange County Septorinoplasty -...”

I am in the process of choosing my surgeon to get a nose job on the week of May 22... I am 23 years old and have always hated my big Italian/polish nose and as soon as I graduate college in May it's gone. I live in the Orange County region and would love if the surgeon I choose can be in this area as well...so far I have only visited 1 surgeon. He is very friendly and I liked the... more

“Happy Repeat Customer from 5 Yrs Ago...”

My nose hump & barely there chin with neck fat always bothered me & I dreaded photos from my upcoming wedding day so I got it fixed and was thrilled! The hump was removed, I had a chin implant, neck lift with lipo to remove the fat. I had lost 90 lbs and my skin was very loose. For the first time, I had a nice profile and loved the results. My own brother doesn't know I had surgery... more

“Rhinoplasty Surgery - Newport Beach, CA”

I had a nose that did not come close to fitting my face, I felt like it was blocking the rest of me from looking the way I should. I felt as if it took all the attentions away from everything else. more

“Definitely Worth It - Newport Beach, CA”

I wanted to get surgery to fix my septum and also get a turbinate reduction to help me breath. Dr. Sadati also lifted the tip of my nose and took off my hump. I also had fat transferred from my stomach to under my eyes to fill in the hollowness. This was my first time getting surgery and was a fairly good experience. My only complaint is still fading after 3 months, but I have very fair skin.... more

“Rhinoplasty in Newport Beach, CA”

I have always disliked my nose. I was often made fun of because of its size and it unfortunately has affected how I view myself. I have a wide nose with a hump and no real definition. I think it's just a blob that takes up way too much of my face. I scheduled my consultation with Dr. Elam on the 4th of February. The consultation went wonderfully. I was shown what my nose should look... more

“Best Decision Ever, and Best Doctor...”

I can not say enough about Dr. Rollin Daniel, and the job he did on my nose. I had a hook nose, which looked ok from the front, but NOT good from the side. This is something I have wanted to do forever, but of course making such a major change to your face is nerve wrecking. However, I could not be more happy with my decision to go forward with the procedure, and mostly my choice of doctor... more

“Still Me, Only Better - Newport...”

I wanted a thinner bridge & a more refined tip. Also, I had breathing problems due to enlarged turbinates. I've never had a really big issue with my nose; I have always liked my profile & 3/4 view, but have always wanted it to be a little thinner head-on with more of a defined tip. I've also had breathing problems resulting from enlarged turbinates. So my most important... more

“Glad I Had Rhinoplasty - CA”

My nose has always been crooked with one nostril smaller than the other. I had never liked my profile due to the hump on my nose and the long look of my nose. Rhinoplasty wasn't something I 'had' to do but one of those things in life that I have always wondered 'what if.' I'm so glad I took the leap to do this for myself. I had surgery on 12/14/11. My doctor is an... more

“Perfect nose - Newport Beach, CA”

Improve breathing and overall appearance. I recently had rhino/septoplasty done by Dr. Elam and am so glad that I chose him to do the procedure. My nose looks outstanding and it fits my face perfectly. The surgery went by seamlessly and I have healed very quickly. The process and outcome both greatly exceeded my original hopes.About two months ago I had rhinoplasty done by Dr. Elam and I... more

“Looks 100% Natural - Newport Beach, CA”

I broke my nose when I was in high school, I am now in my early thirties. My nose was deviated to the right side, I had a slight bulge between the eye and my nose from the bone healing on the left side, and my right nostril would collapse under hard breathing. I also had a bulbous tip that I wanted to fix. I had a Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty done. Dr. Sajjadian said my nose did not want to... more

“Almost a year post-op... still unhappy”

My surgery is scheduled for November 16th, 2011 - exactly six weeks from today. I'm very nervous, but have recently told my family about my decision and they have been overwhelmingly supportive! My nose is just big. It's got a bulbous tip and it just doesn't fit my face. I'm 28 years old and I feel like my face should be a lot softer.. a lot prettier. My nose throws... more

“Couldn't Have Asked for Better! -...”

I have always been insecure about my nose but was too scared to actually go through with rhinoplasty. After how pleased I was with my entire experience from my breast aug at dr elam's, I decided to go through with it. I am now on day 3 post op & feel amazing! I have virtually no pain or bruising and very minimal amount of swelling. I can't wait until I get my cast off this... more

“Top Notch Nose Scultpting - Newport...”

I chose to have a rhinoplasty procedure done because I was always uncomfortable with the slight bump in the bridge of my nose as well as the bulbous, square tip of my nose. I wanted a subtle change in my overall nose structure. I got exactly what I wanted - a refined nose without the blatant tell tale signs of a nose job. The pain and discomfort were so minimal that even the day of surgery... more

“Rhinoplasty is a Crap Shoot - Orange...”

I got a nose job on my giant Jew nose back in 2002. It was an improvement anything would have been I mean it looked like a clown nose. However, it is far from perfect. It collapsed on one side and became crooked as time went on. I recently had a revision by the same doc which was in his words a simple alar graft. I had high hopes but it hasn't turned out so well. The scar tissue has... more

“Love My New Nose - Newport Beach, CA”

My nose was a bit long and wide. I only wanted it shaped without looking done. Dr. E did exactly that, and went beyond any of my expectations. I also knew with his Staff, Surgical Team, and Aftercare Nurse I was in the best hands. more

“Best Surgical Experience for Myself...”

To remove a small bump on my nose and enhance my breathing. more

“Orange County Housewive Daughter's...”

My daughter, Megan always wanted to have the bump on the top of her nose fixed. See did and is very happy that it looks so natural. more

“How Big/small is my Nose - Ontario, CA”

I recently had rhinoplasty and I'm starting to get really scared about my results. I just wanted my weird nose to be tweaked a little, I had a really big nose with a hump, and i didn't want a small nose, just to fix the brokenness of my original nose and a better shape. I haven't told anyone about the surgery. I'm looking in the mirror with my cast on and my nose looks really small. To a... more

“Extremely Happy with my Rhinoplasty”

I had my rhinoplasty done by Dr.S. It was one of the best and most life changing decisions i have ever made. I am so happy with the results, i get many compliments on it. I put my full confidence in this doctor and would recommend him to anyone wanting any type of cosmetic surgery, especially rhinoplasty. The procedure not only corrected the physical aspect of my nose but also helped my... more

“Purely Disregarding the Patient's...”

Appearance after the surgery was pretty good, great I should say. However, I had trouble breathing and Dr. did not care to offer a solution or fix the problem after the surgery. I told him before the surgery that I don't care if there will be a little bump, as my goal was tip re-shaping/reduction. Although asked not to be done, the bones were filed/shaved, broken and realigned closer... more

“Rhinoplasty Recovery - 2 1/2 Weeks...”

The treatment so far looks good,i am 2 1/2 weeks in and it looks good. The facility i went too had good staff, but i felt the doctor himself spent too little time with me, although i really cant complain since i got the opportunities to ask him.I was wondering when i could do the following things after a rhinoplasty: 1. wear glasses (my surgeon said 10 days but i hear it takes time from other... more

“Swelling on Tip After Nose Surgery -...”

I did it because i hated my profile. and i had my dads manly nose on my face i never liked it. I am happy with the way things turned out. its just a lot of patience because its still very swollen on the tip. i had a hump on my nose and i hated my profile. so i decided to go through with rhinoplasty. i am happy that i got it. just the tip being swollen is more

“Nose Still Bulbous and Large Four...”

Exactly four months ago, I underwent a closed rhinoplasty to reduce a bump on the bridge of my nose. When the cast originally came off the week after surgery, the bridge of my nose looked very thin and delicate, exactly how I wanted, however the tip was very swollen and bulbous. My surgeon explained that it takes at least 12 months after surgery for the tip to heal, however I have not seen any... more

“Rhinoplasty Was Worth It (Higher Bridge)”

My rhinoplasty came out like what I had expected. I asked for a higher bridge and everything came out great. The pain was mild, but overall it wasn't that bad. more

“Had Rhinoplasty a Year Ago....”

I fell off a bunkbed when I was 7 years old and landed on my nose...and had a pretty noticeable bump. Later, I got hit in the nose in the same place and the bump just kept getting more pronounced. I don't think anyone would comment or say I had a "bad" nose before surgery, but it definitely did not help my profile. I started getting really fixated on this darn bump about two years ago... more