Arlington Heights Rhinoplasty Doctors and Reviews

“Septoplasty/ Finesse Rhinoplasty.....”

I had a small bump on my dorsal hump. Although my nose was not huge and I liked how I looked from the front., I was always embarrased of my side profile. I am also looking forward to breathing better!I had my surgery on Monday April 16 Dr. Shah and the staff at Gold Coast were wonderful. They made everything so easy and explained all of my aftercare instructions to my husband and myself. The... more

“Finally Fixing This Nose - Chicago, IL”

I have never liked my nose even in junior high I begged my mom to take me to get it fixed. She always told me I'd "grow into" it. Well I've graduated college and gotten married and I don't think I've grown into it yet. Luckily I have found a PS who is going to make the corrections in late May. I'm so excited but really nervous too! I also found out I have a... more

“See ya later big nose :) - Chicago, IL”

RealSelf has helped me make my decision about booking my rhinoplasty so I thought I would share my process through rhinoplasty as well. My nose has bugged me ever since I was 11 years old. I'm constantly self-conscious of it and dislike most of my pictures. I have a hump, bulbous tip, and too much projection. My friends and family tell me I don't need the surgery but if I don't get... more

“So Far, So Good - Chicago, IL”

I remember how hard it was to find reliable information on Dr. Shah during my preliminary research, so I hope this review can help others during such a critical and uncertain time. Where do I begin? I guess I could start with why I decided to change my nose. Somewhat wide and long with a little hump, it was never my favorite part about me. So when I got the opportunity to change it in time for... more

“Some Improvement but Still Looks BIG...”

I had one rhinoplasty to fix a collapsed nostril and reduce a hump on my bridge which was covered by insurance. Ear cartilage was used and things didn't turn out well. I sought a second one--a complete reconstruction (no insurance) where rib was used. It looks better in some respects but I still think it looks huge and extra stuff was done that I didn't want done. My doc will do... more

“Quality Surgeon - Chicago, IL”

My deviated septum was bothering me and I wanted to refine my nose as all that rubbing made it look more bulbous in pictures. I'm 36 and look 36. I would rather look 32. Life gave me a break to polish myself up a little and after having two kids in the last 3 years I am doing just that. more

“Waiting for the Results - Chicago, IL”

I have hated my nose and have been so insecure about it since I was in 5th grade. I have always felt self-conscious about turning to the side because I hated my profile view especially. Even when I drive I get insecure about it! So I've been thinking about having a rhinoplasty since I was 16 years old and I'm 24 now. I finally graduated college and have a job so I decided in July 2011... more

“Rhinoplasty 12/15/2011 - Troy,MI”

I've been thinking of getting a nose job for a VERY long time. I've always known I've had a more prominent nose and have wanted one since I was considerably younger (12ish). I thought I would grow into it, and for a while I did. I hit 18 and was ok with my nose. But it didn't take long for it to pick up the pace again (I read somewhere the nose never stops growing). It got... more

“Exceeded my Expectations - Chicago, IL”

I always felt people noticed my nose about me before anything else, that it simply overwhelmed my face. Now I feel at ease and more social and overall happier. I have gotten nonstop compliments on the my new nose's shape and the way it enhances my face. I simply love it. more

“Trying to Decide if Its Right for Me...”

I've always hated my nose, and it's time I make a change, I think... I'm worried about cost, and that I will not like the end result. My grandmother is of Jewish decent, and for some reason, I'm not only one in my family that got "the nose". My nose has bothered me since 7th grade when I started getting teased about it. I feel it is too big for my face, and I hate... more

“Chicago Rhinoplasty Aug 9 2011”

I'm only four days post-op, but so far I am happy with what I can see under my splint! I really felt comfortable with the consult with Dr. Dayan--but like any person, I always have concerns. He is super friendly and answers all your questions. However, I have to admit I expected a little more from him on the surgery date. He showed up 45 minutes late, to the point where the assistant had... more

“Chicago Rhinoplasty and Chin Implant”

I am sixteen almost seventeen years old, I had a very large nose with a droopy tip and bump. I asked the surgeon to raise the tip and take out the bump. I stressed that I didnt want a huge rhinoplasty. I now have a tiny little pig nose my facial proportions are incredibly out of whack. it is way too small. My family and friends have told me that also. I know I will have to wait a year for... more

“Just a Little Cuter - Chicago, IL”

It has been almost one year since I completed my plastic surgery procedure. I am ecstatic, thrilled and overjoyed with my results!!! Dr. S made me feel very comfortable and listened to my concerns. I am a teenager and that was very important to me. more

“Great Rhinoplasty Experience! -...”

...great results! I had no bruising. more

“My Nose Job - Skokie, IL”

I have always wanted to change my nose and decided I should do it while I had the money and before I had a family to take care of. I was self-conscious of my profile because my nose stuck out and had a bump and that was the thing kids would make fun of me about. more

“Great surgeon - Chicago, IL”

I went to him to get a nose job and I am really happy with the results. I always wanted to change my nose and I am very very happy with my results. I feel a lot better now going out in public and a lot more confident. more

“Finally Did It - Chicago, IL”

So I had my surgery this morning - my post op experience has been pretty good so far. I had a closed rhino and lower bleph (with interior incision) and I have absolutely no bruises on my face right now, my undereyes are a bit poofy, and the tip of my nose is numb and swollen. My nostrils look somewhat irregular, and my nose sticks out a whole bunch, actually I'm kind of nervous that my... more

“Rhinoplasty - Chicago”

I had a very crooked nose, a dorsal hump, along with a hooked down and overly large tip. The Dr. was able to fix everything and made my nose look very femanine and natural. I absolutely love my nose now and am not self-conscious when I walk into a room. more

“Underwent Expecting Thinner, Wide...”

I am 18 years old and decided to go for the procedure 6 months ago right after I turned 18. I decided to get it done because when I smiled my nostrils looked very wide, and I thought my nose was large. I came out of the surgery with an even more bolbous looking tip and a very tight feeling around my nose and mouth area when I smile. My nose now looks very unnatural on my face and i wish every... more

“Sore Lump One Year After Surgery!”

I had a rhinoplasty just over one year ago now where I had the dorsal lump shaved down in closed surgery, a more basic procedure.After a few months when the swelling went down I noticed a lump at the right hand side of my nose that was hard to touch and this area would fluctuate with swelling. The lump starts under my eye and has appeared to have got bigger over this year. My surgeon advised I... more

“Rhino-septoplasty Success at 4...”

I wanted a rhinoplasty ever since the 4th grade when my nose began to shape to more ethnic proportions of my Italian heritage. Though I have always loved looking Italian, I never liked looking like I had a big nose. So after many years of consideration and researching tons of docs, I finally decided to go for it.I knew I also had a deviated septum and my surgeon was also an ENT. So we decided... more

“Rhino Swelling and Alar Base Reduction”

Hi I am 8 days post-op and I feel like my nose is really swollen. I got open rhino with bridge augmentation, collumella strut+tip grafts, along with alar base reduction.Not tht much pain, but the healing process is hard, especially when you have so much swelling and feel like your nose looks like a mushroom.I was wondering is the base of my nose swollen? It looks like the base of my nose is... more

“Hump Removal and Some Tip Refinement”

Hi,my 20 year old son had Rhinoplasty 3 1/2 months ago. Hump removal and some tip refinement was done. Does look better than it did Concerned about final result Revision might be needed? Recommend Revision Specialist in Chicago area? Cons - too expensive and now might need revision. At 2 months post-op a small white bump appeared under the skin at the right side tip of his... more

“Bad Rhinoplasty Results with Before...”

I had surgery the end of May 2007. I had a bump on the bridge of my nose from breaking it in a horseback riding accident when I was 16. I am very unhappy with the results. Although the bump is now gone, my nostrils are completely uneven and the tip of my nose is crooked. My nose looks much worse than it did before the surgery. more

“Crooked Columella and Uneven Nostrils”

I recently had rhinoplasty done (June 16th). My nose was very wide and lacked definition. As time passes, my nostrils appear to be uneven. The left nostril appears to drop/stretch lower than the right one.The columella appears to be folding over to the right. Also, the swelling has gone down tremendously, but it's like you still can see straight up my nostrils. I did not have this problem... more

“My Nose Has Turned and the Nostrils...”

I had Rhinoplasty 6 weeks ago to remove a bump on my nose and to straighten the nose out. The Surgeon said he might also reduce the size of nostrils. I think he over corrected my nose it's so short, the nostrils are two different sizes and shapes and my nose is turned to the left (b4 surgery it was turned to the right). I look like a pig after 6 weeks. It looks horrifying. I"m in tears... more