Northbrook Rhinoplasty Doctors and Reviews

“Rhinoplasty That Exceed my...”

I've always disliked the projection of my nose, additionally, with the age, it started to get crooked, and the bump on the right side became more visible. However, I was afraid of the surgery. I've seen many bad "nose jobs" and was terrified that something may go wrong, or that the doctor won't be able to achieve the results I want. I would probably never made the decision to do the surgery,... more

“Rhinoplasty/septoplasty with Dr....”

I went to Dr. Shah about 3 years ago for my first consultation. I found out about him after researching online and he seemed to have some pretty good reviews. I then decided against the procedure because my parents were not supportive and I was only 18 at the time. Well its now three years later and I have sense changed my mind (or I guess you could say the idea has never really left my mind).... more

“Should Change His Name to Few...”

I had a nose job by Dr. Few over a year ago and I am not AT ALLsatisfied with the results. My goal was to have a more refined, yet still ethnic nose. He decided on a tip rhinoplasty, cautioning me about being too aggressive. He said we can always take more off, but we can't put it back on. He even went as far as promising me a revision at minimal cost if I was less than satisfied with... more

“6 weeks post op, new pictures”

If I didn't absolutely hate my nose, I wouldn't choose elective surgery for myself. But I know it's necessary for me and now at 22 I finally saved enough to do it. I've always dreamed of the day I could get my nose fixed and be able to wear my hair ALL up and out of my face. Or not worry 100% of the time that someone would see me from the wrong angle. Not only is my nose big, but it's... more

“Botched Rhinoplasty - Chicago, IL”

I went to Dr Johnson for my first rhinoplasty. He botched up my nose and took a lot of the cartilage out. I just wanted him to remove the hump on my nose. Well, he just did whatever he wanted. Once my nose eas healed, I had humps and bumps that I never had, and a crooked nose. Several years later, I am still trying to get it fixed to look normal! more

“Whew ... Great Experience - Chicago, IL”

I was so scared to get my rhinoplasty and chin augmentation done but thankfully everything turned out well. I have been thinking about it since I was 20 and now I'm 31. I had it done early December, and I am now 3 weeks post-op. I had open rhinoplasty done so it was quite a lot of work. Dr. Dayan also took some cartilage from behind my ear to build up my nose. I have to say that the first 3... more

“Just About Chickened out Right...”

So yesterday, Dec. 3rd was surgery date. I was sick to my stomach scared all day before surgery and my surgery wasn't scheduled until 3 pm that day so that day was hell too. I was contemplating going through with it or not. All I could think about were all the risks, and how they didn't seem to be worth the chance of a great outcome. I knew this surgery could lead me down a very happy road or... more

“So Happy! - Chicago, IL”

I've never really liked my nose and was always a little self conscious about it. I wanted it fixed but didn't know if I could afford it. Finally at the age of 29 with finances in place I decided to go for it. And the results were more than I could have hoped for. I LOVE my new nose and everyone has been really impressed with the results as well:)  more

“Thinking About Finally Getting a...”

Hi all! Like everybody else, or most everyone on this site, I hate my nose. Ever since a snowball fight when I was about 6 I've noticed a small bump. As I got older the bump got larger. I've been thinking about surgery since I was about 14 but never had the money. When I was 19 I had a consultation but was not at all impressed with the surgeon. So now as I'm older and have some money saved up... more

“Rhinoplasty! - Chicago, IL”

Well I had my rhino on September 21, its been about five weeks. I am already happy with the results even though I can see there is still a long way before all the swelling goes down specially at the tip of my nose but I am super happy already, my nose looks way better than before and i know it can only get better. Before surgery Dr. Shah told me that it takes up to a year for the swelling to... more

“Getting my Nose Fixed Next Month...”

Hello, Due to an accident I have been looking to get my nose fixed as I don’t feel comfortable with how it turned out after all was healed. I have a nice size bump on my nose now and my profile looks terrible. Most everyone I know says I should not do it but I just cannot deal with looking at my pictures. It’s almost like I have aged over night due to this bump. As a kid I always had... more

“Fantastic Results! - Chicago, IL”

I told him how I have always been insecure with my nose. I would shy away from pictures because it would create weird shadows which exemplified the large nose I already knew I had. It wasn’t crooked but I had a very wide bridge, a large bridge bump, as well as a fat downward pointing tip with a dimple in the middle. As a kid I was teased for having a big nose and then as an adult I was... more

“Finally Taking the Big Step -...”

When I graduated college, I told myself if I got a good job, I would reward myself with the rhinoplasty I've wanted my entire life. Check. A lot of my friends and family have called me vain for thinking about getting rhinoplasty. Nothing can be perfect, but much of my insecurity has come from having this larger than life nose. Anytime I'd see a picture of myself, my eyes would always hone... more

“3 Months Post Op”

I have always had an issue with my nose, in particular my profile. As my friends and family have been saying, "you dont need it!". My response is, of course I dont need it but I want to do it for myself. After explaining that everyone has come on board to support me. I will update better pictures as the surgery date comes closer.I went for my second consult last week and have decided to... more

“A 5-year Dream to Come True -...”

Hey there RealSelf family, My journey starts 5 years ago, when I was at the age of 15. It was the ripe age for puberty to take its toll, and aside from the nice growth spurts in my height, I also ended up with a growth spurt in my nose. It didn't bother me until it caught people's eyes, and the nickname of "Big Nose" was slapped onto my name. Having sibling that were born with normal... more

“Undecided. Scared to End Up Worse...”

I finally think it's time to take the next step but I am not sure where to begin. For as long as I remember, I have disliked my nose. I avoid mirrors and pictures when possible because all I see is this monstrosity in the middle of my face. I just hate seeing pics of me from any angle because all I see is my nose with a girl attached to it. Rhinoplasty it something I've considered for many... more

“It's been 6 months since the surgery!”

I have a 10 am appointment at the Swedish Covenant Hospital with Dr. Gikas on Monday for my rhinoplastry surgery. I cant believe how the time has went so fast. I just went in for my consultation last month. Now that the day is almost here I am getting nervous!! So I decided to write a review and see if anyone had any tips for me. I have delt with teasing of my nose by peers since grade... more

“Getting Over The Hump - Chicago, IL”

Hello RealSelf world! So I’ve been lurking around this site for quite some time now, and can’t even begin to say how helpful and enjoyable it has been to read everyone’s stories throughout these past few months. I don’t know where I’d be without them, so I figured it’s about time that I pay it forward by sharing with you all about my own journey with rhinoplasty. I am a fan of... more

“I'm Happy with my Appearance, but I...”

I have been considering a rhinoplasty since I was about 15. It's the one thing that has always made me feel unattractive. I'm currently 23, so I'm sort of in my "prime." I'm happy with my appearance now. But when I see pictures of myself from a profile perspective, I cringe. I often take pictures of myself when I feel like I look good, and I don't even recognize the girl in the pictures. I... more

“Going for It - Chicago, IL”

Hi everybody, i am scheduld to have my rhino/septoplasty in a few days now. Ive had a problem with my nose since i was old enough to notice it, since i am a replica of my father while my sister has a cute little ski slope nose. Personally, i dont HATE my nose, because i have grown used to it, but it certainly bothers me. I always wear heavy eyemake to draw attention to my 'better' features and... more

“Not a Lot of Guys Post on Here......”

Background: I broke my nose about 3 years ago playing basketball. I'm 33 now (I know, I should grow up. Not an option.), and finally decided to get it fixed. I chose Dr. Shah based on his excellent reputation here and my interaction with a number of his former patients. He looked on the inside of my nose, told me he could make an improvement, and of we went. I didn't want huge changes, just... more

“I can breath! Two new”

I had rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and turbinate reduction with Dr. Anil Shah in April 2011. I am not completely recovered yet, so this isn't a complete review, but an almost complete review. Breathing: It is amazing. I used to be able to breath through my nose no more than 15% of the time before surgery and after surgery, I can breath through my nose close to 100% of the time.... more

“Open Rhinoplasty & Septoplasty on...”

Ever since I was little I always had a hump on my nose. I always hated it. To make things worse, I hit my nose straight on when I was around 9 years old on my bunk bed. Since then my septum was deviated and my nose looked worse. The tip was bulbous and flat and my nose looked crooked. My sense of smell was also a bit messed up after that as was my breathing (mainly at night). So finally after... more

“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

“Over a year later”

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

“Rhinoplasty - Chicago, IL”

I emphasized to Dr. S that I wanted an inconspicuous rhinoplasty-basically an improved version of my nose that would still be very natural looking. Dr. S gave me exactly that. I’m currently about eight weeks post-op so I still have yet to see my final result. I am happy that I had the procedure done and can already see the improvement, but I still have one regret. It may be too early to... 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

“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