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Has Anybody had Dr. Anil R. Shah or Dr. Rodger Wade Pielet for Rhinoplasty or otoplasty???

By Chicago-Girl on 13 Dec 2010

I am considering both procedures rhinoplasty and otoplasty and was wondering if anybody has had a consult or any procedure done with any of these two doctors? IT would really help? Also, any recomendations! Thank you!

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Angiemcc (Community Manager) 14 Dec 2010

Dr. Shah is quite active on RealSelf and received a nice review here. Dr. Pielet has also answered quite a few questions on this site. You can see an example here.

Good luck and please let us know who you go with.

Chicago-Girl 15 Dec 2010
Thank you for your response Angie. I will definitely let everyone know my experience from meeting these doctors and others that I am planning to set appointments with. And when I decide who is going to operate me, I will def. let everyone know my experience and my out come.

Chi-G
Stormy100 10 Jul 2011
I'm curious to know what people think of Dr. Shah as I was thinking of consulting with him.
Americanwoman 13 Jul 2011
I talked to him yesterday and I do like him. I don't know what to expect for my revision because I am terrified of a poor outcome. He seems to be 'together' and my reason for seeing him was that I liked the post op pictures. Has anyone else out there had a revision rhinoplasty from Dr. Shah?
sush_kr 17 Apr 2012
Hi,

I also want to go for Revision Rhinoplasty, the nose I have right now is totally crooked and is giving me a very bad time. I live in east coast and went chicago specially to meet Dr. Shah, he met me after an hour of what the time was scheduled, I was waiting there for an hour. Now I finally met him, he seemed to be a good listener, but you know what the kind of state of mind I have right now because of my nose I cannot express myself completely, he morphed my photos which were really impressive but he did not answer all my questions. He morphed my side and front photos but did not show how will I look from the 3/4 side view. I asked him to do that so he said he will send me them by email, its been 14 days I have still not got them. Even when doctor was showing me how will I look after surgery touching my nose, his secretary came inside without knocking the door. I am continuosly calling them for the photos, its been 14 days still I have not got them. the only thing which is still attracting me to him is his price which is relatively low and the majority of reviews which are good.

There is one more doctor in New jersey - Dr. Alvin glasgold, he seem to be really impressive. Just see his work on his website and youtube, but he is really expensive, it will cost $13000 and he also charges $100 for consultation, I am really confused, any advice would be certainly appreciated.

thanks
sush_kr 17 Apr 2012
Hi,

I also want to go for Revision Rhinoplasty, the nose I have right now is totally crooked and is giving me a very bad time. I live in east coast and went chicago specially to meet Dr. Shah, he met me after an hour of what the time was scheduled, I was waiting there for an hour. Now I finally met him, he seemed to be a good listener, but you know what the kind of state of mind I have right now because of my nose I cannot express myself completely, he morphed my photos which were really impressive but he did not answer all my questions. He morphed my side and front photos but did not show how will I look from the 3/4 side view. I asked him to do that so he said he will send me them by email, its been 14 days I have still not got them. Even when doctor was showing me how will I look after surgery touching my nose, his secretary came inside without knocking the door. I am continuosly calling them for the photos, its been 14 days still I have not got them. the only thing which is still attracting me to him is his price which is relatively low and the majority of reviews which are good.

There is one more doctor in New jersey - Dr. Alvin glasgold, he seem to be really impressive. Just see his work on his website and youtube, but he is really expensive, it will cost $13000 and he also charges $100 for consultation, I am really confused, any advice would be certainly appreciated.

thanks
sush_kr 17 Apr 2012
Hi,

I also want to go for Revision Rhinoplasty, the nose I have right now is totally crooked and is giving me a very bad time. I live in east coast and went chicago specially to meet Dr. Shah, he met me after an hour of what the time was scheduled, I was waiting there for an hour. Now I finally met him, he seemed to be a good listener, but you know what the kind of state of mind I have right now because of my nose I cannot express myself completely, he morphed my photos which were really impressive but he did not answer all my questions. He morphed my side and front photos but did not show how will I look from the 3/4 side view. I asked him to do that so he said he will send me them by email, its been 14 days I have still not got them. Even when doctor was showing me how will I look after surgery touching my nose, his secretary came inside without knocking the door. I am continuosly calling them for the photos, its been 14 days still I have not got them. the only thing which is still attracting me to him is his price which is relatively low and the majority of reviews which are good.

There is one more doctor in New jersey - Dr. Alvin glasgold, he seem to be really impressive. Just see his work on his website and youtube, but he is really expensive, it will cost $13000 and he also charges $100 for consultation, I am really confused, any advice would be certainly appreciated.

thanks
alexchyla 22 Aug 2011
yes I recently under went rhinoplasty with Dr. Shah. I am getting my cast taken off tomorrow but from what I can see he did an excellent job. He was the third surgeon I consulted with and he had the best services to offer. I definitely would recommend him. He is excellent with noses.
alexchyla 22 Aug 2011
oh he also did a septoplasty and a rhinoplasty together averaging at around 6300 for both procedures. he knows what he is doing. :D
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 23 Aug 2011

Thanks for your insight, alexchyla!

Detroit1694 30 Aug 2011
Americanwoman- I recently had revision surgery with Dr. Shah as well. Feel free to message me with any questions
Americanwoman 31 Aug 2011
How did it turn out? Are you happy with your results? I don't know why I am so nervous. I really do like him but my confidence in doctors is a little shakey. I think they listen, but my experience is that they don't. thank you so much for responding to me.
sush_kr 17 Apr 2012
Hi,

I also want to go for Revision Rhinoplasty, the nose I have right now is totally crooked and is giving me a very bad time. I live in east coast and went chicago specially to meet Dr. Shah, he met me after an hour of what the time was scheduled, I was waiting there for an hour. Now I finally met him, he seemed to be a good listener, but you know what the kind of state of mind I have right now because of my nose I cannot express myself completely, he morphed my photos which were really impressive but he did not answer all my questions. He morphed my side and front photos but did not show how will I look from the 3/4 side view. I asked him to do that so he said he will send me them by email, its been 14 days I have still not got them. Even when doctor was showing me how will I look after surgery touching my nose, his secretary came inside without knocking the door. I am continuosly calling them for the photos, its been 14 days still I have not got them. the only thing which is still attracting me to him is his price which is relatively low and the majority of reviews which are good.

There is one more doctor in New jersey - Dr. Alvin glasgold, he seem to be really impressive. Just see his work on his website and youtube, but he is really expensive, it will cost $13000 and he also charges $100 for consultation, I am really confused, any advice would be certainly appreciated.

You recently has a revision from him, I had mine in 2008 and now I am getting it now, it is very crucial to me and Dr. Shah is not replying to me properly, I have some issues like my left side projection is too high but I don't think he is addressing that, this time I don't want to mess with my nose. What would you suggest?
Chicago-Girl 30 Aug 2011
Is Dr. Shah's office accredited?
Searched and found nothing?
alexchyla 30 Aug 2011
Definitely he is board certified. Google Anil Shah Chicago and his website should appear.
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 23 Mar 2012

Also, just for future info, RealSelf only works with doctors who are board certified.

Detroit1694 31 Aug 2011
Americanwoman...I sent you a response to your pm.
254ang 26 Nov 2011
Dr. Anil Shah did my rhinoplasty and I'm very happy. He did a fantastic job. He's a skilled artist and I'm so grateful that he listened to my concerns and addressed them. He did exactly what he said he would do and my actual nose looks very much like his computer imaging. My nose before was not perfect but it wasn't huge or distracting either. Dr. Shah improved my nose in such a way that others haven't noticed but I know I look better. I am much more photogenic now. I now have the perfect nose for me!
sush_kr 17 Apr 2012
Hi,

I also want to go for Revision Rhinoplasty, the nose I have right now is totally crooked and is giving me a very bad time. I live in east coast and went chicago specially to meet Dr. Shah, he met me after an hour of what the time was scheduled, I was waiting there for an hour. Now I finally met him, he seemed to be a good listener, but you know what the kind of state of mind I have right now because of my nose I cannot express myself completely, he morphed my photos which were really impressive but he did not answer all my questions. He morphed my side and front photos but did not show how will I look from the 3/4 side view. I asked him to do that so he said he will send me them by email, its been 14 days I have still not got them. Even when doctor was showing me how will I look after surgery touching my nose, his secretary came inside without knocking the door. I am continuosly calling them for the photos, its been 14 days still I have not got them. the only thing which is still attracting me to him is his price which is relatively low and the majority of reviews which are good.

There is one more doctor in New jersey - Dr. Alvin glasgold, he seem to be really impressive. Just see his work on his website and youtube, but he is really expensive, it will cost $13000 and he also charges $100 for consultation, I am really confused, any advice would be certainly appreciated.

thanks
fyrenice 7 Jan 2012
I went with Dr. Shah. I paid the same amount as alexchyla so we must have had a similar case. I was lurking on realself and a few other sites for information on Dr.Shah so I know what you mean, there is not much information on him. The day I went to get my cast off a guy actually came up to me in the waiting room to see what my experience was like. I'm 11 days post op now and am so thankful that things went well and that I am happy with my nose. A few days after the surgery I was feeling -what did I get myself into!-I was too scared to look in the mirror the day the cast came off-Dr. Shah has been reassuring, truthful and direct and has paid attention to every concern and question. I will keep you guys posted as the swelling goes down but so far things are looking good.
sush_kr 17 Apr 2012
Hi,

I also want to go for Revision Rhinoplasty, the nose I have right now is totally crooked and is giving me a very bad time. I live in east coast and went chicago specially to meet Dr. Shah, he met me after an hour of what the time was scheduled, I was waiting there for an hour. Now I finally met him, he seemed to be a good listener, but you know what the kind of state of mind I have right now because of my nose I cannot express myself completely, he morphed my photos which were really impressive but he did not answer all my questions. He morphed my side and front photos but did not show how will I look from the 3/4 side view. I asked him to do that so he said he will send me them by email, its been 14 days I have still not got them. Even when doctor was showing me how will I look after surgery touching my nose, his secretary came inside without knocking the door. I am continuosly calling them for the photos, its been 14 days still I have not got them. the only thing which is still attracting me to him is his price which is relatively low and the majority of reviews which are good.

There is one more doctor in New jersey - Dr. Alvin glasgold, he seem to be really impressive. Just see his work on his website and youtube, but he is really expensive, it will cost $13000 and he also charges $100 for consultation, I am really confused, any advice would be certainly appreciated.

thanks
Blueflames 12 Feb 2012
Has anyone posted the before/after pics of a rhino with Dr.Shah?

Is Dr.Shah good with nose reconstructions?

Thank you
alexchyla 12 Feb 2012
Hi,

I posted some pictures so please take a look on my profile. And, if you go on his website he has done some reconstruction work on a woman who's had about four botched surgeries prior. Take care and good luck!
sush_kr 17 Apr 2012
can i see your pictures, could not see that in your profile.
Melinda75 16 Feb 2012
I was a pt of shah's who sought a finesse rhino. While I like the tip of my nose, the bridge is now crooked; which it was not before. I had a semi in office revision in which he broke the nose and reset it. My bridge still curves to the right and is very distressing to me. I did consult with Pielat and like him as well. I didn't have the money for a 3rd surgery at the time and have since moved out of state and now back to searching for the best rhino revisions surgeon in Philly, PA. I am seeing Dr. Heffelfinger at Jefferson hospital... Anyone heard of him?

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