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Revision With Dr. Sam Rizk.

By kako on 11 Sep 2011

I am considering Dr. Sam Rizk for a rhinoplasty revision.  I would love to hear from anyone who had revision with him.  

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krishna2013 16 Apr 2013
Has anybody under went recent surgery with Dr. Rizk recently. Would like to share any thing.
julieburn 28 Nov 2012
Coming from someone who had a primary with a Dr. that had a great bedside manner, and little talent, as it turned out, I would keep in mind that the ultimate goal is a nose that allows you to breathe well and looks aesthetically pleasing. Also, even a great bedside manner does not mean they will redo any mistakes they made without charging you once again. And if they can't get it right the first time I worry about the possibility of being able to do it a second.
misslila2 28 Nov 2012
We have to find the balance between bedside manners, talent and price. There are very few surgeons with a proper balance between these characteristics... but there certainly are and they don't charge more than 20k for a complex revision.
misslila2 28 Nov 2012
Moreover, sometimes things go wrong even with the super skilled ones. Dr. Rizk is a GOD for some girls, but he has also performed very mediocre nose jobs, so... Imagine that you spend 30-50k with him, and you end up being unhappy with your results.
5600anon 27 Nov 2012
I had a primary with him in August 2012. I agree with misslila. I can say that Dr. Rizk did a fantastic job on my nose but at the same time his bedside manner leaves a lot to be desired. I would say he spent a total of less than 10 minutes with me, including preop and postop. That is ridiculous for the amount of money that i spent. The trust factor is important when it comes to surgery and i think a patient doctor relationship has to be built for the patient to feel comfortable, especially for such major surgery. He honestly did not give me that comfort level at all. So bottom line, great results, horrible bedside manner. If you have any questions you can pm me.
misslila2 28 Nov 2012
If he barely spends time with you when you have great results, imagine when he makes mistakes during the surgery and you are not happy. A question for Dr- Rizk would be: how do you deal with unhappy patients? I have read a couple of bad reviews here and on MMH and those patients don't seem happy at all with his bedside manner and their results. I'd prefer a humble doctor that helps me during the process, specially when things go wrong. But that's just my opinion.
misslila2 17 Nov 2012
He just charges what he feels like, which might mean that he's a very unstable person/professional and he just likes to do what he wants (even when the patient needs something else). Honestly, I wouldn't ever trust a professional like that. When a doctor seems to have very changeable moral and ethics, I believe it's better to stay away from him.
plasticbeauty 16 Nov 2012
Those outrageous quotes translate into "I really don't want to fix Ure nose nor can I unless u make it worth my while"
Sid999 16 Nov 2012
25k quote for me
misslila2 16 Nov 2012
He quoted you 25k for your 4th revision?
julieburn 16 Nov 2012
he quoted me 19,500 for a first time revision in October of this year...
Sid999 19 Nov 2012
yes 25k for a 4th revision, from the research i have done on him and his prices, that sounds about right.
misslila2 8 Nov 2012
I've been quoted 50.000 US dollars for a 2nd revision,... I'm not botched at all... Is such an overprice worthwhile?
Alexa28 8 Nov 2012
Hell no?! Who is this doctor charging you this ridiculous price? Omg?!
misslila2 9 Nov 2012
Dr. Rizk!
Alexa28 9 Nov 2012
He is buggin..Is he creating your nose from scratch? I don't think its worth it. This coming from someone who had their nose done with him. :-(
misslila2 16 Nov 2012
I have read some bad reviews lately about him. Of course, I will consider Frankel, Menick or some others that have better results and prices! ;)
krishna2013 16 Apr 2013
Hi there, Wondering have you done rhinoplasty with Dr. Rizk or some one else. CAn you share some Info.
Alexa28 7 Nov 2012
Hi everyone.. I've been receiving many inquires about my results. I don't want to discourage anyone from proceeding with their revision rhinoplasty. Everyone is different and results can be different for anyone/everyone depending on what ethnicity you are and the type of nose you have. So for the record. I had my rhinoplasty done with Dr. Rizk. I did explain my expectations and the reason to proceed with my surgery. He did explain what he can do for me. So I felt we would deliver. However, I have to be HONEST!! My nose doesn't look worse BUT it doesn't look any better.. In my opinion it looks the Same. So if I spent $18,000 for a revision with him. I would expect better results or maybe my expectations are too high. I guess even nostrils and being able to breathe and have a better looking esthetics nose was too much to expect!! It's been 2 months & 2 weeks after my surgery some swelling most definite. But the uneven nostrils are not going to change and nose still has some deformity. Now I'm suppose to see Dr. Rizk in December for a post op. I feel what's the point.?? What is he going to say to make feel better. Will it change the outcome NO!! ?? I have reviewed his Post op pictures and some before pictures look worst than mine. This is why I felt confident he would deliver. NOW he didn't make it worse I wanna make that clear!! But he didn't make it better. As for the pictures, I would have loved to post them but frankly it's a little embarrassing. And if anyone in his staff or Dr. Risk himself review this BLOG I don't want him knowing who this is. Would any of you?? Alexa
What1778 20 Nov 2012
Hi alexa, how is everything going? I wrote to you on private mail but you havent answered.
ik 21 Oct 2012
i have sugery with him and I'm very happy :)
Alexa93 20 Dec 2012
hello i see you have gotten sergery with dr rizk recently and was wondering how it went?? i really want to get my nose done by him but after reading some reviews i am uncertain mind helping me out on how it went??
Alexa28 17 Sep 2012
LDNgirl.. It will be one month this Thursday. & I have to honestly say I don't see a difference from went I went in.. Seemed different a week after surgery. Now back to what I started with.. I have to say I'm very disappointed!!!! Maybe I have one of those noses that is unpredictable!! Who the hell knows. But to pay 18,000 & look the same & have same issues will be disappointing to anyone!!
twinny05 18 Oct 2012
Alexa how is your nose ? I'm considering dr rizk but I'm so scared I also looked in to other drs but rizk is most $$$ is he really better or just hype ?
Alexa28 7 Nov 2012
Hi twinny His post op pictures besides his credentials & experience made me choose him. I have seen worst pictures on his site. That's why I am confused and disappointed. :-( I don't know what advice I can give you at this time.

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