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Revision Rhinoplasty... 2 Surgeries Later, Still Crooked.

  • posted 3 years ago
  • updated 3 years ago
  • Not Worth It
  • Cost: $500
  • Illinois

I broke my nose 10 years ago in a horseback riding...

  • 13 Jan 2010

I broke my nose 10 years ago in a horseback riding accident. I had a small bump on the side of my nose so I decided to have a rhinoplasty. I also discussed lifting the tip of my nose because she said I had a slight "hanging tip."

I had my initial surgery in April of 2007. My nose ended up being crooked and my nostrils looked deformed.

I had a revision rhinoplasty done 8 weeks ago by the same surgeon who had done my original surgery.(I only paid for the cost of anesthesia) There is little to no improvement in my nose. I know that they say to wait a full year to see the results but I know that with my last surgery, if anything, my nose only got more crooked as time went on.

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  • 13 Jan 2010
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Comments (9)

nour 29 Sep 2012
hi,, really sorry 4 u,, i've a similar experiance.. but regarding urs actually i think there is improvement! it looks better.. i think with a tip refinement ur nose will look great .. look 4 a good revision dr and ur problem will end.. wish u all the best
Worried :( 20 Dec 2011
Who did you see last for your revision with great results??
Sam85 22 Jan 2010
Sorry to see the poor results. You need to go for a revision. But you must choose the BEST and the most experienced rhino doctor. I have had 4 surgeries and the ends result was great .My 1st surgery was not that great, but my nose was not spoiled. I had not chosen an experienced doctor. After realizing my mistake, I went in for a revision surgery with some of the best doctors in the world. Success depends on the surgeon you choose.
laney1007 21 Jan 2010
The Dr. has not offered to refund me the money I initially paid for the surgery. I have discussed the fact that I am extremely unhappy, she wrote down the numbers of 2 other surgeons and told me that they had alot of experience with rhinoplasty. That was about it.
Carl N. Williams, Jr., MD 18 Jan 2010
wow sorry for your poor results, I second Drl Blinski!!!
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butterflyinthewind 14 Jan 2010
awww you had a pretty nose. I can see why you are upset. The nostrils do not match, not even close and the tip is crooked,actually makes your nose look longer. I wonder what your doctor has to say when you point out the obvious?
Darryl J. Blinski, MD 13 Jan 2010
Yes GO no RUN for 2 opinions. Very below standard result.
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caldo 11 Nov 2009
I really feel for you, but I think there is a slight improvement! Your results seem quite similar to mine, I've only had one operation though. My surgeon wants to do some fixing in a few months (won't cost me anything) but now I'm really considering at least consulting others for a second opinion. It's so frustrating isn't it. Good luck.
Sharon at RealSelf (Community Manager) 9 Nov 2009
Editor's Note: Here's a link to Laney1007's review of her first surgery: Bad rhinoplasty results with before and after pics - 2 years later

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