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Nose Job - Adelaide, Australia

  • updated 11 months ago

I'm a 24 year old female from Adelaide and am 6...

I'm a 24 year old female from Adelaide and am 6 days post-rhinoplasty. I get my cast off on Thursday so will post pics asap. Just wondering, is getting the cast removed painful? Should I try to soften it with warm water beforehand? In the meantime if anyone is looking to undergo rhinoplasty in Adelaide, feel free to private message me. I know there are basically no reviews/recommendations of Adelaide plastic surgeons/rhinoplasty online, which made choosing a surgeon very difficult.

Just got my cast taken off. It hurt a little bit,...

Just got my cast taken off. It hurt a little bit, but nothing too ridiculous. My nose is super swollen and I have the Avatar thing going on, but I think I'm really going to like the shape once the swelling settles down. Can't stop smiling!

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The Dr was very professional and answered all of my questions. Time spent with me in the follow up appointment could have been better- a nurse removed my cast and he only popped in briefly. His personal assistant was also extremely helpful. Very happy with the choice I made to go to this surgeon!

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Witchywitch 3 Mar 2013
Thanks so much, Vicky. I'm really nervous about it all and people are telling me not to do it but I know it's the right thing for me. People don't understand what it feels like. I'm really interested in Dr Sylaidis because the photos I've seen of the noses he has done look exactly like my nose! I'm glad there are people out there who know how I feel! How long did it take you to get an appointment and how much does the consult cost?
vixpinkbabe 3 Mar 2013
I have a consultation booked with Dr Sylaidis on Thursday so will let you know how it goes. Vicky.
Witchywitch 3 Mar 2013
Hi Saca12, I'm new to this site and am hoping that you still use it. As it has been a quite a while since you had your surgery I am just wondering how it is all going now? I have been wanting to get my nose done since I was a kid as I was teased constantly and have found that no matter how much time has gone by (I'm 29 now) I just can't get over it and my self-esteem has suffered as a result. After seeing your amazing photos I am thinking that Dr Sylaidis is definitely a surgeon that I would consider and I am just wondering how you feel about it all now? I hope this finds you well. Thank you.
vixpinkbabe 26 Feb 2013
Hey nnose773, I'm thinking if giving Dr Moore a call tomorrow, he seems half the price of the other quotes I have received which were $7500-$8500!! Glad u got on well at the consultation x
vixpinkbabe 5 Feb 2013
Hi there, you nose looks fantastic! You must be so so happy! Would recommend your surgeon? How was it all? Im thinking of getting it done this winter. Vicky :)
adelgirl 8 Oct 2012
so, do u recommend this doctor? i am thinking of doing this surgery, and its so hard to choose a doctor! this one seems cheap, but i would rather pay extra $$ for a good surgeon. would love to see some more photos of before and after if your game?
saca12 22 Jun 2012
Thanks everyone :-)
JessieMarie 22 Jun 2012
Love it!!! Very beautiful result!
caught_in_the_rain 22 Jun 2012
It looks gorgeous! I love it so much
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 21 Jun 2012

What a great result! You must be thrilled.

natty28 14 Jun 2012
Hi! Looking to have a nose job in Adelaide and need some assistance choosing a doctor! Can you please help :(
saca12 15 Jun 2012
Hey, inbox me with any questions you have, I'm more than happy to help out :)
zhara in oz 21 Jun 2012
Hi Natty, i would recommend Dr Trott. I had a rhinoplasty in 2007 by dr katzaros and was really dissapointed. I then went to see Dr Trott. He is in Flinders Street in Adelaide. I wish i had gone to him as he is lovely, skilled and very professional. Definetely check him out.
nnnose773 7 Jan 2013
Hi Zhara. I am have my first consult in Feb with Dr Mark Moore as he was recommened but I definately want to check a few Dr's out before getting it done. I was told to go to Katzaros...why were you dissapointed? Did any Dr's you saw have a digitally generated image of what you would look like after surgery. I am really fussy and dont want my nose to point upwards after..if you know what I mean haha and thats my fear! Thanks in advance!
lilene 25 Jan 2013
Hey was the rhino only $4,000? Also how much was the consult? =)
rene nose 25 Feb 2013
Hi nnnose773 please let me know how you go with your consult, as im thinking of having it done but at the end of the year. Heard good things about Dr Moore, its scary trying to make a choice thought cause i dont want to go in for two surgerys. I know Katzaros and David David are suppose to be top surgeons but then well i guess with any doc someone is always unhappy aww frustrating trying to make a decision. Wishing you all the very best and please everyone let us know how you go. Cheers thank you.
zhara in oz 25 Feb 2013
I would go to Dr Trott. I went to see Dr Moore and he said he would speak to Dr Trott before he did anything. This suggests that he has more experience.
zhara in oz 25 Feb 2013
Dont think doctors do digital images in adelaide. I would go to Dr Trott if i had my time over. He is in Flinders Street. He has the skill and the bedside manner. Dr Katsaros is great if you like your end result but if you don't he will deny everything. Definetely give Dr Trott a go. I went to see Dr Moore and it seems he gets advice from dr trott. This suggests that Dr Trott has more experience. i dont think you will be dissapointed with him.
rene nose 25 Feb 2013
aw wow lol, well its best that way then i wouldnt like someone who didnt want to do my nose . All the best with everything and please keep me updated. Good luck with Dr Trott any idea how much he charges? and thanks again.
rene nose 25 Feb 2013
thankyou zhara i will go to Dr Trott so far ive heard great things about him thankyou.
nnnose773 26 Feb 2013
Hi so I had my first consult w/ Mark Moore at Calvary North Adelaide yesterday. I thought that he was very nice and talked through the very basics with me. I have done so much research into this procedure and so nothing he said to me was new information which was ok. He said for my nose everything can be done internally which is good as I heard some make incisions. He told me that he would take 2-3mm off my hump and the refine the end and lift it up slightly. He said that he prefers the natural look and he does not do the ‘scoop’ or ‘ski slope’ nose and said to look for another surgeon if I wanted that look. I do want a natural look and I am ethnic so I don’t know if a ‘scoop’ would suit my face? He quoted me $3000.00 w/ Medicare benefits of $995.00 NOT including Anaesthetic and he wants me to stay overnight in hospital but that is covered by private health fund. So if I choose to go with him then you book the day you want it done and see him 2 weeks before to finalise it all and then he said he can do it. Also it was $150.00 consult fee again though part was cover by Medicare. Please be aware though that I had a doctor’s referral so that could have altered the price so it may vary per patient and their personal situation. I am going to ask my doctor to get a referral to maybe 2 other surgeons just to compare. I heard that Jim Katzaros is good from a few people, also David David, I also was told by 2 people to go to and ENT surgeon and Stephen Forellini was named. I would like to see Dr Trott now from what I have heard on here. I will keep you all updated!
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 6 Jun 2012

Welcome to RealSelf! We'd love it if you'd post your surgeon's name here on your review. I don't remember cast removal hurting one bit. I remember the packing being removed and that feeling really gnarly, but it doesn't sound like you have packing?

Please let us know how you like your results when you see them tomorrow!

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