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Over Aggressive Rhinoplasty -Birmingham, AL
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My nose was fine right after Dr. Rousso performed...
Daniel Rousso NoseMarch 25, 2013
$6,000
My nose was fine right after Dr. Rousso performed the nose job, however over time, due to my nasal cartilages being over-aggressively trimmed during rhinoplasty, my nose is now pinched, has retraction on one side, the cartilage has an s shape and my nasal potency compromised. I have seen 4 plastic surgeons that have confirmed this was a result of the rhinoplasty.
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I am overwhelmed at the cost to have this surgery...
Daniel Rousso NoseMarch 25, 2013
I am overwhelmed at the cost to have this surgery revised. So far my quotes have been anywhere from $18,000 to $26,000.
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March 26, 2013
I'm sorry for all you've through and yet to go through. Which other surgeons have you seen and any idea when you'll be able to have the revision done? How long after your primary did you start noticing that things were not healing as you had hoped? Thank you for sharing your story and hope you will keep us updated.
March 27, 2013
Thank you. I have emailed back and forth with Dr. Toriumi in Chicago but his cost is out of reach for me. I've seen 3 plastic surgeons who, two in Atlanta, who didn't feel they were capable of fixing my nose.
Right now, I am leaning towards a doctor near Miami, Dr. Richard Davis.
March 27, 2013
Have you considered Dr. Spencer Cochran of Dallas Texas? I'm planning on consulting with him. Not sure if that's too far for you but I'm pretty sure its closer than Chicago. Revisions are very expensive. I would much rather be spending my money on a new car verses another surgery but I really need to get this behind me. I hope you can find someone you feel very comfortable with and can afford very soon. Best of luck to you.
March 26, 2013
Good luck to you. I am sure the cost and trauma is devastating. How long after your rhinoplasty did you start to notice problems?
March 27, 2013
It took a few years and has gotten as you see, much worse over time. I started feeling like I didn't look pretty, especially from certain profiles, but could not put my finger on it.
Interestingly, someone very close to me who had her nose surgery by Dr. Rousso at the same time, is also suffering with alar retraction on her nostrils.
March 26, 2013
Thanks for sharing your experience on RealSelf. You might want to check out the revision rhinoplasty community here. Please keep us posted on what you decide to do.
March 27, 2013
My heart goes out to you! I sure do hope you find a surgeon who can get your nose to a state that you are happy with! It is so stressful to go through all of this and come out unhappy with your result,. You will find there are quite a few of us here that feel the same way and will be happy to talk to you about what you are going through. Feel free to message me anytime if you need to talk/vent. Best wishes to you!
March 27, 2013
Thank you so so much. The stress of the future outcome along with the financial burden is HUGE. I would love to vent, but have been told I better not say too much online.
March 28, 2013
Oh my gosh!!! I'm a single mom and feel so guilty that I am even thinking about spending money to fix a nose fix!
I'm sorry to hear that you need to do the same. Sad, in hindsight we were probably better off without the first surgery.
Thank you for suggesting Dr. Cochran. I have spoken with his office and sent pictures to them as well. The office staff was very kind. If I could afford him, he would be my top of two choices. He only does one thing: noses. That speaks volumes!
March 28, 2013
I agree that I was much better off with my first nose and kick myself each time I look in the mirror for allowing myself to become of victim of this unethical surgeon/office. I've read many of Cochran's reviews and he has many happy patients. I do hope that you find a very skilled and honest surgeon that you can afford. Perhaps your health insurance can help pay for part of it if you're having any breathing issues. Best wishes to you for a successful revision!
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I have been receiving private messages about my...
Daniel Rousso NoseApril 5, 2013
I have been receiving private messages about my surgeries and probably need to clarify. I had 3 surgeries from Dr. Rousso, all of them different.
The first was a fat transplant to my upper lip which had disastrous results. I had a revision surgery which left me still with uneveneess and lumps. Much unease has come from the way my lip looks, not to mention years of trying different methods to fix it. The second surgery was a mini brow lift which left me with such huge scars I had to have revision surgery on that as well. I was never able to wear my hair pulled up again after that surgery because of the scars. The third was the rhinoplasty.
Some private emailers have asked me if I would advise for them to go to Dr. Rousso now, considering my results. In all honesty, I feel he has certainly improved since he did my surgeries. That being said, I have spent tens of thousands of dollars with him, not including the money he gained from my referrals, and yet he has flat out refused to help me fix my nose. This is not the type of doctor patient relationship for which I humbly hoped.
The first was a fat transplant to my upper lip which had disastrous results. I had a revision surgery which left me still with uneveneess and lumps. Much unease has come from the way my lip looks, not to mention years of trying different methods to fix it. The second surgery was a mini brow lift which left me with such huge scars I had to have revision surgery on that as well. I was never able to wear my hair pulled up again after that surgery because of the scars. The third was the rhinoplasty.
Some private emailers have asked me if I would advise for them to go to Dr. Rousso now, considering my results. In all honesty, I feel he has certainly improved since he did my surgeries. That being said, I have spent tens of thousands of dollars with him, not including the money he gained from my referrals, and yet he has flat out refused to help me fix my nose. This is not the type of doctor patient relationship for which I humbly hoped.
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April 19, 2015
Oh WOW! I had a similar completely botched Rhynoplasty problem, was told from top surgeons it will never look "u operated
April 19, 2015
Ops , it posted before I was able to finish my post. Anyway, I was told by top surgeons it will never look u "operated" again. Except Dr Jay Calvert in Beverly Hills. It was a tough reconstruction, with 3 different Grafts and relatively tough recovery. Expensive. But worth every penny. He delivers! If you want more details , let me know..
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