POSTED UNDER Rhinoplasty REVIEWS
Nose and Nasal Hump - Rhinoplasty
ORIGINAL POST
Bulbous Nose and Nasal Hump - Rhinoplasty
kbee88May 12, 2019
WORTH IT$9,000
I’ve always wanted a rhinoplasty. I did not want a general plastic surgeon to operate on my nose. I chose him because he not only specializes in facial plastic surgery but is also an ENT. I felt I should share my photos because I relied on reviews from others to help make my decision. I will update my review and photos as my nose heals. I chose to have rhinoplasty to 1.) take the heaviness and bulk out of the tip 2.) not have my nose hang down when I smile 3.) have a smoother more feminine side profile
kbee88's provider
UPDATED FROM kbee88
6 days post
Day 2,3,4,5,6
kbee88May 12, 2019
I had bad swelling on day 2. I had to have my nose broken in three places by the bridge. He called in a steroid and it helped tremendously. Each day I think shows significant improvement.
PAIN: the pain really isn’t bad. It’s just really uncomfortable being so swollen. Pressure behind eyes and ears, lack of sleep, and sore throat.
EMOTIONALLY: I had a hard time day 2 and 3. I thought I was prepared to see myself in the mirror like this but it got to me.
PAIN: the pain really isn’t bad. It’s just really uncomfortable being so swollen. Pressure behind eyes and ears, lack of sleep, and sore throat.
EMOTIONALLY: I had a hard time day 2 and 3. I thought I was prepared to see myself in the mirror like this but it got to me.
Replies (1)
May 16, 2019
Thank you for sharing your honest and detailed experience. I'm looking forward to your next update and hope recovery gets easier.
UPDATED FROM kbee88
15 days post
Cast removal
kbee88May 21, 2019
I just received my anesthesia bill for $700 if you need a general idea of cost. I had my cast taken off, packing removed, and front stitches taken out. He placed tape on my nose that I have to leave on for a week. I could breath really well right afterwards and can finally sleep at night. Im very swollen but I can already tell my hump is gone and tip doesn’t hang down :)
Replies (6)
June 16, 2019
How does your nose look now Im really interested in seeing the difference?
June 28, 2019
I've recieved a friend's recommendation for this Dr., too and am researching. I have to get a septoplasty and I want the hump and bulbous tip gone, too. Would you feel comfortable sharing the cost (or a range, thereof)? I'm going to start scheduling consultations and will go see him because yours looks great! I appreciate the brutal photos, too. haha! It was an honest review and prepares others. Thanks!
July 1, 2019
Hi :) the cost was somewhere around $8,700 for him and I believe an additional $700 for anesthesia. My insurance did cover part of my surgery so these numbers are after that coverage.
July 3, 2019
Correction: I just received a $9,000 EOB from my insurance company denying the anesthesia charge for the medical part of the procedure (turbinate reduction and intranasal lesion) I was not aware that I had to do all the leg work to get a quote myself from a separate company (although it’s my fault for not reading this section at the bottom of the quote). I made serval phone calls back and forth and basically I have to sit around and wait to see what happens while the anesthesiologist resubmits my bill. I’ve lost sleep over this and canceled my families summer vacation until it’s sorted out.
February 16, 2022
Oh, my gosh - I just saw this...I had notifications turned off and after Covid I'm ready to start this journey. Did you get this sorted? Was the $9,000 all you had to pay out of pocket?
Replies (0)