My Rhinoplasty Experience - Hammersmith, GB

I had rhinoplasty in January 2015 with the wonderful Dr De Silva. I had been considering surgery for quite some time, mainly due to the increase in social media, such as Instagram and taking 'selfies', which had sadly caused me to find fault with my nose. I wanted the bridge of my nose to be slimmed down and to have more definition in my tip, although at the same time I wanted to keep the look soft and feminine, and most importantly I wanted it to look natural. When researching for the right surgeon for me, I was pleased when I found Dr De Silva's website. The website alone made me feel that I had found the perfect surgeon, it was most informative and explained in great detail of all his procedures, including rhinoplasty. I would say another reason for my decision to choose Dr De Silva, was the fact he specialises in the face only. Upon reading nothing but positive reviews on several websites, I booked a consultation. When I arrived on the day of my consultation the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Upon meeting Dr De Silva, he immediately made me feel at ease. He is a lovely person, very genuine and most importantly professional. Dr De Silva took the time to listen and to understand my concerns and expectations. He answered all my questions, and I left the consultation feeling positive that if anyone was to perform my rhinoplasty, I wanted it to be him. On the day of my surgery I was very nervous, which is only normal. As soon as I arrived the staff made me feel relaxed, they were friendly and caring. I had my procedure performed under sedation, which for me was a surprisingly pleasant experience. All I remember after being given the sedation was a comforting and relaxed feeling spread throughout my entire body, and then I fell asleep, as the next thing I recall was waking up and the surgery was complete. At no point from the moment I woke up and throughout my entire healing process, did I feel any pain or discomfort whatsoever, which was such a relief. Although I bruised under my eyes, my bruising was minimal, and within a week or two my bruising had disappeared. Any bruising I did have, I was able to conceal easily with make up. After my first follow up appointment, I was absolutely thrilled when my cast was removed and I could immediately see a difference. I couldn't be happier with the result. Dr De Silva has stayed consistent whilst I have been under his care, pre op and post op, I cannot fault him. He genuinely cares about his patients and he is a superb surgeon. I fully recommend Dr De Silva to anyone who is looking to have rhinoplasty.