Rhinoplasty, June 2012, Houston, TX...I did it!!!
This review has been in the works for awhile now....
This review has been in the works for awhile now. My rhinoplasty journey started years ago. I am happy with my features, but I have always wanted a nose that functions and looks better. I want a nose that blends in, not stands out. My main concerns are 1)hump on nose 2)bulbous tip 3)slightly crooked 4)breathing, allergies and sinus issues.
I plan to have my surgery this summer. I have not rushed my search to find the right doctor. I'd rather be patient, rather than have a bad experience. I have been very thorough in learning about this whole process and I hope my reviews help you out.
These reviews are in order from most recent visits to the oldest. PLEASE REMEMBER, these reviews are soley my opinion. What may not work for me, might be perfect for you. It's like finding a (nose) mate! Here goes...
Dr. Fred Bressler-
Pros/Cons: TBD consultation scheduled in March
Dr. Etai Funk ~going for a 2nd consult in March
Pros: answered all my questions/concerns, very friendly, extremely thorough when examining the nose (inside & outside of nose), sweet office staff, accomodating, great computer imaging skills, great before/after pics, very patient and calm, good sense of humour, mailed me a letter with a friendly note & prescription in it for my allergies (note was hand-written- nice gesture)
Cons: need to see more before/after pics, not as experienced incomparison to other docs I've met, haven't read a lot of reviews on him
Dr. Raghu Athre
Pros: very personal, ONLY doctor who has ever called me personally to answer questions and schedule appointments, informative, patient, nice office
Cons: not as experienced, poor computer imaging skills (in my case), didn't have a lot of before/after pics available, seemed upset when I decided to continue my search (which is understandable)
Dr. Russell Kridel ~going for a 2nd consult in March
Pros: very informative doctor and staff, gave me a folder with a wealth of info, very friendly and warm, accomodating office staff, tons of before/after pics, very experienced, explained everything carefully and patiently
Cons: very expensive, very busy, fellow does the imaging-not the doctor
Dr. Michel Siegel ~had 2 consultations with him
Pros: nice person, modern office, good reviews online, smart, good computer imaging skills
Cons: didn't ask too many questions about what I wanted/needed functionally/aesthetically, not the most professional office staff, felt rushed, not a lot of before/after pics available during my consultation, office staff/doctor unprepared for consultation (couldn't recall why I came..that scared me away), doctor was too quiet (I felt like I was imposing on his time), saw 2 real-life patients who seemed to have a pinched look (but they might have wanted it that way)
Dr. Eisemann
Pros: intelligent & informative, helped prescribe meds for some skin issues (as a courtesy), computer imaging, experienced
Cons: read too many negative reviews online, long-wait time in office, too busy, just didn't get a good vibe (my opinion) Saw 1 other doctor years ago. I can't even recall their names. They charged fees for the consultation and didnt even have digital imaging available in their office. Safe to say, I didn't go back.
I hope these reviews have helped in some small way. I will keep you posted on my journey. Good luck to all of you on your journies! Thanks for reading my story.
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Dr. Fred Bressler Pros: patient, very...
Pros: patient, very experienced, a lot of before/after pics, very friendly, great staff, very easy to talk to, very informative and answered all my questions in detail
Cons: Nothing really negative..even though he didnt do the actual imaging- he sat with me and explained the entire picture in detail
I have seen MANY Houston doctors. And after carefully visiting and researching all these physicians- I have chosen Dr. Russell Kridel for my surgery. I am very excited and nervous! I will be having my surgery in June 2012.
My decision was based on the overall feeling I got with Dr. Kridel and his staff. Although he is very expensive, he is extremely experienced and knowledgeable. And his staff was very friendly and helpful!
I will keep you all posted on my surgery pre/post journey!
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1) Dr. Kridel
2) Bressler
3) Funk
They all had great manners, helpful staff, experienced and overall "good gut" feeling. Dr. Funk - athough- not as experience, was really personal and had good pic. Dr. Bressler was very warm and would have prob been my choice if I had not chosen Dr. Kridel. Hope this helps!
I just sent in profile pictures to Dr. Kridel's office for a virtual rhinoplasty consultation and i'm waiting to here back from someone about that as long as cost for procedure.
I was wondering a couple things:
1.) How much did Dr. Kridel charge for the rhinoplasty?
2.) Were you super happy with your Rhinoplasty results??
3.) Was he able to schedule your surgery right away once you decided to proceed or did you have to wait months for an appointment?
Any other information everyone could provide would be wonderful! Before and After pictures appreciated as well....I'm pretty excited to do this procedure but I'm worried that I won't get the results i'm looking for.
Thanks!
First, my surgery is scheduled for June 2012- so I will keep you posted on my results.
1) Dr. Kridel charges high for his consultation $125+, but if you choose him- it applies to your surgery cost.
2) My surgery is in June 2012. But i chose him because I loved his expertise and his pictures- he has a lot of experience! and has done 1000s of nose jobs.
3) He's a lot busier than most surgeons I have met, but we did find a good day/time to meet and for the surgery. Just call his office, rather than emailing. Emails may be delayed. They are a busy office (but I guess thats a plus too...)
4) I STRONGLY URGE that you meet at least 3 docs. ..never make a decision on the doc unless you sleep on it! :)
5) Although I am happy with my surgeon- I am also nervous. I think its completely natural for you to be worried. But you need to find a surgeon who makes you the most comfortable and also has the pictures, results and experience you want.
I wish you the best! Read my review for feedback on more Houston Docs! Thanks! I hope I helped!
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P.S. Good luck in June! Can't wait to see some pics :)
the internet can be very helpful & also very hurtful..haha.. be careful. Always go see the doctor in person.
Dr. Kridel was very nice and helpful. He may not be the funniest or "chatty" doctors. But he was not rude in any way and took the time to see me 2X and answer my Q's.
He is in demand, so he does not waste a lot of time talking indetails. But, he was not rude in any way.
You'll have to visit him and see what you think! I know all our experiences vary!
My top 3 suggestions:
Kridel
Bressler
Funk
My main concerns about my nose are: bulbous tip,...
Updates, complete doctor's rating & pictures to come …
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PROS for Dr Bressler: LOTS of experience, he showed me tons of before & after pictures, they all look great. He was very nice & calm, kinda quiet though. The staff was also very nice and well prepared.
CONS: His nurse did the imaging, asked what i liked & didnt like about my nose, & explained the pre & post op processes.
My PROS for Dr Athre: he really is very personal, very informative, made be feel comfortable, he knows A Lot about noses, he said it was his favorite and most common surgery. He spent almost 2hrs with me for my consultation & i did not feel rushed at all. Staff was nice.
CONS: there werent alot of before & after pictures. & most pictures are 1-2 weeks after surgey, so paitents are still verrrryy swollen, so you cant really tell what the true result looks like.
I think before & after pictures should be a main factor of what the decision is made on. But you have to think about what if you dont like the result but the person wanted their nose that way?? Also, Price shouldnt really be a factor at all although in my case it somewhat is. I cannot pay for a $10,000 nose job.. But I would not go for a doctor just cause he is the cheapest..