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So worth it!!-Philadelphia, PA

UPDATED FROM Suz17
4 months post

5 months post-op

WORTH IT$9,300
Hi everybody.
Its been a while since I last updated my review but I am now close to 5 months post op, and I love love love my results. The incision is still swollen, but I'm hoping it will heal by the end of the year. Here are a few new pictures of how my nose has turned out. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Until next time~Suz

Suz17's provider

Jonathan Pontell, MD, FACS

Jonathan Pontell, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

4.7 | 236 Reviews
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Dr. Pontell is a true artist and I am so happy that I chose the best in the area. After doing extensive research online in the Philadelphia, and New Jersey areas, I narrowed it down to him (based on the before and after pictures on his website and the fact that he specializes in facial plastic surgery) and booked an appointment for consultation. At the consultation, he took the time to discuss what I wanted, took "before" pictures and then graphically altered the photos to what the procedure would look like after surgery. He didn't try to pressure the me into making a decision right away and I left the office stress free. I called back to book an appointment a few weeks later, and I was given a date to come in to fill out paperwork and a date for surgery. Although I did feel rushed the second time I was there (the paperwork), I had to put myself in his shoes-the guy is BUSY. While I always hear people say that they need to feel "comfortable" with the surgeon, when it comes to good surgery, the most important thing to consider is a surgeon who will do the BEST JOB and Pontell is your guy. Your surgeon is only going to be with you for the duration of the surgery (which you will be asleep for) but your face will be with you the rest of your life.

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Hi just wondering if you experienced a sorr throat? Ive had my surgery 2 weeks ago and i feel like i have the worst cold ever. Btw your nose looks awsome, i felt really disaapointed at the start also but as each day passes im loving it more. Xo
Hey! Yes I had a very sore throat but I made sure to get this spray called biotene which helps with the moisture and I sucked on ludens drops the first week. Having it done is life changing but give it time and you will end up loving the way it looks. I'm going to check out your profile now ;) you'll also notice differences month to month.
Hey! Thanks for sharing ur story, ur nose turned out great! I am 3 days post op and my nostrils are visibly uneven as well, did yours end up evening out? When? I am being impatient and want them to be ok because I'm freaking out, lol
He didn't touch my nostrils. In time, everything will fall into place. Its funny because you expect to wake up looking amazing like people in the before and after pictures on the website, but what you don't realize is that the "afters" are 6 months to a year after LOL
Thanks for sharing. You look great, congrats!!
Thank you!!
Hi there - you look very beautiful. Congrat. I'm considering Dr. Pontell for a revision rhino.

It has been a long time since you've updated your review and we would love to hear how you are doing now and how your final results look. Could you come back and update us with some new photos? 

UPDATED FROM Suz17
14 days post

2 weeks post op-new pics

It's two weeks post op and I absolutely love my nose. The swelling is going down and I am almost able to smile again. I get the inner stitches out on Monday and then I assume it will take a few more weeks to form.
I can honestly say I have no regrets and although I spent a little more money than other surgeons charged, I went to the best. I will have to write a review on his profile tomorrow.

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Wow you look beautiful!!! Perfect nose!! I am sooo glad you are happy!!!!
Hey thanks keep me updated on your surgery. Also post some pics of yourself now.
Love your nose! Makes you that more beautiful!
Lol Thanks love :)
Maybe Cindy Lou Who's cute little nose...but not the GRINCH!! Lol..what an AWESOME difference Suz!! I can definitely see the swelling going down. It looks so natural. As far as spending a little more...its your FACE!! So it was worth every penny, right? When you go to el-cheapo PS...you get what you pay for I've heard. Congratulations sweetheart you look great! And stop saying your face is fat/ huge...its NOT!!!!!!!!!....silly girl!
hahahaha Thank you Hanna. I am loving your results ass well. Yes. it was worth every penny. I still haven't gotten used to my smile but i guess that comes with time.
You look great! Congrats girl!
Thank you :)
Yessss I am so happy for you! You look SO good! And you were so worried about how it would turn out at first - girl, you look amazing. The new nose really fits your face :) so glad you are loving it! Enjoy!!
UPDATED FROM Suz17
9 days post

I have been exteemly exhausted this week and...

I have been exteemly exhausted this week and wonder if this is normal a week and a few days after surgery.
I'm seeing more definition everyday buy my face is so darn FAT. What the heck is going on? I also feel like if I laugh too hard the stiches between the nose and mouth will come apart LOL (gotta love Tyler Perry movies).

On another note, my family has been calling me the grinch who stole Christmas and whoville because the tip is so pointy when viewing it from the side but I suppose that'll go down. I've added some new pics. Please excuse the HUGE face lol

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Your nose is beautiful! I'm five days post op and am very exhausted too. I am wonderingbifvit is just a part of going through surgery. Our bodies need to get back to normal also. I know I have not slept well the past two nights, and my body needs rest. Have a great week!
Thank you! Yes I think that's what it is. I have read that some people are tired for 3 weeks. OMG but its def worth it. :) how are you feeling?
Doing good. I go to have my cast off and stitches out today. I really hope I can breath through my nose today. Seven days breathing out of my mouth is enough!!! Lol
Looking fantastic! Congrats! :) My face was huge too - massive chipmunk cheeks. My eye bruising seemed to take forever to go away too. I think it's definitely normal to be exhausted. Even if you didn't feel that stressed out, it's still a big thing and the surgery definitely takes a toll on your body. All the pent up stress leaving your body tires you out too. Good luck recovering this week and take it easy. You're looking great!!!
Thank you! I am really happy with the results thus far. Have you gotten your smile back yet?
Looks great!! How is the progress of your results coming along? Did he take the stiches out when he took off the cast?
Hey sorry it's been a while, so the outer stiches came out with the cast and then the inner stiches come out Monday. I LOVE my nose. How's yours coming along?
Your nose looks fantastic! no need to worry :)
Thank you :)
It is a huge improvement! I love your new nose and it will only get more refined with time as the swelling goes down!! Grinch? Is that the green eyed monster speaking!" Lol! Seriously you look gorgeous! :) x
Thanks Rachael!!
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