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Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Facial Plastic Surgery
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I can't believe I actually did it. I've been...
I can't believe I actually did it. I've been reading reviews on RealSelf for more than a year now, so I think it's time for me to write my own. I'll try to make it interesting enough for you to keep following me ;)
ABOUT ME: I'm in my 20's, and I always had trouble breathing due to a deviated septum. On top of that, I have a huge hump that drops when I smile (Middle-Eastern nose). I don't feel confident taking pictures or looking at someone from my profile because of that. I've always been reluctant to do plastic surgery as I was afraid of looking fake. But after seeing some great, natural-looking results on this site, I decided to go for it!
After researching rhinoplasty doctors online I found Dr. Epstein who has 20+ years of experience and seemed very qualified. I looked at every single nose he did on his website and found most of them very natural-looking. I went for a consultation and I felt he really understood what I wanted. I also saw another surgeon but I wasn't really convinced. I have to say I did hesitate a lot before going with Dr. Epstein because of the price. He is definitely the most expensive rhinoplasty surgeon in Miami, and probably in all Florida. I was really shocked when I received the quote as I was expecting to pay a lot less than what he was asking. Then I thought, "it's your face don't be cheap or you'll regret it" and "you get what you pay for"... So I chose him. I put all my savings in this surgery and all my trust in Dr Epstein!
WHAT I ASKED FOR:
- Fix the septum deviation/breathing issue and even out the nostrils
- Remove the hump and straighten the nose
- Fix the droopiness and refine the tip
I really insisted on getting NATURAL RESULTS, I basically asked for a cute nose that fits my face, looks straight from the profile view, and a bit smaller in the front.
The computer imaging Dr Epstein sent me was perfect and I thought he really understood what I wanted.
I loved how the front view still looks like me, but an improved, refined version of me!
For the profile, he sent me two options: straight or scooped. The scooped version looked too fake in my opinion, and I didn't recognize myself, I kind of looked like a doll! I chose the straight profile but was also afraid it would be "too straight"... but the Dr told me this is what the computer does and it will be better, more natural in real. So we both agreed on the pictures and did all the paperwork.
DAY OF SURGERY: everything went fine, I was very anxious as you can imagine. I didn't like waking up after the anesthesia, I was sick and nauseous for the whole day, I threw up several times at home. I couldn't breathe from my nose, neither could I eat or walk, so I just tried to sleep mouth open.
DAY 2: I woke up feeling better but when I looked in the mirror it seemed I got beat up with a baseball bat. I went for post-op appointment and the Dr told me he did a great job on my nose. I pray he is right!
DAY 3: Feeling almost normal, not nauseous or too tired, but looking like a hamster: SUPER SWOLLEN! I can barely open my eyes. I look funny and scary at the same time. Still can't breathe through my nose.
DAY 4: I have more energy and the blue of my face is starting to turn into a yellow color. Still looks like I have blue/purple eye shadow on. The swelling is now focused on my cheeks, I look like a cute chipmunk!
DAY 5: Finished my pain killers today. I don't think I need them anymore I feel fine. My nose is still packed, I can't wait until I can breathe better. My bruises are now completely yellow, it's a good sign.
DAY 6: Today the nurse removed the tape located under my nostrils. This is a small step in the healing process, I can see a bit more of my new nose. I also can breathe a little better. I noticed that my nostrils are uneven. Hopefully this is just due to the swelling.
DAY 7: Looking better today. The Doctor's assistant called me to check if I was doing all right, he was very nice. Tomorrow is the cast removal and I am very anxious. I'm a bit worried because the tip looks more bulbous than before. But I know there is obviously a lot of swelling at this stage, it is still very early to appreciate the results. I just hope my nose will look cute and refined!
ABOUT ME: I'm in my 20's, and I always had trouble breathing due to a deviated septum. On top of that, I have a huge hump that drops when I smile (Middle-Eastern nose). I don't feel confident taking pictures or looking at someone from my profile because of that. I've always been reluctant to do plastic surgery as I was afraid of looking fake. But after seeing some great, natural-looking results on this site, I decided to go for it!
After researching rhinoplasty doctors online I found Dr. Epstein who has 20+ years of experience and seemed very qualified. I looked at every single nose he did on his website and found most of them very natural-looking. I went for a consultation and I felt he really understood what I wanted. I also saw another surgeon but I wasn't really convinced. I have to say I did hesitate a lot before going with Dr. Epstein because of the price. He is definitely the most expensive rhinoplasty surgeon in Miami, and probably in all Florida. I was really shocked when I received the quote as I was expecting to pay a lot less than what he was asking. Then I thought, "it's your face don't be cheap or you'll regret it" and "you get what you pay for"... So I chose him. I put all my savings in this surgery and all my trust in Dr Epstein!
WHAT I ASKED FOR:
- Fix the septum deviation/breathing issue and even out the nostrils
- Remove the hump and straighten the nose
- Fix the droopiness and refine the tip
I really insisted on getting NATURAL RESULTS, I basically asked for a cute nose that fits my face, looks straight from the profile view, and a bit smaller in the front.
The computer imaging Dr Epstein sent me was perfect and I thought he really understood what I wanted.
I loved how the front view still looks like me, but an improved, refined version of me!
For the profile, he sent me two options: straight or scooped. The scooped version looked too fake in my opinion, and I didn't recognize myself, I kind of looked like a doll! I chose the straight profile but was also afraid it would be "too straight"... but the Dr told me this is what the computer does and it will be better, more natural in real. So we both agreed on the pictures and did all the paperwork.
DAY OF SURGERY: everything went fine, I was very anxious as you can imagine. I didn't like waking up after the anesthesia, I was sick and nauseous for the whole day, I threw up several times at home. I couldn't breathe from my nose, neither could I eat or walk, so I just tried to sleep mouth open.
DAY 2: I woke up feeling better but when I looked in the mirror it seemed I got beat up with a baseball bat. I went for post-op appointment and the Dr told me he did a great job on my nose. I pray he is right!
DAY 3: Feeling almost normal, not nauseous or too tired, but looking like a hamster: SUPER SWOLLEN! I can barely open my eyes. I look funny and scary at the same time. Still can't breathe through my nose.
DAY 4: I have more energy and the blue of my face is starting to turn into a yellow color. Still looks like I have blue/purple eye shadow on. The swelling is now focused on my cheeks, I look like a cute chipmunk!
DAY 5: Finished my pain killers today. I don't think I need them anymore I feel fine. My nose is still packed, I can't wait until I can breathe better. My bruises are now completely yellow, it's a good sign.
DAY 6: Today the nurse removed the tape located under my nostrils. This is a small step in the healing process, I can see a bit more of my new nose. I also can breathe a little better. I noticed that my nostrils are uneven. Hopefully this is just due to the swelling.
DAY 7: Looking better today. The Doctor's assistant called me to check if I was doing all right, he was very nice. Tomorrow is the cast removal and I am very anxious. I'm a bit worried because the tip looks more bulbous than before. But I know there is obviously a lot of swelling at this stage, it is still very early to appreciate the results. I just hope my nose will look cute and refined!
1 WEEK POST-OP APPOINTMENT: CAST REMOVAL
Finally! Cast is off! I was sooo nervous when the nurse removed it I thought I was going to faint! For some reasons I was scared I wouldn't recognized miself in the mirror...lol Thank God I still look like myself! The good thing is that the result is very natural, you could never guess I had a nose job. I'm pretty satisfied so far, the profile is definitely straight and it's already a major change. However, my main concern is the tip that is super swollen, and you can really see it on the side (aka three quarter view) on the third picture. My nose looks big and long. Of course I can't judge the results right now it's too early. The nurse put tape on after the cast was removed and said I have to keep it for 2 days. But as I'm supposed to be back to work tomorrow I asked the Dr. if it was ok to remove it tomorrow morning and he said no problem. My understanding is that the tape is just supposed to prevent the swelling but in fact it doesn't change much. Apparently the days following the cast removal is the worst for swelling so I'm a bit worried. I'm very curious to see if my coworkers will notice it or not... Hopefully they won't. I guess now I need a lot of patience, which is hard! :)
First day in public with new nose and not feeling great
Today I woke up with a whole different nose. When I removed the tape the front view had changed a lot, and it changed through the day too.
I went back to work and nobody told me anything, some coworkers clearly didn't notice but I noticed few of them staring at me at some point. One friend actually looked at me and said "you look beautiful, something changed on your face but I don't know what" lol... I told her about my surgery and she said the result is very pretty and natural.
But to be honest I don't feel good about my nose today. I don't really recognize myself in the mirror and I feel like my nose is too long and almost pointed, which is the kind of noses I personally don't like at all. I also noticed a bumb was forming that I didn't see yesterday. I'm starting to worry about the final results and almost regret doing it.... I'm a little depressed :(
I went back to work and nobody told me anything, some coworkers clearly didn't notice but I noticed few of them staring at me at some point. One friend actually looked at me and said "you look beautiful, something changed on your face but I don't know what" lol... I told her about my surgery and she said the result is very pretty and natural.
But to be honest I don't feel good about my nose today. I don't really recognize myself in the mirror and I feel like my nose is too long and almost pointed, which is the kind of noses I personally don't like at all. I also noticed a bumb was forming that I didn't see yesterday. I'm starting to worry about the final results and almost regret doing it.... I'm a little depressed :(
Provider Review
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Facial Plastic Surgery
6280 Sunset Dr., Miami, Florida