POSTED UNDER Rhinoplasty Reviews
Still Looking Around - Miami, FL
UPDATED FROM AmelVa
Still with the same nose
$8,000
Hey guys,
I have not been around for a while ut I keep checking people's updates on here. I stopped reading for a while because I believe by reading lots of stories it's kind of push you to make the decision to go with the surgery. I also realised that I want to have this job for "fantasy". Yes I want a trimmed nose but... does my nose affects my confidence? Not really; I actually don't think so. But yet!!! when I take some pictures, I am like... why this nostril is taking all the space? haha. Don't mind my hair on this picture, I was trying my self made wig on the braids I have on... I like this nose... but YET! I want it slimmer.
I also posted a picture of my younger sister nose. I want to believe we have the same characteristics YET her NOSE and NOSTRILS are way smaller than what I got (wonder of nature am fuuuming lol)
I am going through some lil difficulties now (but not financial tho) once I sort them out, I will decide if am travelling to Belgium or not... Dr Oelbrant still on my mind.
On this nore, thanks to every one who sent me direct messages to find out how I was doing and ask me questions about surgeries and all that. We are FAMILYYY!!
UPDATED FROM AmelVa
Reading reviews and looking at pictures
Hey Realselfers, I hope you are doing just great. For those who had their procedures in the beginning of thevyear I hope your recovery is going on well; and for those whose surgeries are in the next coming weeks I hope you are not anxious. Nothing much from my side. I got the chance to speak with Gemcateyes who had her surgery with Dr Oelbrant yesterday and obviouqly we talked about noses for 30mins lol. I am taking a break from searching a surgeon as I think I have found one already. So bored this sunday morning and I decided to do a collage of my nose pictures I took yesterday. I LOVE THIS NOSE but I would love it more reduced lol. Enjoy
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January 12, 2014
I'm going with Dr Boahene, hoping to have my rhinoplasty early May so I'm excited.
I have a consultation on Wednesday via Skype as I live in London.
Hope it all goes well with you :-)
January 15, 2014
I feel Dr. Epstein also does a great job with ethnic noses ad that's his specialty also. Lol! I like how you stated he is pleasant to the eyes. I agree with that. He seems so easy going and he has a excellent staff. I live in the states and I have considered going to him myself.
January 15, 2014
Exactly. He has given me th most expensive quote among all the surgeons I consulted with
January 15, 2014
May I ask what is quote was? Well he is like an expert and a well known surgeon who can do that. Also he is located in an area where plastic surgery is the norm.
January 15, 2014
$9600. When converted in pounds its almost nothing. But hey am not complaining. He made a good reputation for himself he is talented and he can charge extra for being a good looking surgeon lol.
January 15, 2014
Your so right about that. Will you travel to the states for surgery or still thinking about it? I'm up late doing research. It's so important to pick a good surgeon cause the thought of ending up with a Latoya nose is worst than a nightmare come through. Dr Epstein price maybe higher than the average but with him I feel there would be non possibility of revision surgery. I'm so scared that could happen since rhinoplasty is so complex.
January 15, 2014
My dear I have been researching for more than a year already. I feel that I can do this this year in June if I sort out all the little things I need to do.I got a 3500pounds quite from a good Belgian surgeon here but he doesnt have a lot of experiences with black noses and I dont want to be his guinea pig. But I dont doubt his skills seriously. Everything he said he would do to ly nose us what Epstein and Boahene explained to me. At the same time he doesnt do computer imaging which is a bit weird ti me becauqe I believe we should be on the same page. If everything works out the way I plan, I will be in the US between June and July for the surgery. Have you looked at Dr Kofi? What I like about him is the fact that he is conservative and like I always a lil change is always better than a drastic one that cant be reversed in case sth negative happens
January 15, 2014
I would not advise you to be the guinea pig either but I heard from a surgeon every nose is ethnic cause it's different. However it all depends on what you specifically want too. I haven't consulted with dr kofi boahne but I've read excellent reviews on here about him. I really like dr David whiteman who is the surgeon that did nene's nose job. He didn't do computer imaging either but before I even told him what I wanted he already had great suggestions. He took my picture and he told me exactly what he would do. I really like his suggestions. I also like dr Epstein suggestions too. But dr whiteman is also familiar with ethnic noses. I'm looking for more of a change but not too drastic. I have two more weeks before I decide and then I will be setting a date to have surgery in march
January 15, 2014
I dont like nene' nose funny enough. I liked it at first but when I watch RHOA there is this thing that I dont really like. Maybe the very high and bulbous tip? I like ur current nose. I dont know how it sits with the rest of your face but I believe any of those doctors will make a good use of it. What are ur diff quotes?
April 2, 2014
I really think your beautiful I love your before picture rather then the simulation. But I completely understand how you feel being that I was once in your shoes. So if getting a rhinoplasty will make you happy I say go for it and make sure you do a full investigation on whats to take place for your surgery and healing process
August 18, 2014
Thanks boo. Am yet to decide if I want to go through it. I forgot about it for many months but am back here lol. How are you?
July 10, 2014
Heyaa! Hope you've been doing well? :3 How's your hardcore research been going?
I lost my phone, incase you've contacted me since ^ ^;
UPDATED FROM AmelVa
Another skype consultation
I read a lot of reviews about Dr Kofi Boahene and many people recommended him to me. So I went on his website after reading about his work and seeing his before/after pictures work, I requested a consultation with him; obviously it was an online/skype consultation. I sent him some pictures, and he requested my skype ID and we set a day and time. I got online, he called and when I saw him, the smile on my face was WIDE! and my nose as well as you can imagine lol. He asked me what I like about my nose; I told him funny enough what I like is what I would like to change. My current nose gives me a character which I like but I think it's too big for my face. He asked me what I didnt like, and I just pulled of my best faces and he started laughing; I pointed out the nostrils, the width and the shape when I smile. So he explained to me his process, how he would reduce the width by braking the bones on the sides, work on the tip and bring the nostrils in from inside. We chatted about other stuff like how my friends and family are reacting to this; other stuff like job and school. He also told me he receives many patients from the UK and the different possibilities which are: 1st option: You go to the US, you arrange a consultation lets say on a tuesday, after you may decide to go with or without the procedure; if you want it, you pay on wednesday or thursday and have your surgery on the friday. 2nd option: You go to the US for a consultation, you go back to your place and arrange for a surgery if you want it, you pay the deposit, you choose a date, 3 weeks before surgery, you complete the payment while preparing for your trip and surgery.
I really liked him and I believe "we bonded" hahaha; I want to believe his friendly nature helps him a lot in connecting with people because I can't see one bad review from him online. I showed him pictures of a simulation posted before that I really like and he said, it's possible to do it. He quoted the procedure around $8000 which will go up next year unless I do my deposit before next year.
I have stopped my research now. I am tired. Will resume after the festives. MErry Christmas Realselfers and Happy New Year 2014.
I really liked him and I believe "we bonded" hahaha; I want to believe his friendly nature helps him a lot in connecting with people because I can't see one bad review from him online. I showed him pictures of a simulation posted before that I really like and he said, it's possible to do it. He quoted the procedure around $8000 which will go up next year unless I do my deposit before next year.
I have stopped my research now. I am tired. Will resume after the festives. MErry Christmas Realselfers and Happy New Year 2014.
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December 27, 2013
Dr Kofi Boahene has a online reputation for being very skilled and caring.
Some have described his approach as being conservative.
I think you will be in good hands with him.
January 3, 2014
Have u looked at dr ghvami in beverly hills? He does beautiful ethnic noses. If you look him up on youtube he takes you through the whole pre op/during surgery/ and post op with some of his patients.
January 3, 2014
Have you looked at his crazy prices?? looool I saw his before/after pictures but I dont know I dont feel him
January 4, 2014
Lol no i dont know his prices but since hes in beverly hills im sure its high. Good luck on ur search!
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