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Post Rhinoplasty Life.

Name: Post Rhinoplasty Life.
Item: Pramit Malhotra, MD
Rating: 3
Author: michelle1207

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Hi Real Self! I am 20 years old and I am more...

michelle1207May 5, 2012

$5,700

Hi Real Self!
I am 20 years old and I am more then ready to have a rhinoplasty. I've always hated the way my nose looks and I never really considered doing anything about it because before I could never imagine getting plastic surgery on my face. I just didn't want a michael jackson nose or something. Now that I am older and I know better and that I have options. I can afford the surgery and I know with a realiable doctor, I can change the way I feel about myself and my nose. Its not that I think I am ugly or anything, It was just always something in the back of my mind. Reading all these reviews makes me feel so much better that I'm definitely not alone in this and there are so many other people that feel the exact same way. By reading everyone elses stories, couldn't make me more sure of my decision. So I am asking for some help. I've done a lot of research online and now its time to start going to some consultations and I've read online what to expect, but now i want some real life perspectives and If anyone has any recommendations that would be amazing.
Some doctors I'm considering are Dr. Charles Boyd, Dr. Pramit Malhotra, Dr. Michael Fozo.
If anyone knows anyone or has had a more personal experience with these doctors other then what you could find out online, I'd love to hear about it.
Also, Some of these dr.'s have a fee for a consultation and I have no problem paying it, because I want a doctor that is good enough to charge a fee just to consult with them, but is that normal? Is it a good thing that I have to pay a fee or is it a rip off? I don't know I'd just like some other peoples opinions.

Thanks!
Michelle

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Pramit Malhotra, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (9)

Angie_M

May 7, 2012

Hi Michelle,

I'm very excited for you! You look like a perfect candidate for this and I think you'll be SO happy you did it. Whomever you choose, make sure she or he is a rhinoplasty specialist. I know I'm a broken record on this one, but please heed!

Are you in the Detroit area?

I had my first rhinoplasty in Lansing, but probably wouldn't recommend the surgeon I went to (wish I'd known to shop around more).

As far as fees go, most surgeons charge them. There are many on RealSelf who will waive them if you mention the site, so ask about that when you call for your consultations. Fees don't have anything to do with whether a surgeon is capable or not.

Looking forward to following more of your journey!

Lillybug

May 8, 2012

Hi Michelle,

In Chicago it was between $100 and $200 for a consult with the doctors I talked to. It's not a rip off make sure you do your research and pick the best ones then meet with them because you will know when you found the right one you will feel comfortable. Are you getting it done it Michigan or are you going to travel?

michelle1207

May 9, 2012

I am getting it done in Michigan

AmW920x0

May 16, 2012

Where in Michigan are you from? If you are around the Troy area, I would consider Dr. Theodore Golden. There are a few reviews on here about him, as well as mine :) I went to a PS who didn't completely didn't do a good job so I went to dr. Golden for my revision on April 9th and I have all good things to say about him!

michelle1207

May 16, 2012

I have read your story and you are gorgeous! I hope that my story turns out as well as yours. I am not far from Troy and Dr. Golden is a doctor I have been considering setting up a consultation with, but everyone says hes so scattered and that scares me because I mean this is my face and I want us to be on the same page. I don't know I am just nervous about taking the first steps but thank you so much for reaching out. I have seen many review on dr. Golden and you story included is one that has inspired me to set up a consultation with him.

hms014

May 21, 2012

Most of the doctors I have talked with do charge a consult fee. While it is always great to get a bunch of different opinions, I'm wary of the ones that don't charge fees because I look at it as a cheap marketing ploy.

You are a beautiful woman and you are going to look absolutely fantastic after the surgery!! Best of luck with the consultations =)

UPDATED FROM michelle1207

3 months pre

Okay so yesterday I had a consultation with Dr....

michelle1207May 22, 2012

Okay so yesterday I had a consultation with Dr. Malhotra in Ann Arbor and I thought it went really well. I showed up right on schedule and had to fill out a few things so really I was only waiting maybe 10 minutes in the waiting room and maybe another 10-15 in his office. He first came in and gave me the whole run down of how he runs his practice and that people come to him because hes a ENT and plastic sugeon. He speciallizes in Rhinoplasties so that was a plus. He made me feel like I had his full attention and he was really listening to everything I said. He made some suggestions and talked me through some of the things that he'd be doing. He said it would be an open procedure and he would be the only one operating which made me feel better because my mom has warned me that some doctors will let students operate as a learning experience and It made me feel better to know that I wasn't. I brought pictures and he took a look at them after he showed me some before and after pictures of his own and one thing that I loved was that he showed me a few that weren't perfect and it made me feel like he was more honest. Everything that I wanted to change, he had a solution for. Then he took some pictures and examined my nose checking for thick or thin skin and checking if I had a deviated septum, which apparently I do. Then Kellee who I was emailing to schedule the appointment and was adorable and very helpful came in and gave us a couple quotes. Overall I was very pleased and impressed, I know this is only my first consultation but I felt so comfortable and excited. Maybe its just because its all becoming real.

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roblord

May 23, 2012

I am actually looking to get surgery in michigan. I happen to live very close to troy and i asked dr. golden about it but he told me that he doesn't do ethnic rhinoplasty procedures. I haven't heard about the doctor you are going to but i just began researching surgeons. I have seen Dr. Fozo's work and i like it. I asked Dr. Fozo about ethnic rhinoplasty and he does do it. Charles boyd was recomennded to me from another doctor on here. We have totally different noses but i think your doctor will give you the results you want. Good luck.

UPDATED FROM michelle1207

2 months pre

I think I have choose a doctor and I am probably...

michelle1207June 23, 2012

I think I have choose a doctor and I am probably going to set a surgery date for sometime in August inbetween my summer and fall semester of school. I am super excited.

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Ms. Smoothie

June 23, 2012

Since you have a deviated septum your insurance may be willing to cover the functional part of the surgery. Have you looked into that option yet?

Remember that you will be very swollen after surgery for awhile so make sure to keep that in mind when choosing a surgery date. I think about three weeks after surgery was when I felt like I looked normal again (I had internal stitches that I was really self-conscious of, I thought it looked like I had a lot of boogers in there lol!). Using Arnica Gel can help you with the swelling after surgery though. I have seen some girls look completely normal two weeks after surgery though, but I would definitely recommend at least two weeks in between surgery and starting school again.

Good luck!!! I am excited to hear about your progress.

michelle1207

June 23, 2012

The doctors office looked into it and insurance covers about $800 of my surgery. So my estimate for my surgery was roughly $5700

Also, I want to do the surgery in early Augest because school doesn't start back up until September so that will give me 3 to 4 weeks of healing. What I'm really nervous about is work because I am planning on taking about 2 weeks off work, but I know you are not suppose to exercise or anything for a few weeks and my job can be strenuous at times.

I am so nervous and excited!!! I've been reading everyones stories for months and I am excited to start mine :)

JessieMarie

June 23, 2012

Yay! who'd ya pick? keep us posted!

Lalalaaa

June 24, 2012

best of luck to you girl!!

hms014

June 25, 2012

Soo excited you've chosen your doctor! =) Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your journey!

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