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Post Rhinoplasty Life.
UPDATED FROM michelle1207
3 years post
I just can't say it was all worth it
$5,700
Its been 3 years since my Rhinoplasty and I can honestly say it wasn't worth the money. I want so bad to say it was since I spent so much money on my nose, that to me you can hardly tell the difference. Its very depressing that it has even taken me this long to come to terms with the fact that all those people who tried to talk me out of it were right. I wish I could afford to get a revision, but its almost like pouring more money into my face and taking the risk of something going wrong again. Or maybe yet again not seeing enough of a difference. I think about that money I spent on my face and think, wow I could have bought a new car or a down payment on a house. I feel so stupid. I don't know how I convinced everyone the first time to support my decision. Its amazing how 3 years can change the way you feel about something. I look at these pictures from my cousins wedding and I'm like.. yeah It doesn't even look like I got any work done. Its very frustrating.
Anyway, here is what it looks like 3 years later. basically the same.
Anyway, here is what it looks like 3 years later. basically the same.
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UPDATED FROM michelle1207
2 years post
Over 2 years post op
Soo.. I am over two years post op and I STILL don't know how I feel about my nose. I go back and fourth. Some days I don't mind it or even think about it and other days I feel like I might need a revision. When I look at my pictures I am torn. Most pictures don't even look like I had a procedure which I guess it good, but I mean it looks just like my before nose. I feel like the my nose is the same width from the bridge between my eyes to the tip. My profile is much better than it was and I guess I am happy with it, but it seems like when I smile I still have that down turned look. It might just be all in my head and I am very nit picky since I spent so much time and money on it. My nose is still very runny which I am convinced its from the surgery because it was never this bad before and ever since the surgery it seems like I've had a constant runny nose and gets worse when I exercise. I am considering contacting my doctor for a revision or even looking into another doctor, but thats a lot of time and money and I dont know if its even worth risking my nose all over again. I was very nervous how this nose would turn out and I am still not happy with it. I'm all over the place, what do you guys think?
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December 4, 2014
Although your nose might not be a button nose, you're beautiful and your nose looks natural and beautiful. Don't think about it because I doubt anyone else thinks about it (easier said than done.......). About the runny nose, I think almost everyone gets that and I think it is nearly permanent (something not often discussed). For me, it's just a constant "wet" nose feeling -- like I can always blow my nose, but a few sniffles will also prevent it from being runny. Also, I get just a tad bit specks of blood when I blow it. And I'm 6 years post op. Just thought I'd share with you. Again, I think you look beautiful and don't worry about the runny nose -- plenty of people have allergies and such. :) (Btw I hope I didn't sound like I was trivializing your worries...I obsess over my nose too.)
December 4, 2014
I also don't think doctors realize how common long-term runny/moist noses are after rhinoplasty because SO many patients I've talked to have had that long term. And most people don't talk about it, so I just assumed a lot of people get it, but maybe it's not as common as I'm thinking......
December 4, 2014
I can see the turned down look you are mentioning.
December 5, 2014
If you are still insure, chances are you will be unsure 5 years from now. I have been struggling with my results from rhino 8 years ago, trying to convince myself it's not that bad until I see an unflattering pic or mirror angle. It wouldn't hurt to get a consult for a revision if it's bugging you.
December 5, 2014
Another girl who has gone to this doctor has reached out to me and she's been saying she's having the exact same issues and is going to get a revision consultation today. I'm waiting to hear back from here to see how it goes. I really am considering a revision but at the same time so I want to risk my face again that might turn out worse? I might wait a little longer and talk it over with my parents. Even though I know they will say I'm crazy and I'm beautiful blahblahblah like they did in the beginning. I'm so torn
December 5, 2014
I know how you feel completely! I would def think it through carefully. Your nose does not look bad at all. It looks very natural and blends in with your face nicely, but if you are unhappy with it you are not crazy got wanting to at least explore your options.
December 5, 2014
Thank you so much for commenting. It's nice to know I'm not alone and not crazy hah
January 20, 2015
Do not go back to Malhotra. I had a procedure by him and it was a waste of money. I spent over 6,000 and had to go back and have another surgeon redo. The other surgeon explained to me that it was not possible to get the results that I sought based on the incisions from the cannula. There were only 2 incisions on my back to do bra rolls. This surgeon did 6 total. Much better results! Although it was lipo and not a nose procedure, it was still poor work. The money factor agitated me. I think you would be very happy with tip refining. I am going to consult Fozo, Zuliani and Golden these next two weeks. My tip is bulbous and it requires skill to refine a tip. I will be more than happy to share with you what they say.
Hope this helps!
December 5, 2014
My first Rhino was July of 2011 by a surgeon (who was just a general plastic surgeon..didnt do my research). He left bumps still on my nose. I then found dr. Golden and had him do my revision surgery in April 2012. A year went by and on the left bridge there was a slight slight bump remaining. I just went back to him at the end of the summer and he was able to file it down and take out a little more cartilage in my tip..at no cost of course. Call up there and see him again and tell him your concerns. It is not uncommon to go back and have a revision done. But if you are skeptical about having him re do it again, then you will have to see somebody else and pay more $$ again...
December 5, 2014
Wow thanks for you comment. Actually your story was one of the first ones I read on this site back in 2011. I wish I had done more research initially and made an appointment with doctor golden because it seems that is his specialty, many of the women on her in Michigan have gone to him. The one thing that concerned me with him Is he definitely has a signature look where most of his results turn out the same. That's great if you like his style and I do its just I don't know how it will look on my face.
March 4, 2015
Hi Michelle, I had my rhinoplasty with Dr. Golden almost five weeks ago. I truly don't think all his noses look alike. I know mine looks very different from the girls that have had theirs done around the same time. I would look into him and Dr. Zuliani. I believe he's excellent too. He's younger and has a different approach. I chose Dr. Golden over him because Dr. Zuliani wanted to do an open rhino and I preferred closed with twilight sedation.
UPDATED FROM michelle1207
1 year post
1 year 10 months post op
well here I am, you decide what you think..
I'm indifferent.
I'm indifferent.
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June 3, 2014
I think you look great! Improved a lot and very feminine.
December 3, 2014
Do you think so? I feel like my nose looks very wide and the tip is as wide as the rest of my nose. It just doesnt look right to me.
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