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Worst Decision of my Life - Monterrey
UPDATED FROM RevisionDone
8 months post
My Journey to Revision Rhinoplasty
RevisionDoneAugust 30, 2014
$4,000
Hello everyone,
I just wanted to let you guys know that I'm writing a review about he doctors I'm consulting with for my revision. You can find it at http://www.realself.com/review/usa-my-journey-revision-rhinoplasty#/entry-356150
In case you are still interested :)
I could always use some input from others and also sharing my experience and receiving the support helps!
Thank you
I just wanted to let you guys know that I'm writing a review about he doctors I'm consulting with for my revision. You can find it at http://www.realself.com/review/usa-my-journey-revision-rhinoplasty#/entry-356150
In case you are still interested :)
I could always use some input from others and also sharing my experience and receiving the support helps!
Thank you
UPDATED FROM RevisionDone
8 months post
Should I wait?
RevisionDoneAugust 3, 2014
I've been hearing a lot of great things about Dr. Davis so I am considering seeing him. Unfortunately when I called his Office I found out he has no openings until April of NEXT year! This is devastating to me because I was hoping to have surgery this this December and be done with the suffering.
Avoiding my reflection has proven to be tricky and tiering.
I was also considering seeing other doctors like Gruber and Guyuron but for that I must wait too as I can't afford to travel all around the country in one time.
Does anyone have any advice?
Avoiding my reflection has proven to be tricky and tiering.
I was also considering seeing other doctors like Gruber and Guyuron but for that I must wait too as I can't afford to travel all around the country in one time.
Does anyone have any advice?
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August 11, 2014
Hi!
I am so sorry to hear about your bad experience. I know your inner beauty is shining through and you're still a beautiful person- regardless of how terrible you think you look. As far as revision, are you willing to travel to california? My PS is world-renowned for revision rhinoplasty. It may be worth the trip?
August 11, 2014
I should add, not only does he only do Rhinoplasty and not only is he a specialist but he has written 4 textbooks on Rhinoplasty Techniques and he also teaches techniques to other plastic surgeons. In addition, he has done over 4,000 rhinoplasties. He does rib grafts and ear cartilage grafts to totally rebuild noses that have literally collapsed.
August 11, 2014
Who is your surgeon? I have family in California and planning to move there
March 1, 2017
can you please say who this surgeon is? it would be helpful to others who are reading this and are looking for good surgeons.
UPDATED FROM RevisionDone
4 months post
Examining the mistakes my surgeon made
RevisionDoneApril 20, 2014
So as examine my nose more and more (I usually avoid mirrors) I am understanding what I don't like about it and mistakes the surgeon made.
One of the things about this nose is that it is upturned.
As a result, it is showing a LOT nostril where I didn't show any before.
Another thing and possibly the most difficult to fix (if not impossible) is that the doctor was extremely aggressive with the osteotomies and to top it off the osteotomies are not even. The nasal bones were narrowed more at the top and less at the bottom giving me a hollow eye look.
I believe as a result of the osteotomies my internal nasal valves were narrowed so they get clogged easier and also make a whistling noise often.
My nose lost so much support so it has collapsed. I have what you call an inverted V deformity.
The tip was overly narrowed as well giving it a pinched look. It is also higher than the rest of my dorsum giving me a scooped look on profile view.
I am looking into revision specialists. Hopefully someone can get me back to a place where I can feel comfortable with myself.
One of the things about this nose is that it is upturned.
As a result, it is showing a LOT nostril where I didn't show any before.
Another thing and possibly the most difficult to fix (if not impossible) is that the doctor was extremely aggressive with the osteotomies and to top it off the osteotomies are not even. The nasal bones were narrowed more at the top and less at the bottom giving me a hollow eye look.
I believe as a result of the osteotomies my internal nasal valves were narrowed so they get clogged easier and also make a whistling noise often.
My nose lost so much support so it has collapsed. I have what you call an inverted V deformity.
The tip was overly narrowed as well giving it a pinched look. It is also higher than the rest of my dorsum giving me a scooped look on profile view.
I am looking into revision specialists. Hopefully someone can get me back to a place where I can feel comfortable with myself.
Replies (5)
April 22, 2014
Rose, i feel your pain , i too had a very bad luck with rhino , i hzd z great nose , i wanted subtle changes but it turned out to be a nightmare . My nose is collapsing and i can t even breath well anymore .i cry every day .do not blame yoursrlf for chosing the wrong doctor , i went to a nose specialist ( one of the best in the us) but still the outcome is bad . I pray a lot . And i will pray for all of us .
April 23, 2014
I cry very often too :( I literally ruined my life. I can't think about anything other than my nose and with my deformed looks I can't follow my dreams anymore.... Thank you for the prayers. I will pray too!
April 23, 2014
I really feel you. I feel the same. You can see my pictures of preop and postop n one of my questions ( check my profile ) huge difference. My surgeon promised to fix it in revision . It s very painful but we are going to get through this. I saw your pics. I think in good hands your nose has a great chance . Xx
April 22, 2014
I'm in the same boat as you rozeroze, I knew from the minute I woke up it was wrong. I hope we can find a resolution. Keep us posted on your journey to revision, thank yoh
April 23, 2014
Do you have any doctors in mind for revision? I know I'm going to consult with a fee before I make a decision
April 23, 2014
Yeah, I have an appointment with him but it is until October because he does not see anyone before 11 months post op.
I think with him communication would be easy because he has 3D imaging so you can show him exactly what you want.
I'm still going to see some doctors in July and also a local doctor. Let's see what happens.
April 26, 2014
I'm from Europe. I'm consulting with two in uk, one in holland and shah , Davis , boahene and gruber in the states
April 26, 2014
I am also going to consult with Boahene. He is on my list. I'm not sure about Shah (in my situation) because he said he couldn't make the nose wider. He has really nice results though! I'm going to consult with Dr. Le and Byrne while I'm consulting Dr. Boahene. Other than that I'm going to try here in Texas with Cochran and Adam Weinfeld. Hopefully one of them works.
April 26, 2014
Where are you from, US or Europe?
April 26, 2014
Its actually crazy the amount of cowboy surgeons they are. They should know their capabilities. Its good that you named and shamed him, why stop here, do it on all the websites so nobody else makes the same mistake
April 26, 2014
He was a famous surgeon in that city. Comes out on TV and everything :/ which is why I'm not going to see any Beverlyhills doctors lol
April 26, 2014
Like frankel? He is v expensive, but does provide goid input on here and his email responses have been good. How about hilinski?
April 26, 2014
In not sure about Hilinski. I don't know if he can make the nose wider. I think I heard something really bad about him on the internet so I didn't really look into him. Are you looking into him? So far Boahene seems like my best option
April 26, 2014
There's bad about everyone, it's scary. Even Davis and I mean real bad although I trust him. Nothing really negative about boahene although his speciality is African noses and I'm Caucasian thin skin ???
April 26, 2014
What is your main goal with rhinoplasty? You can PM me so we can have a conversation about this if you'd like
May 7, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear about this and know first hand how devastating a bad surgery is. I hope you find a great revision surgery and ride the emotional rollercoaster to a better outcome so you can make peace with all of this! Best of luck.
May 13, 2014
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