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Rhinoplasty: My Journey (1/17/12 - ?/??/??) - New Jersey

ToDie4Aesthetics
posted 1 year ago
updated 1 year ago

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Dr. Thomas Le (New Jersey)

Hello. I just wanted to start my log on my journey...

7 Feb 2012
1 month pre

Hello. I just wanted to start my log on my journey to rhinoplasty. I'm a 27 year old male seeking rhinoplasty. Basically, I've never been happy with my nose and I've finally decided to do something about it.

I've had 2 consultations so far over the past month. I've met with the following two surgeons: 1) Dr. Jonathan Pontell (Media, PA) 2) Dr. Eric Joseph (West Orange, NJ) I have a third consultation setup on 2/14/12 with Dr. Thomas Le in Baltimore, MD. If you're curious, please see my attached morphs below compliments of Dr. Pontell.

3rd consultation: 2/12/14 with Dr. Thomas Le (SEE...

14 Feb 2012
1 month pre

3rd consultation: 2/12/14 with Dr. Thomas Le (SEE REVIEW BELOW)

SURGERY DATE BOOKED!!!!! I've decided to...

20 Feb 2012
1 month pre

SURGERY DATE BOOKED!!!!!

I've decided to go with Dr. Thomas Le in Maryland and my surgery date is March 28, 2012. Thank you everyone for your support. Hopefully I made the right decision!

Wish me luck :)

Almost there! Wednesday is the day. Wish me luck :)

26 Mar 2012
2 days pre

Almost there! Wednesday is the day. Wish me luck :)

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JessieMarie 14 Jun 2012

Hey, it's been a few months and I was hoping for an update with photos!!! Hope you are doing well!

star72 26 Mar 2012

Good luck!!! Keep us posted on your experience :)

louisejef 26 Mar 2012

Good luck hun, im the day after you I'm getting nervous now xx

louisejef 6 Mar 2012

Good luck, your a day before me!

ToDie4Aesthetics 6 Mar 2012

Good luck to you too!

Bag snob 21 Feb 2012

Good luck! Dr. Le's reputation is impeccable. I live in Baltimore and he is highly respected and sought after.

ToDie4Aesthetics 21 Feb 2012

Thanks Bag snob! I appreciate the support :)

KateH (Community Manager) 20 Feb 2012

Good luck, that is just around the corner!!!!

ToDie4Aesthetics 20 Feb 2012

KateH (Community Manager) 15 Feb 2012

Thanks for the update! Good work on doing your homework and really thinking your decision through. :)

ToDie4Aesthetics 14 Feb 2012

Happy Valentine's Day everyone. Just wanted to post a quick update on my "journey."

2/14/12: I had a 9 AM appointment this morning with Dr. Thomas Le in Elliot City,MD. It was a long drive for me from North Jersey but I think it was well worth it. The consultation went extremely well and I felt very comfortable around Dr. Le as he went into great detail and gave me an in-depth analysis on his procedures.

I will be making my decision over Pontell, Joseph, and Le over the next few days/week. I'll keep everyone updated.

Thanks for the support!

KateH (Community Manager) 8 Feb 2012

Sounds good!

ToDie4Aesthetics 8 Feb 2012

Thanks Kate! I appreciate your support :) I'll keep you and everyone posted.

KateH (Community Manager) 8 Feb 2012

I haven't had my nose done, but I've had another "enhancement." :) I can tell you though that if my nose bothered me I would fix it.

I have a lot of friends that have gotten their noses down, and it is really neat seeing the difference and how confident they feel afterward. My advice is to not change it in a way though that you look like an entirely different person. I would just fix the area that is bothering you. With the photo I saw that seemed like a great nose for you.

You also want to make sure you go to a doctor that listens to your needs. Reading the great reviews, looking at photos, reading the doctors answers, and going in for a few different consultations will help you decide. I think before/afters are a great way to really see the doctors' talent. I personally think the nose is the hardest plastic surgery procedure.

ToDie4Aesthetics 8 Feb 2012

Thanks Kate! I am definitely taking my time in finding the right surgeon who is both skilled and has an aesthetic eye. Have you had yours done? I've never had surgery before so I'm kind of nervous about going under anesthesia... :/

KateH (Community Manager) 8 Feb 2012

There are a lot of great doctors in your area. Take a look at the photo gallery and that may help you decide on doctors too!

I would totally say go for it. Noses give you character and they also give you confidence. If it is really bothering you then you should do what makes you happy. :)

KateH (Community Manager) 8 Feb 2012

I love the after photo for the first result, that looks really nice.

ToDie4Aesthetics 8 Feb 2012

Thanks for your comment Kate. I was on the fence about the surgery but after I saw that morph I was convinced. Crossing my fingers to find the right surgeon who can do that :)

newyear44 8 Feb 2012

The photos look great!!

ToDie4Aesthetics 8 Feb 2012

Thanks Jo! I agree :)

kittehpower 7 Feb 2012

How did you like Dr. Eric Joseph (West Orange, NJ)? Have a consult with him this week but may cancel.

ToDie4Aesthetics 7 Feb 2012

He was very nice and easy going. Dr. P also came off as very kind and caring. Both surgeons made me feel very comfortable. I've heard a lot of great things about Dr. Le so it's going to be a tough decision between the 3 of them...

Sw33tbree 9 Feb 2012

Don't think you should cancel he is really great...go to the consult and get a feel for him yourself

ToDie4Aesthetics 9 Feb 2012

I would agree with this as well.

christylv 7 Feb 2012

hi, i just had a consultation with dr. le yesterday for a primary rhinoplasty. the consultation was long and covered everything. i think he is a good surgeon. good luck.