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Renewed Confidence - Revision Rhinoplasty by Dr. Daniel Becker - Philadelphia, PA

I had a primary rhinoplasty performed in Seoul,...

I had a primary rhinoplasty performed in Seoul, South Korea at BK Clinic. After the cast came off, and I returned to teach, my school children laughed at me and told me I looked like a monster. I remained confident that it would look better over time, and it did, but then it got worse. And worse. The tip of my nose became twisted and pulled back and I had too much nostril show and a boxy, unnatural tip.

Four years later, I plucked up the confidence to get a revision rhinoplasty. I was so nervous after the first one, I was almost positive that I wouldn't follow through with getting the revision. 

I have some slight skin discoloration on the top of my tip and on the right side of the tip (the top skin discoloration appeared after the first surgery, so I had it prior to getting the revision.) I'm hopeful that a skin laser treatment by a dermatologist can help reduce the redness. When I wear makeup, it's barely noticeable, but I posted pics without makeup so that people could see my nose as it appears w/o makeup. I am only two months post op.

Again, I highly recommend Dr. Becker for a revision rhinoplasty! He's a highly skilled surgeon and a master at his art.

6 month post op looks beautiful! I'm forever...

6 month post op looks beautiful! I'm forever grateful. :)

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My Doctor: Daniel G. Becker, MD

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After meeting with Dr. Becker, I had a renewed sense of hope. I placed all of my trust in him, knowing full well that revision rhinoplasties are incredibly difficult and that there can be unpredicted complications. I couldn't be happier with the result! Any small improvement would have sent me over the moon, but he managed to address all of my problems. I even had sinus surgery performed at the same time and now I can breath out of both nostrils! I'm so happy that I went with Dr. Becker and that my nose now looks natural and is functional.

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Faith2012 (RealFriend) 13 Feb 2013
Thank you for posting photos. I'm so happy for you....your nose looks great!
Cbus7950 7 Feb 2013
That is an awesome update :) Thanks!!
misscoffee 7 Feb 2013
Dr. Becker harvested septum cartilage and added it to the tip and successfully lengthened it and made it more symmetrical. I was nervous about unnatural materials and luckily had enough cartilage in my septum so he performed a septoplasty. I'm 6 months post-op and it's looking better and more refined every day! So happy to finally be comfortable with my nose.
gift2myself 28 Dec 2012
What a beautiful nose you have now! I'm so happy your story had a happy ending. Enjoy!
caught_in_the_rain 28 Dec 2012
It looks really good - how did he fix your tip? It looks very natural
Realgirl00 18 Dec 2012
Yea! What a great-looking nose! :) Did Dr. Becker augment the bridge as well? If so, which type of cartilage did he use? I am gearing up for my revision and trying to be REALLY informed this time. I need my bridge built up, nose lengthened, and tip de-rotated. I'm getting conflicting opinions on rib cartilage, ear cartilage or a silastic implant... This is SO scary. I'm glad you found the confidence to go through a second surgery and that it went so well for you!
Cbus7950 7 Dec 2012
Wow! What a difference :). So glad it turned out for you! Are you still happy? How long were you in pain ect? Thank for sharing
AA peace 17 Nov 2012
Hiya, I am so happy for you. I know how you feel. May your new nose keep giving you a huge smile on your face. All the best :)
misscoffee 16 Nov 2012
Hey, thanks everyone! I'll probably post some updated pictures soon! I'm still really happy with the results. :)
gift2myself 21 Oct 2012
So happy for you that you plucked up the courage for the revision! Your new nose is just perfect!!!
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 28 Sep 2012

Your revised nose looks fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing.

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