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Updated 15 Feb 2012

Posted 26 Oct 2011

Hi All! After having read all your reviews and chosen Dr. Ciardullo thanks to some of you, I am here to return the favour and enlighten others. I have always wanted to get rid of my horrible sicilian nose. Big, potato tip, large, name a defect: it had everything.

Finally I decided to use my money for an investment on my own face and what a result! Not only Dr. Ciardullo knows exactly what you want, he knows even more... what is the best for your face harmony overall. During the consultation I didn`t really have aything in my mind, the desire to change my nose bigger than actually perusing a magazine and chosing Angelina Jolie`s or whoever else tiny noses. I just told him what I wanted to get rid of, and the result would have had to suit my face.

Even before telling him my list of "don`t"s he already took a look at my face and told me what would have been best for me. And I agreed at everything! He showed me some pictures of people with similar noses to mine and the probable result, the goal. He explained me that not every nose you see can be obtained because you have to start with what you have. It was enlightening and in that moment I understood I could completely rely on him. I just told him to do what he thought was possible to reach the goal and relaxed.

How can you trust so much a doctor you have seen for just... 10 minutes? There are many clues of professionalism, and a nice attitude and a smile help so much. Dr. Ciardullo and his staff have it all! For the first time in my life I was actually EXCITED to have a surgery done, and I loved talking to the wonderful Eileen and the Anesthesiologist Doctor (Dr. Spencer?). I couldn`t be in better hands! The anesthesia was perfect. I woke up without any pain and collateral effect. The recovery week with a cast on my nose passed as smooth as possible, with no aches, no pains, nothing at all! This procedure is, at least it has been to me, absolutely painless! I had my cast removed yesterday and I literally cried for the beauty of the results. Dr. Ciardullo has performed a miracle, not a nose surgery. I am available to send pictures of the wonderful result and of the ... sigh.... before... to anyone who wants, but I will do it in private messages at the moment. I will add my pictures later when I organize them better and choose just a few of them.

My profile is now perfect, my face looks so cute and tiny and young and what is best... when I uploaded some pictures in my facebook some of my far friends didn`t even understand what was the difference! They told me I looked so wonderful but couldn`t guess it was the nose! Only my closest friends got it. And last but not least, the price! At almost half the price of New York City, but probably double of result and satisfaction.

My last suggestion is: if you don`t like your nose... take courage and take the procedure! I know our parents, boyfriend, friends... will tell we don`t need and look fine already and all. But they don`t have to face the mirror as one has to. No need to suffer or be sad or feel uncomfortable. If you want to have a more harmonious nose just cut on pizzas & dresses for a couple of years and invest it in this painless and amazing procedure!



Updated on 29 Oct 2011:
p.s. update! I put the pictures and I wanna say it is still one week and something... which means my new nose has begun to swell after those pictures, more and more. But no problem! Doctor already told me to expect it.
Patience and respect of advice and in a couple of weeks it will be reduced again.
I will update you!

Updated on 29 Oct 2011:
Contact me in PVT or here for any question.

My name is MANOLA :)

byeeee

Updated on 2 Nov 2011:
Two weeks after the surgery:
I put some pictures of how my nose looks like now. It has swelled up a good deal and it seems that the right/left sides of the nose are asymmetrical in their swelling. Hope it will subdue and disappear eventually.
I noticed the left side is more round and harder to the touch... has anybody experienced the same? I hope it is just swelling and not scare tissue or remaining cartilage.

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dolce930 27 Oct 2011
I'm so excited for you! Clearly by my profile, I am a huge supporter of Dr.C! I speak to so many people on here, I'm not sure whether we ever emailed, but feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Just remember that your nose is going to swell a lot over the next few weeks. But also remember, that in a few months, you will be ten times happier than when you got your cast off! Can't wait to see some pictures :) congrats on your new nose
Sicily 29 Oct 2011
Hi Dolce! yes, your review has helped me too chose dr. Ciardullo as well, even if we didn`t talk directly. I remember your enthusiasm! I put some pictures and the difference is so huge! I can`t believe I waited so much to remove my previous nose shape :)
Yes, I have noticed the swelling... at the moment I look like a tiny pig but I know I need to be patient, thanks for highlighting it anyway, it gives me more patience!
dolce930 29 Oct 2011
Wow! What a great difference!! You look fabulous. Imagine how great you're going to look once all the swelling goes down. I am so happy for you :) Keep us updated on your progress
Sicily 30 Oct 2011
Thanks again dolce :)! You are very kind and yeah, I can`t wait for the definitive shape to appear! At the moment, nose is a little piggy still :) patience patience !
I will surely keep u all updated!
BlueBelle90 29 Oct 2011
Wow!! Your nose looks absolutely amazing!!! I wish I lived where you do so I could use your doctor.
Sicily 30 Oct 2011
BlueBelle thanks a lot!!! Where do you live? If you are not too far, a train ride is worth the time!
I also come from Brooklyn and took a train!
BlueBelle90 30 Oct 2011
I live on the west coast of Canada so it might be a bit too far of a commute haha. Your nose doesnt look like it swelled at all did you do anything particular to keep the swelling down? I am getting mine done over Spring break and only have 10 days before I return to school and I am paranoid the swelling is going to be really bad.
NoseyMMH 29 Oct 2011
Absolutely gorgeous!! Congratulations!!
Sicily 30 Oct 2011
thank you very much ^o^!!!
casablanca 29 Oct 2011
What an incredible difference. I love your results! It will look even more amazing one the swelling subsides. And thank you for sharing your experience!
Sicily 30 Oct 2011
thanks casablanca! It is my pleasure to share my experience and let other people know about it. I can`t wait for the swelling to disappear :)
good luck to you!
nosy 111 30 Oct 2011
Wow! I don't think you could have gotten results any better than this! Simply stunning and adorable.
Sicily 30 Oct 2011
Thank you sooooo much nosy... you can`t imagine how happy am I to read that for the first time my nose is considered "adorable" :)
I also believe I couldn`t be in better hands!
SE38 30 Oct 2011
Your nose looks great! It really does balance your face perfectly! so did they do open or closed? did you get cartilidge removed? Did they have to break your nose?I'm going for my consultation on wed.
Sicily 30 Oct 2011
Thanks Shay! Finally some balance in my face :) Doctor performed a closed rhinoplasty (I believe he only performs closed ones). He surely had to reshape the nose in multiple places and take off cartilage here and there to perform such miracle but I honestly don`t know very much about the whole procedure. He surely touched the bones though! It is painless, this is sure.
Good luck for your consultation and say hi to the doctor for me if you can ^.~!

Best,
Manola
SE38 30 Oct 2011
Im actually going to a consulation with a diff. doctor and it's in CT. one last question how long was your recovery time/did you have to take off school/work? thanks!
Sicily 2 Nov 2011
The recovery with the cats on was superfast and painless! Just one week, during which i remained at home the whole time. resting a lot. After the cast is removed the nose is going to swell and swell. I decided to spend some more time at home since I am not working or studying at the moment, and taking subways or walking too much doesn`t feel very comfortable on my nose yet. But I suppose that taking precautions and being careful you might resume your school or work after the cast is removed. my doctor told me to take it easy for 2 weeks before doing physical activities and carry heavy loads!
AmW920x0 31 Oct 2011
you are gorgeous! i love the shape of your nose!! :)
Sicily 2 Nov 2011
thank you so much ;)
legallyblonde502 1 Nov 2011
Wow. You look beautiful! Do you have any straight on pictures before or after the surgery?
Sicily 2 Nov 2011
Hi! Thank you! I put some frontal pictures after the surgery!
bebe888 1 Nov 2011
YOU LOOK AMAZING!
so happy for you!!
Sicily 2 Nov 2011
thanks Bianca! ;) I have a question for you! Has your nose swelled up differently between the two side of the nose? My nostrils look so different!
thanks ;)
bebe888 2 Nov 2011
Yes, so much! My nostrils looked so weird and my whole nose was so wide! No worries that WILL go down !!
Sicily 3 Nov 2011
Thank you Bianca ;)

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