“Rhinoplasty poor dr. choice”
Rhinoplasty: NOT worth it
Cost: $6,000
Pain: Uncomfortable
Pain: Uncomfortable
Rhinoplasty satisfaction: Poor
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Why: The doctor gave me a obvious bad nose job, she's argumentative,VERY impatient, dodges questions, and told me to seek therapy to accept the outcome.
I just wanted my nose straightened and slightly slimmed. Doctor went radically in different direction excessively shortening my nose, turning it up giving it a pig like appearance. It's devastating and embarrassing and the dr says it looks nice and doesn't admit to screwing up. It's a crapshoot regardless of how good their b4/after pictures look. I should've sought out a rhinoplasty specialist who does at least 3 per week for at least 25 years. It's what I would recommend to anyone out there.
Updated on May 3, 2009:
BEFORE
10 days after. Same shape today.
3 months after. Twisted, retracted columella.
profile (no columella, excessive turn up)
2 weeks after
3 months after
BEFORE profile (much BETTER!!)
Mar 23, 2009Comments and replies (56)
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17 posts
20 Feb 2009
I am so sorry to hear about your awful ordeal. For what it's worth, I think you look great both before and after. However, although I like your new nose, it doesn't matter what I think -- *you* are the person that the doctor should have listened to. The surgeon should have delivered what YOU wanted. I am dying to get rhinoplasty but I am so glad I read your story. Thank you for sharing your story and advice on choosing a doctor. Take care. --Rosie
29 posts
6 Mar 2009
Very sorry! I would demand a revision by someone else - on his dime!!! a long shot i know, but how unfair of him do not listen to what you want & does what he wants... i hear this is common. I also think your after isn't "terrible" but it is if it isn't what you wanted!
2 posts
12 Mar 2009
I feel your pain. I went to {edited} and she ruined my nose as well after I paid close to $10,000 for it. Deffinitely a poor Dr. choice. (I had my surgery one year ago, and am currently looking for a good surgeon that specializes in revision rhinoplasty) Editor note: If you would like to review your experience with a particular provider or clinic, please write your treatment review and enter the provider or clinic name in the field provided.
unregistered guest
14 Mar 2009
Like most of the previous commentors, I too think that you are very hard on yourself. You were beautiful before and are beautiful now. Your new nose does not look as bad as you think. But, I know how it is to get something in your mind, so I agree that you should get a revision done. For you own peace of mind.
unregistered guest
27 Mar 2009
you live in NY? I'm from there, but live in LA Dr. Frankel is good with revisions I hear, he is in LA. Sorry this happened to you, it's unacceptable work. Let me know if I can help. Did you see Pastorek? He is old, but I heard he is good.
1 post
28 Mar 2009
I am glad to hear you finally found someone good. I am so afraid but I will require a nose job too. Any recommendations?
unregistered guest
28 Mar 2009
Hey sweetie, I understand how you feel. My doctor overshortened my nose and now it's too short for my face. But there are plenty of surgeons out there who have experience reconstructing severely damaged noses - much more damaged than your own. With grafting techniques, a great deal of improvement is possible. Consult with Drs. Toriumi, Byrd, or Guyuron - they're apparently some of the best. I wish you luck - let's keep in touch!
3 posts
28 Mar 2009
Yes, your beautiful, but that doctor really did a number on your nose. It does not look "natural", which is what I'm sure you were going for. It's pathetic that some people can't admit when they're wrong. Too bad you can't sue. I want to get my nose done. I was in a car accident, slamming my face into the dashboard, and it caused the bridge of my nose to become slightly crooked on one side. That and I want to get the tip more "chiseled". It's kind of round, which was brought to my attention at the age of 14 when myself and some friends had a charicature done at a theme park. The "artist" made me look like Bozo the Clown! Grrrr. I know that's part of the deal, but my friend has a big butt, and he didn't emphasize that one bit.
unregistered guest
29 Mar 2009
Hi, I agree with you that your surgeon's expertise is lacking. Last year I had rhinoplasty for a large boxy nose tip and am very happy with the results! Since you are considering coming out to Sacramento, CA - I would encourage you to contact Sam Most, MD in Palo Alto, CA (on the San Francisco Peninsula, about 100 miles west of Sacramento). He is the Chief, Div. of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is very caring and listens to your concerns. I am so grateful that my dermatologist referred me to him! Take care of yourself and best wishes with your revision rhinoplasty!
21 posts
29 Mar 2009
It doesn't really look that shortened (even before you had a big space between your tip and lips) but what does look bad is the tip, it looks like she carved out a cube. I feel really sad for you, I hope you can get a revision you like and you can move on past this. Good luck.