Rhinoplasty: Stories

The before picture looked fine!

So sorry for what you've gone through. This is an unfortunate outcome and I'm surprised Copeland didn't offer to refund the fee. It's the least she could do. I'm glad you were able to get a proper revision, even if you aren't 100% satisfied.

Wow I can't believe that there are people on this forum that actually think that result looks good. Maybe they think they are being nice by saying something positive about her result. If they really do think its great then we at least know they have the same sense of aesthetics as the surgeon that botched you. I am amazed that anyone would think of that as a great or even an ok result. That result should be automatic suspension of her license. This Copeland character needs to find another line of work but it should never be anything that involves having a good eye or sense of aesthetics because she has absolutely none.

glad youre getting it fixed, thanks for posting this as this is one doctor to avoid as clearly does not have an artistic eye, you only needed some minor adjustments i think

Your original nose actually reminds me a lot of blake lively's pre-surgery nose. Maybe you could show your surgeon pictures of her nose before/ after and maybe he can try and narrow your nose similarly. I think blake lively's nose is great now, and I'm sure you could get results like that too.

penelopenose - delighted you managed to find a gifted surgeon to fix the botched up job your of the previous incompetent "surgeon". I put this in inverted commas because she does not deserve to call herself that. Not only is she incompetent but arrogant to boot. I think it's outrageous that they can demand such high fees, completely mess up, and blow you away your concerns with a "I love you, you look so beautiful". I wonder if she would have felt the same way if that nose was on her face! The cheek of it is nauseating. Someone should bring in legislation to allow cosmetic surgery patients to pay 50% of their fee before surgery and the remaining 50% post surgery if the surgeon delivers a satisfactory result. I am sure that will make them think more carefully about what they are doing or if they should do it at all. I have had a procedure myself which has left me looking and feeling worse than before. The annoying part is that many of the mistakes I see could have been avoided but I guess when you're on a 'conveyer belt' and the sound of the cash machine is ringing in your surgeons ear chances are you'll be left high and dry? Thankfully, there are still excellent surgeons out there doing good work and I hope they will prosper and the 'mavericks' will be exposed to the world for who they really are. Thanks for sharing and hope you will be entirely happy with your new nose!

Sorry foor all pain you've passed trough. It's nice to read that your revision went well, and I hope it will just improve with time. My case was similar to yours, when complaining about the results of my surgery, the doctor also said me that I should see a psychologist and take medicines. She doesn't even want to hear what I have to say and keep saying "I love you, you look so beautiful". Hope my nose improoves with time, but it doesn't seem to have improved at all till now. Best wishes!

did the tip get wider due to being lengthened? I meant to ask

did the doctor bring the nose collumn back down? is the tip as low as before? I have the same problem it sucks to go in and get a procedure and to end up having to fix a problem that you did not ask for, an upturned nose was on the bottom of my list, I"m so sorry for you, when you say your tip is wide is it wider then your original nose? (sorry for so many questions) I'm 19 and my life is consumed in revision hell

I think it looks cute!

Thank you for the courage to share your story. It will probably prevent this from happening to someone else. A lot of people don’t like to read negative reviews before their rhinoplasty but I wish I would have so that I would have been more careful choosing a surgeon. Wishing you an amazing and blessed outcome. You certainly deserve it after what you’ve been through.

ugh i tried looking for your new and improved nose everywhere but couldnt find it. then i found your blog and my access was denied?

unbelievable! i hate doctors like these! how rude, i feel for you! hopefully after the revision ur much happier now! what a journey

Hi Bangeline, What a nightmare you have been through!! I don't think I could have made it if I were you. It must have taken so much strength to face family and friends afterwards, let alone going out in public :( I am so glad to hear you found a good doctor to help - I have gone through something similar (not at all as horrible as your experience) and I almost committed suicide, I turned in sick for a month and isolated myself completely just crying everyday for hours. I can't even imagine what I would have done in your situation! I would probably have slapped Michelle so hard and sued her ass afterwards! Anyway, did you get your tip refined yet? I hope you absence mean you finally have a nose you can live with, and that you have moved on from this hellish nightmare! All the best, Mia