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Tomorrow is the BIG DAY! - Seattle, WA

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Tonight I spoke with my lovely nurse anesthetist...

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majik921
WORTH IT$11,700
Tonight I spoke with my lovely nurse anesthetist who helped me understand the process a little better and really heard my concerns and seemed sympathetic. I am feeling better about all the prophylaxic measures she will be taking to ensure a reduced chance of nausea and vomiting. I am having propofol MAC anesthesia. I have fruit packets, smoothie makings, a neck pillow, throat moisture spray, vaseline, q-tips, Swiss therapy cold eye and face masks, an air conditioned bedroom, and lots of tylenol. I feel as ready as I am ever going to be and as confident as possible. I truly feel Dr. Naficy is an artist and I trust him to work his artistic hand with my facial features. I think of this like my tattoo artist, someone permanently changing my appearance. You can do so much research and watch so many videos and read every review on here but ultimately at the end of the day, you have to make the most informed decision possible and put it in the hands of the professionals and for me, my higher power. Tonight is nerve-wracking and I will admit I am taking valium but 7:15am will come quickly and before I know it, this will all be a dream.

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This is my second review for Dr. Naficy and his staff. I should have waited to do my first review until after my procedure. I have so much more to say now. First, yes, he is the most expensive surgeon for rhinoplasty in this area but with a double board cert in ENT and Plastic, he is the man for the task! He performs 200 rhinos a year when most plastic surgeons do about 7. But you wouldn't know it in the care he takes with each case... it feels like you're the only one. The day of my procedure, I was literally terrified and between Stacey, my op nurse, Kim, my CRNA and Dr. Naficy, I got through it and honestly would do it again tomorrow... The lack of bruising and swelling I endured during healing is, I am sure, directly related to the gentle hand of Dr. Naficy. I have high blood pressure and have since I was 14, I also take a lot of excedrin for headaches so I would have been even more prone to swelling and bruising than the average patient. I love my results! He did everything he said he would while also making sure my expectations were reasonable. I am eight days post op and had to call him the day after surgery with a question, I was very anxious about... he answered in the evening on a Saturday, right away and was reassuring and kind. My only suggestion is that along with the kick ass care packages of special cover up, tape, fluffy socks and See's Candies; that they send patients home with the oil they use in the office to remove the splint and tape- Detachol! Seriously, the 30 days of taping and adhesive residue is the worst part of the whole healing!! Thank you Dr. Naficy for making a dream come true for me, for helping me find my confidence in my appearance again for being worth the financial commitment, drama and pain this whole journey involves.

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July 10, 2015
Good luck today with dr. Naficy! He is great!
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July 11, 2015
Thanks! He really was!
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1 day pre

Surgery went well and I made it through

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majik921
Got to center at 7:15- was under by 8:15 and in car on way home at 11:25. My nurse anesthetist was amazing, Kim.. She was loving and gentle and tolerant of my lability. As soon as I entered OR I started crying as I laid down and stared up at lights. My doctor listens to Dire Straits and Bob Marley and 107.7 the End! I don't remember anything after she inserted the IV in my mid arm. Tonight I'm starting to bruise just a little under my eye and swell around my nose. Thank the lord for Zofran and Chick Fil-A!

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July 11, 2015
I find comfort that you sound as scared as me! I am trying to put on a brave face but I have my anxiety as well, it is just natural for me. If you read my review I am basically a big worry wart. I am 3 days pre... omgosh! Ah! I pray I will be okay as well! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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July 12, 2015
Hang in there. Go in with stoic confidence and don't be afraid to use the valium :) Plus, they will comfort you and hold your hand, no shame in being tearful or anxious. I was terrified and truly, it was not a terrible experience at all. Can't wait to see your finished results!
July 12, 2015
Thank you
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Day of treatment

Swelling setting in!

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majik921
Today was hard, on top of being really uncomfortable, our car was broken into and my wallet was stolen, make up bag and two pairs of my favorite shoes.. plus a check book. We have been scrambling all day to take care of this stuff. Now I have to hope the DMV will accept my old ID picture, because how I look right now just will not do. Drinking a lot of smoothies, loving the nasal spray and spending a lot of time propped up in bed watching Bob's Burgers.. My husband is a saint and is making sure I am as comfortable as possible. It's true what you all have said, the second and third day seem to be the worst, I am just hoping the swelling in my eyes doesn't get worse tomorrow!

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