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Asian Rhinoplasty - Revision Needed - Do Your Homework. Know Exactly What You Want First - Toronto, ON
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I had the typical Asian button nose and I've...
cyntorontoJuly 15, 2013
$7,000
I had the typical Asian button nose and I've always wanted more defined outline. So after research...I decided to go with Dr. Solomon. He is very straight forward and professional. I enjoyed our first consultation. I told him I like my nose`s shape but I wanted a higher bridge and showed him some pictures of ideal Asian noses. He nodded and told me it will look good on me. I always believed to go with the best surgeon I can find since I value their expertise and professional options.
On the 2nd consultation, he took before pictures of me and it was fairly quick. His office is always packed with patients..it's very common to go in way pass the scheduled appointment time. I suppose that's a good sign since so many other people trusted him.
On the day of surgery, I was kinda nervous. He came in and ensured me everything is going to be great. However, he asked me one question that almost made me faint....
He asked me if I want my nose tip to be higher....we have never discussed to alter my nose tip. And I've never thought I need it or it's needed in order to achieve the result I wanted. It is not the kind of discussion I can have 10 mins before the surgery..I could barely think straight...After Dr. Solomon saw my expression, he told me he will not do anything on my nose tip..
The actual surgery was breeze since I was under full sedation. When I woke up, everything was done. I barely felt any pain. After I was sent home, I never needed to take a single pain killer that were prescribed for me. There were no bruising as well. Dr. Solomon is very skillful. I had a painless recovery.
On the day to take off my splint, I had a nervous breakdown after seeing my nose. I had a curved up Asian button nose before. 7 days post surgery, my nose looked like a lion, connected straight from my forehead down to my nose tip. It completely changed my nose shape...I know was swollen severe and it's not Dr. Solomon's fault, but my mind just wasn't prepared for it. Dr. Solomon comforted me by saying I need to give it up to a year to see the full result, he can always take it out if I'm not satisfied.
Recovery - the first 3 months were the worst...not physically, but mentally... learning to like my nose again and not being depressed were the biggest challenges. The only saving grace were my optimism and knowing that revision can be done after a year's time.
6 months post-op: The swollen on my nose bridge has subside, even thought I haven't fully learned to love it. At least it no longer depresses me and I start to like to see myself in the mirror again. There are two things stresses me out still....
1)There is a bump on nose, Dr. Solomon said it's still swollen and will become better in time. And since we've only raised my nose bridge but didn't touch my nose tip, my nose looks going downward from the bump which bothers me a whole lot.
2) You can see from the front view that my nose is slightly crooked. I told myself it is the scar tissue inside my nostril healing...it will be better in time...I am keeping my fingers crossed.
In a year's time, I`m going to have to do a revision. I now know that in order to retain my slightly curved up nose shape, I need to raise my nose tip as well my nose bridge. I wish this was brought to my attention during my consultations so I can mentally prepare for it and have it done with my Rhinoplasty altogether. I know Dr. Solomon is a skillful surgeon but it`s hard for him to know exactly what Asians want for our noses. To him, I didn`t even need a nose job. I had double eyelid surgery done in China. It was a breeze to explain to my surgeon what I want. He already knew what I like, could almost finish my sentences. So most likely my revision will be done in Asia.
Advise of getting Asian Rhinoplasty in Toronto: Not recommended unless you`ve done extensive research on what you want and is confident that your surgeon knows exactly what you want.
On the 2nd consultation, he took before pictures of me and it was fairly quick. His office is always packed with patients..it's very common to go in way pass the scheduled appointment time. I suppose that's a good sign since so many other people trusted him.
On the day of surgery, I was kinda nervous. He came in and ensured me everything is going to be great. However, he asked me one question that almost made me faint....
He asked me if I want my nose tip to be higher....we have never discussed to alter my nose tip. And I've never thought I need it or it's needed in order to achieve the result I wanted. It is not the kind of discussion I can have 10 mins before the surgery..I could barely think straight...After Dr. Solomon saw my expression, he told me he will not do anything on my nose tip..
The actual surgery was breeze since I was under full sedation. When I woke up, everything was done. I barely felt any pain. After I was sent home, I never needed to take a single pain killer that were prescribed for me. There were no bruising as well. Dr. Solomon is very skillful. I had a painless recovery.
On the day to take off my splint, I had a nervous breakdown after seeing my nose. I had a curved up Asian button nose before. 7 days post surgery, my nose looked like a lion, connected straight from my forehead down to my nose tip. It completely changed my nose shape...I know was swollen severe and it's not Dr. Solomon's fault, but my mind just wasn't prepared for it. Dr. Solomon comforted me by saying I need to give it up to a year to see the full result, he can always take it out if I'm not satisfied.
Recovery - the first 3 months were the worst...not physically, but mentally... learning to like my nose again and not being depressed were the biggest challenges. The only saving grace were my optimism and knowing that revision can be done after a year's time.
6 months post-op: The swollen on my nose bridge has subside, even thought I haven't fully learned to love it. At least it no longer depresses me and I start to like to see myself in the mirror again. There are two things stresses me out still....
1)There is a bump on nose, Dr. Solomon said it's still swollen and will become better in time. And since we've only raised my nose bridge but didn't touch my nose tip, my nose looks going downward from the bump which bothers me a whole lot.
2) You can see from the front view that my nose is slightly crooked. I told myself it is the scar tissue inside my nostril healing...it will be better in time...I am keeping my fingers crossed.
In a year's time, I`m going to have to do a revision. I now know that in order to retain my slightly curved up nose shape, I need to raise my nose tip as well my nose bridge. I wish this was brought to my attention during my consultations so I can mentally prepare for it and have it done with my Rhinoplasty altogether. I know Dr. Solomon is a skillful surgeon but it`s hard for him to know exactly what Asians want for our noses. To him, I didn`t even need a nose job. I had double eyelid surgery done in China. It was a breeze to explain to my surgeon what I want. He already knew what I like, could almost finish my sentences. So most likely my revision will be done in Asia.
Advise of getting Asian Rhinoplasty in Toronto: Not recommended unless you`ve done extensive research on what you want and is confident that your surgeon knows exactly what you want.
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Replies (5)
May 13, 2015
Sorry to hear about your experienced with Dr.Solomon.. I had the same experience with him but three times the revisions done to my nose..I had a bump and nose was uneven..paid so much for a doctor whom I supposedly thought was the best and had more experienced with rhinoplasty surgery but end up being more depressed and for years and now looking to go Korea for a better result..this doctor does not listen to what his patient want or desire to have a nose that they preferably want..I am one of his patient and I will never go back there after he operated 3 times on my nose and wouldn't recommend anyone to go there either..beside all the expertise everyone or the media praised about his work, I personally think he should start by listening to what his patients are saying and be more focus on the outcome of a desirable nose that makes his patients happy at the end not be depress and having to go through surgery again to fix his problems that he didn't care to put more thoughts or expertise into it!! Very disappointed
June 1, 2015
Your new nose revision done by Dr Chung looks amazijgnand amazing on you. I'm glad you've finally got the results you've wanted :)
June 26, 2015
Ethnic rhinoplasty seems to be a tricky area for western educated cosmetic surgeons: even when the surgeon, him/herself is non-white. Just look at the photo gallery on this site! Surgeons themselves have uploaded photos of what they think looks good, but...well...there are many noses that look like a child's drawing of a dog's snout: a long, thin, rectangle with 2 balls at the bottom for the nostrils.
My natural nose was quite Anglo Saxon, so the surgeon emphasized this; giving me a too high bridge I didn't want or need, & an overly sculpted tip: like an actress from the 50s. I will be going to South Korea next month to have an expert perform revision rhinoplasty to get rid of this too high & thin bridge & make my nose less thin, less high & less sculpted.
My natural nose was quite Anglo Saxon, so the surgeon emphasized this; giving me a too high bridge I didn't want or need, & an overly sculpted tip: like an actress from the 50s. I will be going to South Korea next month to have an expert perform revision rhinoplasty to get rid of this too high & thin bridge & make my nose less thin, less high & less sculpted.
November 2, 2015
your nose doesn't look bad. I'd rather have your nose than mine. lol.... I feel the same way. I am having a hard time accepting my new ugly nose.
UPDATED FROM cyntoronto
6 months post
Some pictures.
cyntorontoJuly 18, 2013
I'm going to see Dr. Solomon next Tuesday to put some filler in my nose tip.
Hopefully that will cover the nose bump for a little while till I get my revision done next year. I do like the new improvement on my nose since the surgery. But I can't live with my current nose...Not after the cost of my surgery and all the mental adjustments I had to go through. So revision need to be done. At least the tip of my nose needs to be raise up. Anyhow..I will post new photos after getting fillers next week.
Hopefully that will cover the nose bump for a little while till I get my revision done next year. I do like the new improvement on my nose since the surgery. But I can't live with my current nose...Not after the cost of my surgery and all the mental adjustments I had to go through. So revision need to be done. At least the tip of my nose needs to be raise up. Anyhow..I will post new photos after getting fillers next week.
Replies (6)
November 19, 2014
I like your nose and it has character. The doctor did a good job.
November 19, 2014
If you read her review carefully, she already had her revision done by a "competent" surgeon and he was able to fix Solomon's mess. Good for her. I am so happy she trusted another doctor and she is so beautiful. You can see the difference in her before/after photos.
November 20, 2014
While I understand some people do share Dr. Solomon's artistic vision of a character nose. A good plastic surgeon will always provide a result that is satisfactory to the individual patient. That will consider to be a good job. The nose he gave me was nothing like what we talked about during the consultation, nor does it look anything like the reference pictures I've showed him. I would never volunteer to go under the knife for someone else's completely different artistic vision of myself.
November 20, 2014
Usually it happens that way when the first rhinoplasty isn't what the patient
expected and thats why there is usually a second or more. Oh well, that's how
they make their money I guess. The nose does do wonders for a person's face :)
I'm glad you're happy with yours now. Congratulations!
December 18, 2014
Noseguy101. The nose does do wonders for person's face but it takes experienced caring PS surgeon to achieve that look for the person that needs it so the patient doesn't have to go for second or more ... If you know what I mean .
Oh well that's how they make their money you say but oh well that's how they destroy someone's life
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July 28, 2013
Seriously, you look great and I wouldn't touch ur nose. My boyfriend is (half) azn and he has the same nose as u had b4 and I LOVE it. I'm white, and I'm jealous of the beautifully smooth noses a lot of white folk don't have!
But don't be so harsh on urself! Go on the Internet or look around when ur out at other ppls noses-urs is better than most ppl a noses!!!
Just my opinion (: but your nose looks PERFECT the way it is!!
August 8, 2013
The bridge of your nose has a nice height. What did the doctor do to build up the bridge of your nose?
August 11, 2013
Did he use a silicone implant or used your own cartilage to build your bridge?
September 6, 2013
I like your nose better before. I agree that the bridge is too high compared to your tip, and it is crooked. I can understand that you were disappointed in what you wanted compared to what you got. Please let me know who you will go to in China or Korea. I do not think that there are many doctors in Canada or the US who are very familiar with Asian noses. All they ever seem to want to do is stick something in the bridge which really changes the harmony of ones face.
October 4, 2013
I HAD MY NOSE DONE 15 YEARS AGO BY A VIETNAMESE DOCTOR. I'M HALF VIETNAMESE/WHITE. MY NOSE TURNED OUT VERY CROOKED TO SLANTING TO THE RIGHT. I WENT BACK SEVERAL MONTHS LATER AND HE REVISED IT. IT IS STILL CROOKED AND I HAVE A PIECE OF MEAT VISIBLE INSIDE MY NOSTRIL. I HAVE DEALT WITH IT ALL THESE YEARS AND IT IS REALLY NOTICEABLE IN PICTURES. I DECIDED TO HAVE IT REDONE AGAIN NEXT WEEK. HOPEFULLY 3RD TIME WILL BE SUCCESSFUL! GOOD LUCK WITH YOURS!
Thanks for sharing on RealSelf! I'm sorry you're thinking you'll need a revision, but I hope you eventually achieve the perfect nose for you.
Please keep us updated!