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Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty Changed My Face/Life/Health - Toronto, ON

UPDATED FROM thethinblonde

8 Years Later

WORTH IT$7,000
This is an update 8 years later. My nose is still looking good and the health issues I had BEFORE the surgery with the headaches, breathing issues, sinus pain, nose bleeds and constant runny nose are still gone! Very happy with the results.

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Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC

Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 181 Reviews
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Dr. Oakley Smith is an amazing and very skilled surgeon. He went above and beyond exceeding my already high expectations. People often describe me as a perfectionist and I am very happy with the way he was able to transform my nose. I actually found Dr. Smith through RealSelf. I wanted a rhinoplasty for a very long time, but I knew that I had to choose the right surgeon or I would be risking a deformed nose, and a revision rhinoplasty. After reviewing his pictures and answers to other members' questions, I felt quite confident in him and decided to book a consultation. To be honest, I didnt see any other surgeons for a consultation. I was so very confident in Dr. Smith that I knew after the consultation that I wanted to proceed through to surgery with him. Sometimes you just know when something feels right, and, in this case, I went with him and I didnt feel the need to get another opinion of another doctor. I immediately felt comfortable with Dr. Smith. He was very helpful from the time I booked the consultation all the way through to before and after the surgery in answering my questions. I never felt rushed during any of our appointments. Also, in the above star ratings for Wait Times, I only gave Dr Smith a 4, which in this case is a positive thing. He is such an excellent, skilled and professional rhinoplasty and reconstructive surgeon that he is in a very high demand, and therefore there is a longer wait time to book the surgery. However, the wait time is nothing compared to the years I lived with my ugly nose and I was willing to wait for the best. I have heard of other surgeons booking cosmetic surgeries within 2 weeks of the consultation - be aware because this obviously means that they are either rushing through surgeries or have very few patients. Overall, he is an amazing surgeon and I could not imagine a better result. I am very happy that I found him and selected him as my rhinoplasty surgeon.

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Terrific results!
UPDATED FROM thethinblonde

Hi everyone! I had added 2 more pictures at the 1...

Hi everyone! I had added 2 more pictures at the 1.5 year mark following my open rhinoplasty.

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Hi everyone! I had added 2 more pictures at the 1.5 year mark following my open rhinoplasty.
Im having surgery with Dr. Smith very soon (I just booked my surgery date). Your pictures are part of the reason I chose him! Thanks so much!!
You are so sweet :) Thank you for your comment! I am very happy to hear that my pictures are helping people like you. That is exactly the reason I posted my pictures on RealSelf! Good luck with your surgery. I am certain you will be very happy and have beautiful results.
Oops - I meant to say I have added!
How long did you have go wait for a surgery date? Please please let us know how your surgery goes!!!
I booked well in advance only because my schedule didn't permit me to get the surgery sooner (which was about 8 weeks or so). And I will definitely keep you posted - surgery is booked for April 9th!
My consultation is april 4th and i'm praying i can get in for surgery the week of june 24th otherwise i will have to wait until dec or jan. That would suck! i am VERY excited for you keep me posted on your recovery!!!!!
I think when I had my consultation (which was last September so Im having a hard time remembering) Dr. Smith said it's about a 6 week wait as long as it isn't a busy period (i.e. Holidays or Spring Break from school). So I think you might be okay!! Good luck and make sure to start a review to keep us posted.
I will for sure. I have relied on this site so much lately i will definitely pay it forward and let everyone know my experience. I will look for your post op posts in april. Best of luck!
Thanks for posting more pics. I found Dr. Smith after reading your post. You look great! Currently I am waiting for his office to call and confirm my surgery date!!
Thank you! I'm so happy to hear that you're going through with the surgery. Around what day do you think your surgery will be? If you feel comfortable, you should post some pics of yourself as well!
I have a consultation with him on april 4th. Any idea how long you will have to wait for surgery? How was your overall consultation with him?
Your pictures are faaaaab! You had a very wonderful result!
awesome!
Wow it looks amazing! You are so stunning! :)
UPDATED FROM thethinblonde

Hi everyone, I am just updating a few pictures...

Hi everyone,

I am just updating a few pictures. I am now 3.5 months post-op. Here are some pictures.

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Hi, love your results!!! Any suggestions on how you worded/explained to Dr. Smith that you wanted a chiseled type nose with defined tip etc. What did you say to be more explicit in your "wants". Or did Dr. Smith knew without even being told? Thanks.
Hi, thank you very much!

I think that you should explain to Dr. Smith exactly what you want - that you want a chiseled, defined nose.

Maybe if its hard to explain, you could try showing him a picture of a nose that you like. However, I am sure he will understand. I know that Dr. Smith will consider your entire face when reshaping the nose though. A nose that looks good on someone else, such as a celebrity, (no matter how beautiful they may be) might not look good on another person because that nose suits that person's face.

I know that achieving a refined nose depends on your original nose and skin thickness too. Also, achieving this takes time. You will be very swollen after surgery and I am still swollen at 3.5 months post-op. So, I think that it is a combination of things together that help to achieve this. However, after your original nose and skin type (which I believe is probably the main contributor to whether the doctor will be able to achieve this type of nose) is having a great doctor - and Dr. Smith is just that! :)

Hope this helped!
Thank you blonde! I will keep you updated on how it is going with me, if you wish. Thanks again. :)
You are beautiful! Before you reminded me of Jessica Simpson. Now you remind me of Angelina Jolie- especially in Girl, Interrupted!! So happy for you.
That is so true! I though the same thing...so strange. Your profile does look a bit like Angelina Jolie. :) You have big eyes and lips and your new nose just perfectly complements your beautiful features.
Thank you, this is such a compliment for me! I really think Angelina is one of the most beautiful women ever!

Thanks so much for sharing your story. I have always hated my nose and am very self conscious about it. I was debating wether or not to have surgery and your story has convinced me to do it. Like you I have big eyes and medium lips with a similar face shape so your before and after pictures have given me an idea of what to expect. I have blueish under eye circles and am wondering if you had the same before surgery and wether they improved after surgery?

hello, i have a consultation this summer for a revision rhino. it will be the third rhino for me, hope i'll like him and he can fix my nose.
ha ha la did you have your surgery dates??
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