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not happy wish I didn't do it - Troy, MI

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I had my nose done by Dr. Golden in March 2008. I...

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I had my nose done by Dr. Golden in March 2008. I liked Dr. Golden's website and his experience and for some reason I was under the impression that he was more skilled because he acheived it all under closed procedure and that I would have excellent results. I did a lot of research on the surgeon but not enough research on the procedure itself. I wish I would've consulted with more than one doctor but there are NO good rhinoplasty surgeons in Las Vegas that I know of and I was so impressed by his website that I thought I would have excellent results. My final results took 3 years to achieve and overall I feel they are just okay, I do wish I picked another surgeon. Dr. Golden is a bit old school in his techniques and his noses are a bit cookie cutter. He broke my nose and pushed the bridge together and then cut the cartlidges in my tip. He did nothing to reduce the width of my nostrils which I asked him about and he said no he doesn't like that look. But I was naive and trusted him. Now after all the swelling went down I have slight knucling of the bossae cartlidges and my nostrils appear "stuck" onto my nose. My tip is slightly long and I have very slight hanging collumella. I am currently searching for a great surgeon to do my revision and it's depressing because of the extra money it costs and the fact that I have to travel just to get a good consultation. I need help finding a good revision specialist. My advice is go to atleast 3-5 consulations, get recommendations and imaging!!!

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Theodore A. Golden, MD (retired)

Theodore A. Golden, MD (retired)

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June 18, 2012

Thanks for posting your experience here on RealSelf. I actually think your nose looks natural and nice. You, of course, are the one who has to live with it, though. So I totally understand seeking a revision if that's what you feel you need. Please keep us posted.

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June 18, 2012
"My advice is go to atleast 3-5 consulations, get recommendations and imaging!!!" Good advice MsPlatinum!
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June 20, 2012
i'm sorry you didn't like how dr. golden did your surgery. Have you been back to talk to him about a revision? Can you post before and after pics so we can see a comparison? thanks.
June 21, 2012
I will be happy to email photos. But I live far away it's not easy for me to get in contact with the Dr. Originally he refused to do an alar base reduction on me and I don't think he is skilled in that area so I don't know what to do?
July 14, 2012

Can you please send a copy of your pic to me? I had a consult with him and I'm on the fence whether i should go to him or not. Im also afraid of getting the pinched look youre referring to. My email address is s****@gmail.com. Thanks.

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June 21, 2012

is that the procedure where they bring your nostrils closer together? Yeah thats weird...because i asked for that too...cause I feel like mine are kind of far apart but he said they looked fine... so i took his word for it... but maybe you are right, maybe he isn't skilled in that area? Hmm... i'd love to see your pictures though! My email is A****@yahoo.com

June 22, 2012

Im about to schedule surgery with Dr. Golden. Could you please send me your pics too. Thank you!!!! My email is ********no@yahoo.com

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2,015 years post

Still unhappy many years later

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Hey everyone. Just wanted to update you. I wish I never got my nose done. It wasn't that bad just crooked and a little big for my face but now I see that I have to live with a much worse nose forever. I have breathing problems and nose bleeds many years later. I can't trust any surgeon to do my nose again because revision is much more costly and complicated.

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March 30, 2015
How are you these days? Have you consulted at least 3-4 doctors? What did they say? Do not loose your faith! I would warmly recommend my surgeon but he is in Europe ...are you interested? The cost is mach smaller 2700 EUR but the distance is huge. I wish you have the nose you desire and I know you will! Be positive!
April 4, 2015
I did but I'm afraid I can't spend the money right now.....
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April 1, 2015
Do you have pictures?
April 4, 2015
I can email them to you.
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April 4, 2015
My email is my username at yahoo
April 1, 2015
You should go see Dr. Oakley Smith in Toronto Canada. He is a very skilled surgeon. I am thrilled with my results and many others are as well. I have not read any bad reviews.
January 10, 2016
May I see photos?
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2,017 years post

Many years later still unhappy

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Now many years later I am still unhappy. I try to go on not thinking about this but I do occasionally.

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September 21, 2017
photos?
July 29, 2018
have you looked at Dr. Zuliani? he might be able to help
September 16, 2018
December 11, 2018
Sorry to hear, friend. Commiserating here and sending love.