I am so glad I chose Dr. Hrisomalos to be my surgeon! She is so kind and truly cares about her patients. She is extremely talented and I could not be happier with my results. I feel so much better about myself thanks to her! I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a great facial plastic surgeon.
I had a consultation for lower eye blepharoplasty for under eye bags. Dr. H was very pleasant and considered all options for treatment for me. She was easy to talk to and I felt as if she was very sincere in her advice. She was very thorough in her approach and very informative about the procedure and discussed expectations in full detail. I am looking forward to my procedure but could definitely recommend her for ANY facial plastic surgery consultation.
I had my nose botched by Dr Hrisomalos badly. I chose her because she had great bedside manner and people seemed to like her results. The day the cast came off of my nose my husband made a strange face and asked “why is her nose crooked?”. I was told all the issues were swelling related but that was not true. The more time that passed the worse my nose looked and the worse my breathing became. My nose was so warped and disfigured that I fell into a depression and didn’t take family photos for an entire year. I cried often. Whenever I would come back in to address my concerns with the outcome I was met with “I don’t see it.” I felt totally neglected and dismissed as a patient. I also had prolonged bleeding on one side of my nose that never had subsided the whole year. Fast forward a year later and I met with five other revision rhinoplasty specialists separately and they all said the same thing: my nose was not just minorly incorrect but there were major surgical flaws. My nasal wall had collapsed badly, my tip was twisted from the beginning, my septum more deviated, and my turbinated done poorly. I have finally gotten a wonderful revision by a much more experienced doctor and though it will never be as good as it could have been due to the awful state my nose was left in from my first rhinoplasty—it looks better and functions beautifully. After the surgery however he told me he noticed certain things that were previously done to my nose that were just bad technique. Having my nose ruined by this doctor was an extremely dark emotional toll, a huge financial blow, and required a revision by a different surgeon. I would recommend save your money and emotions and go see a more experience surgeon who is ALSO board certified in facial plastic surgery
Thank you for your question and photo which shows your concern very well. This early on in the healing process, some lumpiness and irregularity is completely normal and is almost the "norm". Even in a "mini" facelift, there is significant dissection under the facial tissues and this does take some time to heal. In general, by 2-3 months after surgery, most irregularities and "lumps" resolve and at that point if these concerns still exist, you and your surgeon can discuss possible interventions. Early on in the healing process, massage can be very helpful in facilitating healing and tissue remodeling. Make sure to confirm with your surgeon that he/she is okay with you starting to perform massage before commencing. Best wishes for your continued recovery!
Thank you for your question and the photo you provided. Even though 2 months seems like quite a while, in the grand scheme of post-surgical healing it is actually very early and your nose will continue to become more refined over many months. In general, the healing process continues for up to a year, sometimes even longer. A couple of millimeters can make a big difference when evaluating nostril symmetry, so it is imperative to ensure that all swelling has resolved prior to intervention or final assessment of whether or not there is a problem. I sincerely hope that once the healing process is complete you are happy with your final result. Congratulations on getting this surgery for yourself- the hardest part of it all is waiting!
Thank you for your question and the photos you provided and sincere congratulations on beginning your journey. There are multiple ways to embark in facial feminization and I think you will certainly be pleased with the changes you experience after HRT, however when starting this later in life, there are certain features that will not change dramatically without additional intervention. In the upper face, reducing the prominence of your brow, perhaps with the addition of brow elevation would certainly be feminizing and some have cited this area as the most recognizable "masculine" or "feminine" aspect of the face as a whole. Progressing to the middle third of the face, re-shaping the nose with a rhinoplasty also often also produces a dramatic change in the overall facial appearance. In the lower face, I would recommend reducing the size of the jaw and shaving down the adam's apple. Schedule a face-to-face consultation with a surgeon who specializes in these procedures to discuss your overall goals, desires, and the how to optimally proceed.
Thank you very much for your question and the excellent photos you provided. The surgeries you have had have given you a very feminine jawline and forehead which many people continuously strive for and I think was an excellent place to start. I think you would gain the most additional feminization from a rhinoplasty to alter the contour of the nasal bridge and dorsum as well as lifting the tip which are classically feminine features. If you wanted to stick to one surgery, that is the one I would recommend. I believe this would change your overall facial proportions and midfacial appearance, eliminating the need for a LeFort or other craniofacial procedure. Shaving down the Adams apple, which could be done at the same time, would also be a significant improvement and eliminate this "tell" in the neck that can be an obviously masculine feature. Be sure to schedule a consultation with a surgeon who specializes in these procedures for a face-to-face evaluation and discussion of your personal desires- best wishes in achieving your goals!
Thank you for your question- it is a great one that many patients have and there are many conflicting opinions on this. What is most important is that you schedule a consultation with a board certified specialist in nasal surgery. After discussion of what you hope to achieve and thorough examination he or she will be able to discuss the pros and cons of nonsurgical rhinoplasty versus closed or open rhinoplasty with you. There are certainly benefits to each, and each carries risk with it. Fortunately, the possible complications of these procedures, though they can be devastating, are extremely rare when performed meticulously and on the right patient. Much of your decision will rely on how much downtime you have for recovery and what degree of change you are hoping for. Also important to keep in mind is that using filler will almost certainly require repeated injections as these products (hyaluronic acid fillers) do not last indefinitely. In any case, either option can work wonderfully for the right patient. Best wishes in achieving the results you are looking for!
