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Very unhappy with revision results

UPDATED FROM meadowflower
4 years post

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$8,723
I hope you're doing well. It has been over 4 years since my revision. Last year in August I had a second revision with Boahene. The purpose was to shorten my long nose and refine and elevate the tip. After the 2nd revision my nose looked shorter and the tip more refined but I noticed there was a hump on the bridge. The surgeon told me if it doesn't go away then he could shave it in the office and he did last March. It has been 5 months and the hump is still there. Very disappointed. I am posting the photos that were taken at the surgeon's office. The after were taken less than 2 weeks ago. These are the results of 2 revisions and a touch up in the office under local. I really wish I didn't have a second revision. My nose was long after the first revision because the Dr. put extension grafts. But it was straight. The tip is better post revision but the profile is ugly. I like how my profile looked prior to revision. It was more feminine and elegant. Now the nose has a hump and makes me look old.

Very unhappy and I don't believe these surgeries were worth the money and time I spent. I only planto leave these photos for a short time. After that if you want to see my photos you may pm me. Thanjs

meadowflower's provider

Kofi Boahene, MD

Kofi Boahene, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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I am sorry you are not happy. I need a longer nose with several grafts and a built up bridge, and a better front. I need rib cartilage, I liked my natural nose, my doctor didn't. I live near Boahene, but am now deciding between Davis and several others. It is a nightmare. I know I don't matter, BUT I do NOT think you look old at all. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for leaving a comment. You better find another surgeon. I don't recommend Boahene.
I’m sorry that your not happy. I been following your post since I started my journey. I think it looks fine. What are your next steps? I wish you all the best of luck.
Hello dear Nessa. Unfortunately I'm not happy at all at this outcome. I know it doesn't look botched but after 2 revisions and a touch up this is not what I wanted. By the way my nose looks worse when I take pictures. I suspect the surgeon took these under dark lighting to hide the imperfections. Not sure what to do as there aren't revision experts in my area.
I see exactly what you are talking about, you're still gorgeous, but I too believe that after all of the money you spent, you should've ended up with a better result than your latest post op pics. I like your "before" profile as well, I think you should ask him to go in and correct it free of charge and if he refuses your demands, find a revision specialist you love who can deliver the results you want.
Hi Malibu. Thanks for the compliment. You're kind to say so. I can't trust him to fix it. In the first revision he added extension grafts that made my nose long. I had the 2nd revision to correct the length and fix other issues. But instead I ended up with a hump!!! When I asked him why the hump formed he said he doesn't know but he could shave it under local!! Well I gave him another chance last March but unfortunately I am still having the same issues. Now I have to find another surgeon to correct the mess after spending more than 15k with him.
Yw! it's true! You're so pretty! That's one of the things I don't like about Boahene, his work needs too many revisions (my work done by him included)... one of the only things you get out of going with him is knowing you'll actually wake up from the surgery and not die, and you know you won't come out totally botched because he's conservative. I would try to get a refund if I were you (I wanted a refund on a procedure that wasn't fully performed and it wasn't given... remember he works at Johns Hopkins and teaches residents so his office isn't responsible for billing (
Yes good thing we woke up from surgery!! His work sucks. I would love to get refunded because the surgeries he performed on me were absolutely worthless. Thanks for your support dear and good luck.
Boahene botched me so bad. I am planning to file grievance soon.
Hi shatoshato. Good for you. Let me know what happens please.
Were you ever able to have the situation resolved? Sorry that happened to you :(
Hi Malibu6figures. I gave this surgeon two chances to revise my nose and I had a touch up procedure to shave the hump that developed after the he did the second revision. I didn't trust him to fix my nose. Still very unhappy and looking into revision soon. Thanks for your comment.
So sorry for your troubles. I agree with what you say but thankfully you are still pretty. I would ask for a refund, if only partial and put it towards surgery with a different dr.
Hi mangled. Thanks for the compliment. Would love to get a refund so I can pay the loan.
Hi, I am pretty new to RS and your story caught my eye. I promise you that I am not one to "blow smoke" so please understand I am being very sincere with my feedback. I think you are being a bit hard on yourself and your surgeon. I do see the very slight hump on the profile view after the second revision + touch up, BUT your frontal view is much improved. Most people see and experience you from the front. Ultimately, your opinion is the only one that counts, but as a complete stranger and third party, I think your revision and touch up were well worth it for that gorgeous frontal view. :) I am 2.5 weeks post from my first rhinoplasty and am praying for my frontal view to improve.
Hi htownpsych88. Thanks for your feedback. When you have revision and spend thousand of dollars you are expecting that your goals will accomplished. My profile prior to revisions as seen in these photos was fine and I did ask him to leave it as it's. Instead he added grafts and made my nose so long. Then in the secon revision he removed the grafts to shorren the nose but I ended up with a hump. The tip is also droopy.
sorry for typos, should read
* be accomplished, shorten
I understand. Sending positive vibes your way. <3
UPDATED FROM meadowflower
3 years post

Over 3 years post revision

Been 3 years and a couple of months since revision. Hard to believe. My nose is pretty much the same since last time I updated. There's improvement post revision in certain aspects like the tip and nostrils. But the tip is still bulbous and long. The lower third of the bridge is wide. From some angles the profile is fine but from the right side it looks long and pointing down. Posting some photos.

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I think your nose looks cute
Thanks, that's sweet.
I think you look lovely but I can see what you mean. I think it should not be a difficult procedure in the right hands. Check out Lucian Ion in London. Worth travelling for the result. xo
Thanks. I do appreciate support and positive comments but I even appreciate it more when someone agrees with what I describe. I wish I could travel but at present it's not feasible for me. A number of surgeons said it's a difficult revision so I'm not sure if another procedure would be worth it!!
I think you look beautiful.
Thanks, Nessa. Hope you're doing well.
OMG. it looks so much better babe! I really love it. not too long but you are so used to the other one. did he use rib or ear? sorry, i can't read through everything atm because of finals. HAPPY FOR YOU. xoxo
Hi. Thanks, I agree it's much improved compared to pre revision. I didn't need rib/ear cartilage as I had enough septum!
I wonder how these remaining issues could be resolved. I'm super curious if they even can be. Like maybe those of us born with more tissue are just out of luck for archiving a certain look??? You always look pretty and your makeup is beautiful. I know how it feels to have lingering insecurities so thanks for being open and honest in your reviews!
I've wonder that too. My surgeon said he could revise it but not sure how much it will improve and whether it's worth going through another procedure and recovery. Thanks for the compliments. The tip looks huge when I don't wear makeup btw even in non selfies. When I see my photos with makeup I tell myself nothing wrong with the nose!! Hope you're liking your results :)
I understand! I am! The swelling is nearly all gone and it looks good! I need to update.
Good to hear that. I look forward to seeing your updates.
UPDATED FROM meadowflower
2 years post

Recent photos

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I think it looks good, natural, fits your face. I know you wanted more refinement but what u have is nice and natural ! Are you thinking about revision?
Thanks. It's an okay nose and at least doesn't have an operated look. I have an appointment with my surgeon in a couple of weeks yo discuss the things that bother me.
I don't know....to me you look gorgeous. You have a really beautiful face. I swear I can't see the things you feel are wrong--and I say that as a frequent visitor of your updates. You're just so pretty and his work is so subtle, but it still made a very nice very impactful improvement.
Thanks. I appreciate your compliments. Some of the issues don't show well in photos. I agree the change is subtle and natural. I hope you're doing well :)
Beautiful Lady!!
Thanks dolldaze. You're sweet ♡
Beautiful eyes !:-)
I appreciate it! Are you planning for a rhinoplasty?
Hi Zooster. I was thinking about it to take my bump down , but after seeing so many stories on here , I'm rethinking . I've seen too many tragedies , it worries me . Maybe , it's not worth the risk. i would like to keep my ethnicity in tact so I really have to find someone who respects that .
It looks natural and you have a great profile (straight and the tip is adequately projected)!
Thanks for the positive compliment. I thought my profile is a bit over projected especially from the right side. But I guess it's not bad. How are you and how is your nose now?
Literally, I'm trying to get a nose that looks like yours, your projection is perfect. I just had a procedure to actually elongate/project my nose...it's apparently a very tricky procedure. I might go under the knife again if my doctor thinks it's worth it. Anyway, your nose looks good now and thanks for listing the grafts your surgeon used! I might even ask my surgeon to use similar grafts.
You are stunning, striking, who cares about the nose, nobody sees the nose, but a beautiful woman! Hugs!
Hello Kat. What a wonderful compliment!! It means a lot to me. How is your search of a revision surgeon going? I hope you're able to find someone you trust. Please keep me posted. ♡♡ love zooster.
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