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Choosing Ashkan Ghavami for my Rhinoplasty Was a Huge Mistake - Beverly Hills, CA

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Words can't express sadness and regret I feel...

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Words can't express sadness and regret I feel since rhinoplasty performed by Ghavami in April of 2015. I have never been teased or bullied about my nose but I always felt insecure. My nose was deviating to the left and my bump was kind of big . My front was not perfect but it never bothered me since my profile was the only concern and that's is the main reason why I decided to have this procedure done. I wanted minor changes and I wanted to keep the overall shape of my nose. The only thing that I wanted to change is to shave the bump. I picked Ghavami since he was preaching about natural results blah blah .. He agreed to straighten my nose and shave the bump. That's all! That was supposed to be all. What I got instead is something completely the opposite. My nose was upturned and shortened too much, my tip was completely redone leaving me with very pinched look. I have also developed saddle nose deformity which was confirmed by 2 doctors here on RS and by Richard Davis who I met a couple of months ago. According to Davis, the only way to fix this is with rib grafts. Ghavami thinks that my nose looks good and he can fix it easily in the office. First solution he offered was to shave my bump, which I refused since I think my nose is too small already. The second solution he offered is to take a piece of ear cartilage and fill in the dent below my bump - also office procedure! Scary right ? There is no way I would agree to this!!
For anyone considering rhinoplasty please please please rethink how much you dislike your nose. Don't take this decision lightly. If you really have to do it, please go to a facial plastic surgeon who is specialized in rhinoplasty and doesn't perform 50 other body procedures.
Physical part of rhinoplasty was not bad at all.. no pain for me and just a little discomfort since I had to breathe through my mouth. Emotional part is excruciating!! Sleepless nights, nightmares, anxiety attacks, sadness, crying ... the worst part is looking at the mirror and not being able to recognize myself .. so so sad :(
It's true how they say rhinoplasty can change your life and it did for me in a negative way. I really hope nobody goes through this :(

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Ashkan Ghavami, MD

Ashkan Ghavami, MD

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December 8, 2016
December 8, 2016
Your words made me very sad. What are you going to do to resolve it? I pray to God you stay strong and your nose turns out perfect in the end.
December 8, 2016
I've no clue i'm physically emotionally and financially drained. I have no option at the minute and to be honest I thought I'd found a surgeon but know all the recent ones I'm seeing are where people are unhappy girltown and hanginginthere I'm just so confused! I haven't got the money anyway I'm from the uk and it looks like it's going to cost a fortune to get to the states and see someone there :-( I am very sad. Tried counselling but it's not helped me at all when you go from being attractive and pretty (other people's words and tbh I was) to looking awlful its hard to accept. I was full of life and it's being taken away I'd rather nobody ever saw me again right now. But not only does it look bad it feels terrible!
Thanks so much for your prayers though, kind of you.
December 8, 2016
Why not see Lucion ion if you're in the uk?
December 9, 2016
I am so sorry to hear you are going through this too :( Please know that you have us who understand what are you going through and you are not alone. It will get better!!! I agree with Labrador90210 that maybe you can check out Lucion since you live in UK. From what I have seen here he had some good results and he helped out many unhappy patients who had bad primaries. Even just a consult to hear his opionion and current situation and what can be done to be approved. It really helps when we hear professional opinion and how there is hope. I knew that something was wrong with my nose after surgery and it was becoming more and more visible since the swelling went down. He kept saying just massage it and it will go away.. it didn't and that's why I started seeking different opionions and it was worse than I imagined. Davis was honest and told me that my nose could be improved but he would have to use my rib. That broke my heart even more. Now I have to risk more and harm another part of my body in order to fix it. Another scary part is uncertainty of rib and how will body accept it and if it's going to wrap :( so so sad . Anyway, I know I will eventually have revision since I don't want to live like this forever but I am not sure when. Maybe when I have more courage ! I just can't imagine going through another unsuccessful procedure :(
I really hope you find some hope too and please know you can always write to me and vent . You are not alone and RS have your back ! And please post a review so other patients considering your primary doctor can make better decisions.
All the best !
December 14, 2016
I honestly don't think his gallery is that great if I'm honest however admit there are lots of good reviews on here. I'm concerned mainly about the front view of my nose and looking at pictures I'm not convinced. But I am going to go see him anyway as seems like the only credible nose surgeon in the U.K. What frightens me though is he does face and body and I feel I need someone who specialises in one area or just the face.
December 14, 2016
Thanks so much for your message I will post a review soon promise over Christmas when I have the time to sit and write and collate photos. It's draining to look at my old photos and see the dr awful difference I now have. But I do know I have to help steer others away from making a big mistake. I'm sorry you are also going through this, girltowns new review and nose is fabulous so I'm feeling more hopeful now. If money was no issue I'd be on a plane tomorrow sadly I have to sit wait and see if I can save up enough! That's equally depressing. All the best to you to :-)
December 8, 2016
December 9, 2016
Sorry to hear about your bad outcome. Are you considering revision ?
Yeah I read some bad reviews about Naficy lately. It's unreal how they charge so much and deliver nothing. I said it in general that a person have a much better chances with doctor who only does noses compared to doctor who does noses, breasts, tommy tucks, s curves and all that. I know and I realized that nothing is guaranteed and no surgeon is perfect.
December 8, 2016
I'm really sorry this happened to you
December 8, 2016
What are you going to do? I sincerely hope you end up with a beautiful result
December 9, 2016
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am considering revision with Davis but I am not sure when it will happen.
December 9, 2016
he is a wonderful person and a great surgeon. if you need his email, i will give it to you. he consulted with me and gave me his opinion via email.
December 8, 2016
Why not see Lucion ion if you're in the uk?