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My Revision Journey Begins. Beverly Hills, CA
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It’s been over a year since my 2nd rhinoplasty...
masonvirSeptember 14, 2015
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It’s been over a year since my 2nd rhinoplasty with Dr Ashkan Ghavami in august 2014 he ruined my nose completely give me a huge bulky nose, bulbous tip, collapsed bridge, pushed in columella, my nose is a complete botch..... I had to wait a year in order to get another rhino to fix his mess…so i started my research...
After tremendous researches through worldwide forums including realself, makemeheal, rateMD, etc etc..since months. I narrowed my list between Dr Richard Fleming, Dr Jay Calvert and Dr Andrew Frankel. I found, Dr Fleming is extremely nice but he does not do much tip work and thats what I need. Dr Calvert is very confident but extremely expensive $40k …
So I finally decided to go with Dr Frankel, During the first consultation he spent over an hour with me and explaining everything in great detail. He took photos and spent a good amount of time discussing everything he would and could accomplish. He will narrow the tip, make higher strong bridge, showing lil columela, and remove old scars. My goal is to get a really more refined tip from the front view; moreover, slim long nose . My first consultation went very well 5/5.
After 3 weeks, I set up another consultation with him (the only thing I dint like that he consults with his fellows) and I wasn’t comfortable so I dint ask him many questions at that time - but Dr Frankel again explained me everything in detail again, 2nd consultation went fine 4/5.
After 2nd consultation, I booked my surgery date , paid the balance (fees) done with all the requirements as required - but I wanted to meet one more time again with Dr Frankel (not with his fellow) before my surgery, so I requested another consultation and this time I wanted to go over everything in more detail. Sadly, Dr Frankel didn’t give me his time and asked me not to repeat my questions over and over. I felt neglected and his attitude was completely changed …I found it very weird…. My surgery is on September 24th and am so worried and depressed with Dr Frankel’s behavior….should I still consider him or cancel my surgery??? Anybody??? I like Dr Frankel and I totally trust him he is a great surgeon, I was surprised with his attitude …..
I will be posting my pics and you tube videos soon.....
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After tremendous researches through worldwide forums including realself, makemeheal, rateMD, etc etc..since months. I narrowed my list between Dr Richard Fleming, Dr Jay Calvert and Dr Andrew Frankel. I found, Dr Fleming is extremely nice but he does not do much tip work and thats what I need. Dr Calvert is very confident but extremely expensive $40k …
So I finally decided to go with Dr Frankel, During the first consultation he spent over an hour with me and explaining everything in great detail. He took photos and spent a good amount of time discussing everything he would and could accomplish. He will narrow the tip, make higher strong bridge, showing lil columela, and remove old scars. My goal is to get a really more refined tip from the front view; moreover, slim long nose . My first consultation went very well 5/5.
After 3 weeks, I set up another consultation with him (the only thing I dint like that he consults with his fellows) and I wasn’t comfortable so I dint ask him many questions at that time - but Dr Frankel again explained me everything in detail again, 2nd consultation went fine 4/5.
After 2nd consultation, I booked my surgery date , paid the balance (fees) done with all the requirements as required - but I wanted to meet one more time again with Dr Frankel (not with his fellow) before my surgery, so I requested another consultation and this time I wanted to go over everything in more detail. Sadly, Dr Frankel didn’t give me his time and asked me not to repeat my questions over and over. I felt neglected and his attitude was completely changed …I found it very weird…. My surgery is on September 24th and am so worried and depressed with Dr Frankel’s behavior….should I still consider him or cancel my surgery??? Anybody??? I like Dr Frankel and I totally trust him he is a great surgeon, I was surprised with his attitude …..
I will be posting my pics and you tube videos soon.....
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Replies (37)
September 15, 2015
So dissapointed to hear this. I heard something similar happened with someone who emailed him questions. I wish surgeons had more patience and understanding. I don't know why but this has happened to me so many times, they get angry at the patient for asking questions. We don't need that, we are in a fragile state. And also - why get angry? They do realise that if we have surgery we will be paying them? I hate how they often make it seem like they are doing us a favour. My revision surgeon who made my nose worse even said I was lucky he worked with me after the op!
September 15, 2015
Also - he didn't see me with anyone - strange he saw you with others present. Is this the norm for him?
September 16, 2015
Carlyjohnson i totally agree that surgeons should have more patients and understanding about their patients concerns. how long ago you had your surgery done? did you go with Frankel? yeah some doctors are money hungry they dont care nothing but THE MONEY...
I really like dr frankel he is a great surgeon and i dont think h is money hungry man, he make beautiful noses, average looking noses (somewhat pretty) and less average looking noses (unhappy patients). he can turn those average looking noses (unhappy patients) into beautiful noses if he really listens and care about his patients concerns .. not sure if he had a bad day or he is just like that.. I still trust him and i havent canceled my surgery yet!!
i will keep you posted and i will upload my pics and videos soon... please pray for me thanks a ton !!
I really like dr frankel he is a great surgeon and i dont think h is money hungry man, he make beautiful noses, average looking noses (somewhat pretty) and less average looking noses (unhappy patients). he can turn those average looking noses (unhappy patients) into beautiful noses if he really listens and care about his patients concerns .. not sure if he had a bad day or he is just like that.. I still trust him and i havent canceled my surgery yet!!
i will keep you posted and i will upload my pics and videos soon... please pray for me thanks a ton !!
September 16, 2015
Best of luck. I'm hoping to have a revision with Frankel next year. Would love to hear how your surgery goes
September 16, 2015
I can certainly tell you that my surgery went extremely well and I really love my new nose... During surgery he even corrected and took care of another problem issues I had with my first nose surgery which left stretching scars on both sides of the outer edge of my nostrils... I was so happily surprised and was in tears at how wonderful my nose now looked. You can't even tell or see the scars now! Plus he took care of my deviated septum and I can now freely breath through both sides! Dr Mayer's work and surgical skills really went beyond my expectations.
September 20, 2015
StephenieP, I thought you had surgery with Mayer? Or did you have surgery with Frankel?
September 15, 2015
lso - he didn't see me with anyone - strange he saw you with others present. Is this the norm for him
September 16, 2015
He was wonderful about that... Listened to all of my concerns and went beyond answering all of my questions with full explanations of what he seen and what he proposed for me. He had no objections with others being present with me and even took me in to see others that were post-op and getting their check ups. Of course he asked all parties if it was OK with them... All of us who were his patients were openly very satisfied with his work and skills!
September 16, 2015
i dont have enough time to find someone else.. my surgery is on 09/24/15 and all the requirements are done...hopefully, he gives me the nose i want and thats all i care for now...
I will keep you posted...Thanks
I will keep you posted...Thanks
September 16, 2015
Be positive ... He really does amazing work! Hugs
UPDATED FROM masonvir
The big day – TOMORROW SEPTEMBER 24TH
masonvirSeptember 23, 2015
So I decided to go with Dr frankel and am sure he will give me the result I want . AMEN!!
I can't believe my surgery is tomorrow morning, oh lord! am so very much nervous and trying to be more positive. I started my low sodium diet 3 days prior to my surgery as this will help with the swelling and the healing process, started taking bromelain and arnica. OMG! The day is here in few more hours, please wish me luck and pray for me please please everyone…thanks!! will update after my successful operation …AMEN!
I can't believe my surgery is tomorrow morning, oh lord! am so very much nervous and trying to be more positive. I started my low sodium diet 3 days prior to my surgery as this will help with the swelling and the healing process, started taking bromelain and arnica. OMG! The day is here in few more hours, please wish me luck and pray for me please please everyone…thanks!! will update after my successful operation …AMEN!
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September 25, 2015
Hope you're feeling okay!
UPDATED FROM masonvir
Operation successful
masonvirSeptember 26, 2015
Hi everyone, sorry for the late update..
operation went successful, Dr Frankel met me before the surgery, he put me on ease, I really like him. My surgery was at 2.50-3 hours..he used both of my ears for grafting
Am doing great, no swelling, no bruising
Left ear hurts the most but the rest is fine...
Keep you all posted...thanks everyone
operation went successful, Dr Frankel met me before the surgery, he put me on ease, I really like him. My surgery was at 2.50-3 hours..he used both of my ears for grafting
Am doing great, no swelling, no bruising
Left ear hurts the most but the rest is fine...
Keep you all posted...thanks everyone
Replies (4)
September 26, 2015
Thank you for posting photos!!
October 26, 2015
Please post pictures! I am happy for you. I know hot it feels with an ugly nose :,(!
October 10, 2016
I am curious why you needed grafting if you were making your nose smaller?
I will keep you posted...Thanks