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Very Disappointed with Outcome - Calgary, AB
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I have selected Dr. Zakhary for my rhinoplasty...
Hanna1May 26, 2014
$8,500
I have selected Dr. Zakhary for my rhinoplasty surgery based on the good reviews of ratemds website.
Well, that was a HUGE mistake I made. In my mind I thought that those doctors ratings must be TRANSPARENT and ACCOUNTABLE. But now when I look back and read them again, it becomes so obvious that most of her postings were written by her office or her. They are so similar/type and most of patients won't be writing the same "wonderful" type things, as everyone's experience is different. Her rating is highly OVERRATED!!!
It's been less then 6 months post my rhinoplasty surgery, and regardless common thinking about swelling etc etc - too early to tell, the outcome - my nose is asymmetric and a tip is crooked. And it looked like that when my cast came off.
So at the end it all comes to doctor's skills and professionalism, which is NOT the case here.
Her comments on my concerns - that I am in good hands, its all swelling 90% bla bla bla. She never said I am sorry, I screwed up. Also she said that she is not "responsible for patient' healing" and that a tip of my nose "pulling to the side", which is not in her control, but it looked like that right after the cast came off - before any healing happened.
Anyway, by not accepting responsibilities for her bad job with my surgery, she is acting very unprofessional.
Now I have to wait and to find someone professional for a revision.
I am so disappointed with Dr. Zakhary. Please, DONT select your doctor based on "wonderful" rating. Don't make the same mistake I did. I don't regret a rhinoplasty in general, but I regret every day that I chose her.
Good luck everyone with your doctors! Just choose wisely !!!!
PS. I won't post any photos due to the privacy.
Well, that was a HUGE mistake I made. In my mind I thought that those doctors ratings must be TRANSPARENT and ACCOUNTABLE. But now when I look back and read them again, it becomes so obvious that most of her postings were written by her office or her. They are so similar/type and most of patients won't be writing the same "wonderful" type things, as everyone's experience is different. Her rating is highly OVERRATED!!!
It's been less then 6 months post my rhinoplasty surgery, and regardless common thinking about swelling etc etc - too early to tell, the outcome - my nose is asymmetric and a tip is crooked. And it looked like that when my cast came off.
So at the end it all comes to doctor's skills and professionalism, which is NOT the case here.
Her comments on my concerns - that I am in good hands, its all swelling 90% bla bla bla. She never said I am sorry, I screwed up. Also she said that she is not "responsible for patient' healing" and that a tip of my nose "pulling to the side", which is not in her control, but it looked like that right after the cast came off - before any healing happened.
Anyway, by not accepting responsibilities for her bad job with my surgery, she is acting very unprofessional.
Now I have to wait and to find someone professional for a revision.
I am so disappointed with Dr. Zakhary. Please, DONT select your doctor based on "wonderful" rating. Don't make the same mistake I did. I don't regret a rhinoplasty in general, but I regret every day that I chose her.
Good luck everyone with your doctors! Just choose wisely !!!!
PS. I won't post any photos due to the privacy.
Hanna1's provider
UPDATED FROM Hanna1
RE: About choosing wisely...
Hanna1June 2, 2014
I just wanted to post some information I didn't know about. That related to transparent doctors' practices I mentioned above.
http://cinsurancenews.blogspot.ca/2014/03/court-reaffirms-public-nature-of.html
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=12&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCcQFjABOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpsa.ab.ca%2FLibraries%2Fpro_complaints_disc%2F014186-000016117020-ot.pdf&ei=4xGMU8CRL5TboAT0xYL4CA&usg=AFQjCNH8ZqwA2HxmxApXbYDDwSBky-7LRw
http://cinsurancenews.blogspot.ca/2014/03/court-reaffirms-public-nature-of.html
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=12&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCcQFjABOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpsa.ab.ca%2FLibraries%2Fpro_complaints_disc%2F014186-000016117020-ot.pdf&ei=4xGMU8CRL5TboAT0xYL4CA&usg=AFQjCNH8ZqwA2HxmxApXbYDDwSBky-7LRw
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June 2, 2014
I had my Rhinoplasty with Dr. Zakhary 3 months ago and it is healing very well! It was swollen at first but of course got better after the first 3 months. Many Doctors told me this was normal. I will post pictures later :)
June 2, 2014
I had my Rhinoplasty with Dr. Zakhary 3 months ago and it is healing very well! It was swollen at first but of course got better after the first 3 months. Many Doctors told me this was normal. I will post pictures later :)
August 31, 2014
Thank-you for this review, I am also concerned about Fake reviews from Doctor's as anyone can leave a review. I don't take any review seriously that is too general. Reading a lot of general reviews makes me suspicious. I have been on the fence on whether or not I should get this procedure done. If I could 100% trust the surgeon I think I would do it but honestly I don't believe that will be a reality for me so I think I will abstain from the surgery. While my nose is a bit too big for my face it is not horrible by any means and I am cute the way I am. I wish it were smaller but I don't think the surgery is worth it considering how many things can go wrong.
September 16, 2014
Thanks for the post! I completely agree with you, and I believe she writes her own posts too!!
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