POSTED UNDER Rhinoplasty Reviews
31 Years Old - OPEN Rhino/Septo/Turbs - Chatswood, AU
UPDATED FROM Sydney31
2 years post
2.5 years post-op
WORTH IT$13,000
After 18 months post op and countless filler injections to correct the dent and unevenness on the tip of my nose, i stopped treatment as I fell pregnant. I taped my nose every single night during the 9 months of pregnancy taking me to a total of 2 years of daily taping. I stopped taping the day I gave birth to my son, a few weeks before my 2 years Nose-anniversary. The top of my nose finally feel soft again but I the unevenness as not corrected.
Overall I'm not very pleased with the work done by Dr shahidi, i find my nose too curvy (ski slip), would have preferred a straight nose like in the original computer generated photo DR Shahidi had done for me, before the surgery. Instead he gave a bit of a piggy nose, with an uneven tip.
Overall I'm not very pleased with the work done by Dr shahidi, i find my nose too curvy (ski slip), would have preferred a straight nose like in the original computer generated photo DR Shahidi had done for me, before the surgery. Instead he gave a bit of a piggy nose, with an uneven tip.
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UPDATED FROM Sydney31
6 months post
6 month post-op: issues with healing
Sorry for the late update. Attached is a photo taken a few days ago (no make up on) that clearly shows the issue with the skin not shrinking properly to the new bone structure on one side.
Has anyone had a similar issue? I'm 6+ month post op.
Has anyone had a similar issue? I'm 6+ month post op.
Replies (5)
September 24, 2015
yes i have the same thing... kinda like a bulge on the side of my nostril. Is that side still numb by any chance?
September 24, 2015
Hi thanks for leaving a comment here. No that side doesn't fill numb. Is there a chance you could email me a photo of yours?
September 27, 2015
Hi there, thank you for sharing your experience and being so honest. I've just booked in for surgery next year with Dr S.
Was he able to advise you as to the reasons why this has happened for you- the swelling troubles etc., ?
Was he able to advise you as to the reasons why this has happened for you- the swelling troubles etc., ?
September 28, 2015
Hi ladies
Im also booked in with Dr S. in December. I'm a little worried now considering your issues with healing. Are you still happy with the result?
Im also booked in with Dr S. in December. I'm a little worried now considering your issues with healing. Are you still happy with the result?
September 29, 2015
I am happy with the result in the sense that my new nose is still an improvement from what it was. I am especially happy with the side view - the new nose is shorter and I don't have a bump anymore. It makes me feel more confident and pretty. It fits better with my face and is more in proportion. For the front i am obviously a little upset about the asymmetry and the excess skin showing. Dr Shahidi said there he has no control over how the skin heals over the modified bone and cartilage structure. I guess, like with any surgery, you need to be aware that there is always a risk of complications.
September 29, 2015
The reasons are unknown. The surgery went well, I had minimal bruising, no complication during the initial 2 weeks of recovery. My skin is not particular thick either. The first issue (dent on the side of the nostril) appeared about 2 to 3 weeks in. This was left untreated for a few weeks (I thought it was normal so I waited for my scheduled consultation which was 6 weeks post-op. Since then I started getting filler injections to correct the dent and I believe it may have contributed to the visible asymmetry. Hard to say why the excess skin didn't shrink as yet. I am a healthy person, I didn't get any infection, nor did I bump my nose so I am Just unlucky I guess.
September 30, 2015
Thanks heaps for keeping us all updated! I really hope it gets better for you babe xx
So does this mean that you will need to plan for a revision to correct the issue? Can it be corrected?
So does this mean that you will need to plan for a revision to correct the issue? Can it be corrected?
September 30, 2015
Dr said there is 20% chance i will need revision. I still have 5 months to go before we make a call.
October 1, 2015
My fingers are crossed for you, hopefully it will all subside and it is just taking its sweet time to do so X
October 24, 2015
Hi
Just wondering how your tracking.... Any difference with the skin shrinking? Hope your healing is improving and all is well x
Just wondering how your tracking.... Any difference with the skin shrinking? Hope your healing is improving and all is well x
October 25, 2015
Hi there, very kind of you to checking for news. Overall things are okay, the sweeling has gone down a little but my supra tip is still numb. I still have the excess skin issues on the corners of my nostrils but I think i am really getting used to it now. Although my results are far from perfect, I have no regrets, I feel much more confident with the way I look. I love not having a hump anymore and I like my nose being smaller and in better proportion with my face. I am still hoping the issues will eventually resorb, preferably before the 1 year mark as consultation with Dr Shahidi will be to my own costs past that.
October 25, 2015
Good to hear your on the mend.. Your profile does look amazing!!!
I think I'm going to hate the waiting game, but it will all be worth it. I hope it all works out for you soon..
I've been told that I will have to pay for my consults after a month after surgery.... The one week and one month is included, but the rest of them which I think is every three months after that, I will need to pay to see the doctor...
Was that the case for you too?
Good to hear all is on the track for you :)
I think I'm going to hate the waiting game, but it will all be worth it. I hope it all works out for you soon..
I've been told that I will have to pay for my consults after a month after surgery.... The one week and one month is included, but the rest of them which I think is every three months after that, I will need to pay to see the doctor...
Was that the case for you too?
Good to hear all is on the track for you :)
October 25, 2015
Really? Are you having surgery with Dr Shahidi from Chatswood? Post-op care is included for the first year for me which i believe is standard. You should ask the question again. It's not normal.
October 25, 2015
That's what I thought... I read the paper work and sent an email asking and that's what they said to me.... My husband and I thought it was a little strange that I would have to pay for my post op appointments considering that it needs to be followed up and it takes a year to heal..... Maybe I will call up and ask again. Thanks lovely :)
I'm also paying close to 15k as well....
Is it cause you had issues with healing?
I'm also paying close to 15k as well....
Is it cause you had issues with healing?
October 25, 2015
I saw that on the sheet but its not the case for me either. I think it's if u want to see him (not ur follow up appointments that he arranges for u)
October 25, 2015
Oh ok.. I did email and one of the girls replied saying that every three months I will have to pay?? I have an appointment this week so will ask again... Thanks ladies X
October 27, 2015
I know lots of people on this forum that went with Dr Shahidi and as far as i know post-op care is included for everyone for the 1st year. But i did read that statement. The way i interpreted it is that if you need to have an urgent revision surgery then it has to be within 1 month (which will never happen as they always tell you because of the swelling they can't say if the problem is real or if it will resorbe naturally overtime).
May 1, 2017
Hi hope all is well. Still considering Dr Shahidi and was wondering if the above issues had abated for you and whether it would be too much to ask for a picture to see the final result. Very anxious on who to go with for my rhinoplasty. Kind regards and thanks for your honest thread.
UPDATED FROM Sydney31
6 months post
6 month post-op (3rd cortisone injection, 4th filler injection)
Hi All
Today I’m 6 month post-op. Sorry for the lack of update, life got busy.
- I saw my surgeon on July 2nd (4 month post-op) – he gave me a 2nd cortisone injection (to reduce the swelling) and a 3rd filler injection (for the dent in my tip).
- I saw my surgeon on August 27th (6 month post-op) – he gave me a 3rd cortisone injection and a 4th filler injection for the dent.
The swelling was still very uneven with the right side of the nose much more swollen. During my last visit, Dr Shahidi said he was happy with the left side but injected cortisone to get the tip and right side down. It seems to have worked as my nose is much smaller now but excess skin on my nose is now becoming obvious on the right side. To the touch it’s feel like loose skin (as supposed to tight and attached to the nose).
Also I thought I would write a quick summary of why I’m getting filler injections:
- On one particular spot of the tip, the skin has shrunk too fast within 2 weeks post-surgery. I thought it was part of the normal healing process as Dr Shahidi said healing would be a slow process, and not to worry about anything, that the swelling would be uneven etc. etc. etc.
- The result from the skin shrinking too quickly on a particular area created a large dent in my tip.
- Only when I saw the Dr again (2 month post-op – which I think was way too late for a first follow up appointment), the Dr freaked out about what had happen but it was too late, or was it?.
Since then I have had filler every time I saw the Dr (4 times) to fill the dent. Another related issue is a ‘blister’ like patch on my tip right near where the dent is. Basically it’s excess skin (I had my nose shorten significantly) not healing properly. I have had it for 4 months or so, it is quite obvious as the area is discoloured and looks like filled with air.
When I saw him last week I asked if he thought I would need revision surgery to overcome this problem, he said 10 to 20% chance. His argument is he is in control of the bone and cartilage during surgery but then how the skin heals is out of his hands.
To be honest, I was never warned about this type of complication, he never said I had thick skin or whatever. I guess it must be rare, I just got unlucky. I mean don't get me wrong I still love my results, my nose is way better than it used to be and I love my new profile.
My concern is because the filler is not permanent, will I have to pay for filler injections every couple of months for the rest of my life?
Anyway, I try not to think too much about it, I have another 6 months ahead for it to heal naturally.
FYI – Dr Shahidi doesn’t charge for cortisone injections or filler injection for the first year post surgery. After the first year, I was told I will have to pay for follow-up consultation, injections etc.
My next appointment is November 27t (I'll be 8.5 month).
Has any of you had a similar experience or heard of any?
Today I’m 6 month post-op. Sorry for the lack of update, life got busy.
- I saw my surgeon on July 2nd (4 month post-op) – he gave me a 2nd cortisone injection (to reduce the swelling) and a 3rd filler injection (for the dent in my tip).
- I saw my surgeon on August 27th (6 month post-op) – he gave me a 3rd cortisone injection and a 4th filler injection for the dent.
The swelling was still very uneven with the right side of the nose much more swollen. During my last visit, Dr Shahidi said he was happy with the left side but injected cortisone to get the tip and right side down. It seems to have worked as my nose is much smaller now but excess skin on my nose is now becoming obvious on the right side. To the touch it’s feel like loose skin (as supposed to tight and attached to the nose).
Also I thought I would write a quick summary of why I’m getting filler injections:
- On one particular spot of the tip, the skin has shrunk too fast within 2 weeks post-surgery. I thought it was part of the normal healing process as Dr Shahidi said healing would be a slow process, and not to worry about anything, that the swelling would be uneven etc. etc. etc.
- The result from the skin shrinking too quickly on a particular area created a large dent in my tip.
- Only when I saw the Dr again (2 month post-op – which I think was way too late for a first follow up appointment), the Dr freaked out about what had happen but it was too late, or was it?.
Since then I have had filler every time I saw the Dr (4 times) to fill the dent. Another related issue is a ‘blister’ like patch on my tip right near where the dent is. Basically it’s excess skin (I had my nose shorten significantly) not healing properly. I have had it for 4 months or so, it is quite obvious as the area is discoloured and looks like filled with air.
When I saw him last week I asked if he thought I would need revision surgery to overcome this problem, he said 10 to 20% chance. His argument is he is in control of the bone and cartilage during surgery but then how the skin heals is out of his hands.
To be honest, I was never warned about this type of complication, he never said I had thick skin or whatever. I guess it must be rare, I just got unlucky. I mean don't get me wrong I still love my results, my nose is way better than it used to be and I love my new profile.
My concern is because the filler is not permanent, will I have to pay for filler injections every couple of months for the rest of my life?
Anyway, I try not to think too much about it, I have another 6 months ahead for it to heal naturally.
FYI – Dr Shahidi doesn’t charge for cortisone injections or filler injection for the first year post surgery. After the first year, I was told I will have to pay for follow-up consultation, injections etc.
My next appointment is November 27t (I'll be 8.5 month).
Has any of you had a similar experience or heard of any?
Replies (3)
September 2, 2015
Hey! I'm so sorry to hear this.
Fillers are only temporary so i would imagine that you'd need to get them frequently if there is no other solution. I haven't heard of this problem from other RS'ers so I can't advise. Maybe get a second opinion from another surgeon that specialises in Rhinoplasty's? Are you able to put up some pictures so I can see what you are referring to?
Fillers are only temporary so i would imagine that you'd need to get them frequently if there is no other solution. I haven't heard of this problem from other RS'ers so I can't advise. Maybe get a second opinion from another surgeon that specialises in Rhinoplasty's? Are you able to put up some pictures so I can see what you are referring to?
September 2, 2015
Was hoping you would post. I am so sorry to hear it has not gone smoothly, this is the primary reason why I hesitate to go through the procedure as I have thick skin and have been advised there could be complications with the skin shrinking perfectly over the newly structured nose. Hope your situation gets rectified. Please post photos if you are able to.
September 4, 2015
Thanks for updating!! I'm so sorry to hear that it's still not healing right and that you have to keep getting fillers... When you do pay for them, how much will they cost you?
Do you still think your results are all worth it considering what you are going through now??
Hope it all gets better for you x
Do you still think your results are all worth it considering what you are going through now??
Hope it all gets better for you x
October 19, 2016
I love your profile and your story seems to have been a bit of a struggle. I worry because It seems like you went through a lot of work with your nose. The taping and the swelling and then the cortisone shots seem like a lot of work for a patient. I have seen onlin a few other Shahidi patients experience this and I wonder if it's because he makes every do the open nose surgery which I think is a more invasive and traumatic surgery than the closed nose. I'm going back and forth with him because visually I like his noses but what his patients go through seem a lot compared to closed surgery. I would love your opinion and thank you for sharing your progress!
October 20, 2016
Hello have also been wondering how your nose settled over time. Been considering Dr for a long time but not sure I could go through all the stresses you went through. Again thank you for sharing and pics would be great.
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