Rhinoplasty for Deviated Septum, Hanging Columella, and Supraalar Crease - Chestnut Hill, MA

The best before photo I have is my passport photo so I apologize for the quality but it is clear to see the change in my nose after.

I am attaching my before and after photos. My passport photo was the best before photo in which to compare to. It is a year and a half later and I love my nose now.

I did significant research to understand the areas of my nose that I wanted to improve. After the winter I had realized that my breathing was blocked into my left nostril. Because of this blockage, there was added strain to the right side when I would breathe in and the cartilage would collapse when I did so. Aesthetically, when looking at my profile, I could see inside my nose. Through research I learned this was defined as a "hanging" columella. I did extensive research in Boston for facial plastic surgeons and went to three consultations to decide the right surgeon for me. It was clear as soon as I met Dr. Spiegel that I was in the right place. He was so down to earth when I first met him and we discussed my concerns and things I would like to change. With some surgeons you can feel self conscious as if you are being too vain. Dr. Spiegel helped me to understand the medical terms for what I was seeing and what my options were to correct these. I have had two other plastic surgeries over ten years ago and my surgical experience with Dr. Spiegel was the best I have had yet. I truly felt that I was in his care and not an appointed nurse. Every step of the way we confirmed what it was I wanted to adjust. The day I returned from my procedure, I received flowers from the office step just reassuring they were available for any questions I had through my healing. After my bandages were removed and I get to see my perfect new nose that I could breathe out of, I had inadvertently taken an elbow to my nose on a Friday night. I wasn't able to gauge if I should be concerned. I sent Dr. Spiegel an email directly Saturday morning and he responded immediately and got in touch with me via phone. I had a such a positive surgical experience that I have gone to the office for other enhancements such as skincare, fillers, and microneedling. My skin looks better than ever based on the recommendations of Dr. Spiegel and Dr. Onir.