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Ready or Not? - Chicago, IL

Name: Ready or Not? - Chicago, IL
Item: Anil R. Shah, MD
Author: Eliza00

ORIGINAL POST

I have met with Dr Shah and Moynihan. Found that...

Eliza00July 7, 2014

$5,500

I have met with Dr Shah and Moynihan. Found that my consultation with Shah was much more informative and he seemed to have a vision which made me really consider this surgery in the near future. I feel like I still need several more opinions but then again I already have gotten four. Besides my bump I have been told I would need tip refinement for best results - which scares me but its necessary.

I have been contemplating a rhinoplasty since I was 12 years old, which was about 10 years ago. I met with a few Doctors in the Chicagoland area when I was 19 but got a bit frightened by the procedure when I found out noses are a lot more complicated then just straightening my profile - oh and I lacked a couple spare thousands in my bank account being a student. However I have the money and still think about the procedure daily and am about to book with Shah after having my consultation. However my doubts are time off work and me returning to school the day after cast removal? Any thoughts, suggestions?

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Replies (6)

Angie_M

July 8, 2014

Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf! How many days after surgery is the cast removal? I was able to go back out into public after about 5-6 days, felt really comfortable being out after a week. Please keep us posted on how it all goes!

Eliza00

November 17, 2014

Seven days including the day of surgery is when the cast will be removed. I have a few family parties after for the holidays so Im hoping my bruising doesn't last too long.

littlebird22

July 11, 2014

I've got an appointment with Dr. Shah too.... let me know how it goes!! IYou can return to work/school after a week, but recovery is varied for everyone. I think it also depends on whether or not its an open or closed rhinoplasty.

someperson

July 15, 2014

Bring your own photos of how you want your nose done and give him specific notes of everything you want done. He seems very rushed at times and you don't want him to forget. Also, you may have to call him after the surgery, as he may be gone before you wake up. Additionally, you are looking at a 6 month - 2 year recovery process before your nose fully heals. It is a roller coaster of emotions if your nose is turning out not as you had expected.

hailthom

August 29, 2017

i had a similar experience. he didn't take any notes, seemed all over the place, rushed to leave the room. the day of the surgery, he met with me very briefly, with the wrong pictures (i had sent him a picture of of a morph from another doctor that I wanted to use) rushed again and seemed to suggest things like: "i'm also going to remove the shadows on your nostrils, because i don't like them!" this was not part of the plan and it took me by surprise. what i hated the most was that when i woke up after surgery, he never came to see me to tell me that everything went well. he didn't even return any of my calls that whole week (i always got a staff member, heather, making excuses for him). ony when i got to the cast removal did he have to face me.

aksss

May 6, 2015

I luv his work! He did an excellent job..congratulations!

UPDATED FROM Eliza00

3 months post

One month until surgery!

Eliza00November 17, 2014

I finally was brave enough to book my surgery, It will be in December. I'll keep you guys updated! Any tips on what necessities I may need for recovery? I took off two weeks of work just too make sure I am comfortable when I return - I work super long hours. I'm so excited but incredibly nervous at the same time, but can only hope for the best!

Replies (5)

aimee85

November 28, 2014

Our surgeries are on the same date! Good luck!!

Eliza00

December 12, 2014

Thanks! You too! What time is yours ?

ohlala_thenewMe

December 5, 2014

The day is almost here!! :)

Eliza00

December 12, 2014

Yes I know! I'm really starting to get anxious - met with him today, wish getting your nose done was as simple as just take the bump away! What kind of questions did you ask in your preop?

Standard lover

December 12, 2014

I think 2 weeks is a great amount of time to allow for recovery. You will be amazed at how good you will feel just after one week.

UPDATED FROM Eliza00

4 months post