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Rhinoplasty - Sometimes Things Go Wrong - Claremont, AU

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Hey everyone, I was extremely hesitant to write...

fishoutofwater
$14,000
Hey everyone,
I was extremely hesitant to write this review as I have read such amazing reviews from others and I felt that perhaps I was an exception with my poor outcome following a rhinoplasty, septoplasty and turbinectomy with Dr Imani. I am nearly a year post op but I just wanted to share my experience for anyone considering rhinoplasty. I do not feel comfortable putting my photos up but please private message me and I will happily share my photos if you are genuinely seeking rhinoplasty.
I had wanted to get a nose job for a very long time, my nose had a bump and I wanted a smoother profile. After waiting and deliberating for a long time, I finally decided to go for a consultation with Dr Imani after seeing such amazing results from others on this site and reading yelp reviews. The consultation went well, Dr. Imani seemed confident, we discussed my bump and I said that I did not want the tip of my nose touched as I was happy with it. He said he could improve the appearance of my nose. He also examined the inside of my nose and said I had a deviated septum which could be corrected at the same time. After the consultation I felt very confident that we were on the same page, I was informed that the only dates for the surgery were a few months away or the next year, being excited about the procedure I wanted to book right away so I booked it two months after my consultation. I thought the high fees were reflective of the quality of surgery and I was already unhappy with my nose, how bad could it be?
The day of my surgery arrived and for the next two weeks I was so excited to see the results, but as soon as the tape came off, my nose looked tiny, the columella was hanging really low and my nostrils were flared (they never used to be). I remained calm and knew that swelling could mask results, but unfortunately my nose has not improved much at all, the shape that it was when the cast came off has remained, and my nose is only getting narrower. I have been informed that I have a mild pinched tip, notched alar rims, my nose looks really different on each side from the oblique view and I have a dent in my nose bridge. No nose is perfect and that's not what I was seeking, I just wanted the slight bump rasped down. I'm not sure what happened, it may have been a lack of clear communication, but the part that is most upsetting is being left with a pinched tip. I wanted a natural result and this has been a challenging time, when I went in for a check up not much was said about it when I raised concerns, just that it was healing and no one would be able to see the areas of concern. I have accepted that sometimes things go wrong which may have happened in my case.
This is just my experience and all surgeons have a case that requires revision there is no 100% success rate. Dr. Imani also has a lot of happy patients, but I just wanted to share my experience, that it can go wrong. If you're seeking a rhinoplasty: you should go on multiple consultations, take your time scheduling the appointment to make sure it is what you really want, see if you have rapport with the surgeon, make sure you like their before and after images and most importantly make sure you are on the same page with what you want to achieve. Again if you'd like to see photos or have any questions please send me a private message or comment below.

fishoutofwater's provider

Pedram Imani, FRACS, MS, MBBS (Hons)

Pedram Imani, FRACS, MS, MBBS (Hons)

Facial Plastic Surgeon, Specialist in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

Replies (9)

June 10, 2015
Thank you so much for writing this. I am from Perth and was planning to have my rhinoplasty with Dr Imani. I went for a consultation but got a bad feeling in my gut and never returned to book in for surgery. For a long time I have felt that maybe there was something wrong with me for questioning him, seeing as everyone else posted such positive reviews. I'm so sorry that you are unhappy with your result, but I'm so grateful for your honesty. You are helping so many people just by sharing. All the best to you, I hope that in time you make peace with your new nose or find another surgeon who will give you the results you wanted. x
June 10, 2015
Thank you so much for your lovely response, it means a lot to me knowing that this may help others with their decision making process. It is really important to trust your gut and I'm so happy to hear that you did and took your time making a decision. I saw that you are getting a rhinoplasty and I love the doctors aesthetics and have read lots of positive reviews about him. I will be thinking of you and I hope that you have a speedy recovery, with minimal swelling, the first two weeks are the most difficult waiting in anticipation :) Thank you so much again x
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June 10, 2015
Hi fishoutofwater. I'm so sorry you didn't get the results you wanted. I am having surgery with Dr Imani and would like the same thing as you done. Just the bridge shaved down a bit (no front or nostril changes). I also haven't seen any bad reviews and thought he must be good. I have had my consult and am now waiting for surgery. Would you be able to send me some before and after photos? It would be a huge help! Thank you :)
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June 16, 2015
Hello. I personal messaged you almost a week ago regarding before and after photos. I'm wondering why you haven't responded because you said you were happy to share photos?
June 29, 2015
Hey, sorry I have had a very busy week and don't come on here often. Am emailing them to you now.
September 25, 2015
Hi fishoutofwater. Hope you are doing well. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm in the same situation as you. I had a surgery with dr Imani a year ago and my result is absolute horror((( i had deviated septum it was a bit on diagonal. i wanted it to be on the middle and my tip to be shortened a tiny bit. I got a big bulky nose with very curved septum . It looks like c-shape now. Basicly i have a dent on my nose from one side n big lump from other side(( Very disappointing result.
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October 2, 2016
Hi, I am getting rhinoplasty with dr Imani and was wondering if you could please pm me your before/after photos? I'm excited but at the same time thinking I need to have a review appointment to go through some concerns I have. Thanks:)