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Horrible experience with dr Pavajeau Luis Munez in Bogota - Colombia, CO
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I underwent a Rhinoplasty and a lower face lift...
carola1987October 23, 2014
$5,500
I underwent a Rhinoplasty and a lower face lift with Dr Pavajeau. Both surgeries were unsuccessful and left me with a 30.000 dollars damages. The Rhinoplasty has left me with a weaken nasal valve and breathing problems. Despite I told hin I didnt want him to modify my nose tip. He took too much cartilage and my nose tip needs now a cartilage graft to support it. It has collapsed few months later and now it's droopy, bulbous and underprojected. He was supposed and has been paid for a lower face lift . He instead performed a rather aggressive underchin lipo wich left me with many scars under my chin and a saggy skin .If any doctor can advise how to correct this I'd be very grateful . I wil upload other pictures.
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UPDATED FROM carola1987
1 year post
2 botched surgeries with Dr. Luis Pavajeau in Bogota
carola1987February 19, 2015
I'm really happy that Realself exists to warn people. I 'm also disappointed to see that my surgeon under a false nick Salome Bautista is defaming me and this should not be allowed .It's incredible that someone who underwent a surgery 12 years ago decided to write a review after the negative one I have uploaded . This is not smart Dr Pavajeau! I 'd like to add that I have no interest writing a negative review about a surgeon in Bogota . I underwent two botched surgeries with this incompetent surgeon and I have several reports I can upload from reputable surgeons in Europe and in the USA who certified the damages he caused me .PLEASE WARNING! STAY AWAY FROM THIS SURGEON!
I'm still waiting to undergo a revision rhinoplaty as no one is able to fix the extended damages he caused me . I need a 7 hours nose revision with rib graft to supply all the cartilage he took from nose. My nose collapsed and now it's under projected , droopy and bulbous. I have a valve problem causing me breathing difficulty. I 'm always wearing nasal strips .I underwent the rhinoplasty for a modest bump and now I have to rebuild my entire nose. All the structure has to redone For the lifting I have to wait a bit. He convinced me to undergo the surgery even if I didn't need it as you can see from the pictures . I have been there for a vaser lipo and I ended doing two surgeries.He has many negative reviews in Spanish .Everything is fake in his website.I really do not have any interest and his email showed the lack of respect towards patients. He has never proposed any solution . For my neck I spent thousands dollars doing Exilis, carboxitherapy, massage etc .
I'm still waiting to undergo a revision rhinoplaty as no one is able to fix the extended damages he caused me . I need a 7 hours nose revision with rib graft to supply all the cartilage he took from nose. My nose collapsed and now it's under projected , droopy and bulbous. I have a valve problem causing me breathing difficulty. I 'm always wearing nasal strips .I underwent the rhinoplasty for a modest bump and now I have to rebuild my entire nose. All the structure has to redone For the lifting I have to wait a bit. He convinced me to undergo the surgery even if I didn't need it as you can see from the pictures . I have been there for a vaser lipo and I ended doing two surgeries.He has many negative reviews in Spanish .Everything is fake in his website.I really do not have any interest and his email showed the lack of respect towards patients. He has never proposed any solution . For my neck I spent thousands dollars doing Exilis, carboxitherapy, massage etc .
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February 22, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about this! The neck can probably be fixed pretty cheaply, just looks like it needs a bit of tightening. My concern is your nose. Good luck and I'm sure a good surgeon can fix it, still you shouldn't of had to go through such a horrible experience. My prayers are with you. God Bless
February 22, 2015
I would like to add that if your Dr. showed pictures of you to another patient isn't that a breech of patient confidentiality? That doesn't seem legal.
August 3, 2016
You have to remember legality only pertains to the country the procedure was done. Columbia is not the US in regards to this and ability to sue.
April 19, 2015
May 17, 2015
I feel for you and the experience you have had, but in order to get the full picture; before pics would really be necessary. Could you please post some pics of your face and neck before the surgery. This Dr. is actually somewhat renowned in Colombia for his work. I have no idea who he is personally, and live in NYC (never even been to Colombia). I came across him when searching for a good rhinoplasty surgeon, and so far this is the first bad review I've found. I appreciate you posting, but would really like to see some before pics to have the complete picture. Thanks and good luck!
April 28, 2017
Sorry but it's insulting to even ask for before pics in order to dilute he outcome. It's very obviously a poor job, regardless of the starting point! Let's support this poor lady.
September 8, 2015
As far as I know South Korea well-known in cosmetic surgery, maybe you should search more info through web.
Here I take this from website, "With the very demanding media that constantly taunts people to strive for perfection, most would think that the United States of America would take the top spot. But with the shooting popularity of cosmetic surgery in Asia, another country has overtaken the number one position with the most procedures done – and that is South Korea." (http://www.***********)
And for the neck area, maybe you can try Luminesce cellular rejuvenation serum. You can find this serum posted in You tube too. Find advice with the doctors if you don't have confidence. Here is the website, http://www.****************p=LUMINESCE
Hope you recover soon.
UPDATED FROM carola1987
2 years post
Horrible experience with Dr Luis Munez Pavajeau in Bogota
carola1987June 26, 2015
I just want to let you know I finally underwent a revision rhinoplasty on the 30 April in Los Angeles after I have seen 19 surgeons as I couldn't trust anyone. I had various cartilage grafts and the healing is longer and uncomfortable. My nose looks much better and I could finally breathe after the surgery despite I had splints inside my nose. My surgeon told me he has never seen such an aggressive rhinoplasty. Dr Pvajeau in Bogota took all the cartilage and I needed multiple grafts to reshape my nose and give it support . I will post pictures.Thank you all and good luck !
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June 26, 2015
June 26, 2015
In fact her procedure cost 5,500 25 years ago and mine just cost 3,100 three days ago? Something isn't right here. Real Self needs to review this 25 yr old vendetta, I'm not buying it, and didn't. That's why I had three amazing procedures just done in the highest quality facility for only 5,100 total...hmmmm
July 6, 2015
June 26, 2015
July 6, 2015
September 4, 2015
Omg you story is so terrible I'm so sorry you went thru all this pain how terrible that most be , I really hope you get better soon , best of luck
September 5, 2015
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I just found out that Dr Pavajeau uploaded my pictures and emails . This is against medical ethic and violated my rights. I have never signed a consent to allow him to publish my pictures .This is how things go in Colombia !