POSTED UNDER Rhinoplasty REVIEWS
Primary rhino looked good for 2 years, but 3 years post, HORRIBLE
ORIGINAL POST
My nose was never wide, but the tip was bulbous. I...
deme555March 5, 2014
$6,300
My nose was never wide, but the tip was bulbous. I have wanted to refine the tip to be more attractive since I was sixteen years old. I was encouraged to wait until I was fully grown, which I did.
A plastic surgeon and friend of the family told me the Gunter Center (where Dr. Cochran operates) is the second-best rhinoplasty center in Dallas. I also did web research and was impressed by Dr. Cochran's before and after images. (I also scheduled a consultation with the purported best nose surgeon in Dallas, Dr. Rohrich, but I cancelled because I wanted to take a trip on that date).
Dr. Cochran was the only plastic surgeon (of the three I consulted with) who understood the look I wanted to achieve. He is very kind, respectful and professional in person. (I would point out that the other surgeons I consulted with were highly recommended and board-certified as well; they just didn't understand my aesthetic the way Dr. Cochran did.)
My operation (one week ago) went smoothly and my bandages came off yesterday. So far, I am convinced that no surgeon could have given me a better result. No one would ever be able to tell I've had a nose job, yet it is profoundly better than before. Once the swelling goes away completely I will update this review but I am already very, very impressed. I am so glad that I made this purchase. I believe Dr. Cochran is one of the most skilled out there.
A plastic surgeon and friend of the family told me the Gunter Center (where Dr. Cochran operates) is the second-best rhinoplasty center in Dallas. I also did web research and was impressed by Dr. Cochran's before and after images. (I also scheduled a consultation with the purported best nose surgeon in Dallas, Dr. Rohrich, but I cancelled because I wanted to take a trip on that date).
Dr. Cochran was the only plastic surgeon (of the three I consulted with) who understood the look I wanted to achieve. He is very kind, respectful and professional in person. (I would point out that the other surgeons I consulted with were highly recommended and board-certified as well; they just didn't understand my aesthetic the way Dr. Cochran did.)
My operation (one week ago) went smoothly and my bandages came off yesterday. So far, I am convinced that no surgeon could have given me a better result. No one would ever be able to tell I've had a nose job, yet it is profoundly better than before. Once the swelling goes away completely I will update this review but I am already very, very impressed. I am so glad that I made this purchase. I believe Dr. Cochran is one of the most skilled out there.
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UPDATED FROM deme555
3 years post
BEWARE OF DR. SPENCER COCHRAN!
deme555April 23, 2017
I left a glowing review 9 days after my primary rhinoplasty with Dr. Cochran. If only I could've anticipated how much would change in the three years afterward.
Year 1: Looked fine
Year 2: Tip becoming sharper than I wanted, but still fine
Year 3: Extremely sharp pinched tip, horrible indentation and collapsed appearance....
This is horrible. I'm in distress about this...I really need a revision rhinoplasty expert. I've heard that Cochran may offer a revision for free, but honestly, going under his knife a second time sounds like madness to me.
This is so bad. I thought I did my research in picking Cochran, but still this horrible result.
After more research I am going to go with Dr. Rod J. Rohrich for my revision. I'm going to schedule my consultation with him soon. I'll update. Please wish me luck....
And everyone, please think very carefully about undergoing major plastic surgery like rhinoplasty! I now realize how risky, how complicated it truly is! If you feel you can live with your current nose, you may just want to keep it.
Year 1: Looked fine
Year 2: Tip becoming sharper than I wanted, but still fine
Year 3: Extremely sharp pinched tip, horrible indentation and collapsed appearance....
This is horrible. I'm in distress about this...I really need a revision rhinoplasty expert. I've heard that Cochran may offer a revision for free, but honestly, going under his knife a second time sounds like madness to me.
This is so bad. I thought I did my research in picking Cochran, but still this horrible result.
After more research I am going to go with Dr. Rod J. Rohrich for my revision. I'm going to schedule my consultation with him soon. I'll update. Please wish me luck....
And everyone, please think very carefully about undergoing major plastic surgery like rhinoplasty! I now realize how risky, how complicated it truly is! If you feel you can live with your current nose, you may just want to keep it.
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April 24, 2017
Thank you so much for updating your post. Whatever happened with Dr. Rohrich?
May 15, 2017
I'm seeing him on the 24th of this month. Of course, I am not sure I will let him operate on me (we have to be so careful), but I look forward to hearing what he says. I'll let you all know what happens.
April 25, 2017
I am literally in the same boat you are and have met with Dr Rohrich a couple of times. Surgery with Dr. Cochran was an absolute nightmare for me!!! I do not recommend him at all. I knew something was wrong the minute the cast came off. He overused grafts and just did way too much in general. However, the experience was so terrifying that I may just try to live with this result as I am terrified of putting my face in another doctors hands. If you can fill us in about your experience with dr Rohrich it would greatly help us dr Cochran patients who were botched and grafted :((((
May 15, 2017
I'm sorry to hear that. I really do understand. I'll let you know what happens with Dr. Rohrich; I'm seeing him in 9 days for a consult. Let's hope that he really is one of the best in the country at revision rhinoplasty, the way everyone says he is.
May 15, 2017
Please keep me posted. I have a consult with dr Rohrich in June. Good luck!!
June 4, 2017
Well, I saw him! Dr. Rohrich told me he sees noses like mine all the time and that he could make it look a lot better.
As for his surgical strategy, he told me he'd use a cartilage graft to augment my dorsum--since it's currently caved in. Also, he's going to take out my current tip (placed by Cochran) and make a new one for me--a softer, rounder and bigger one. Also he's going to shave down some asymmetrical bone I've got on my bridge (not Cochran's fault, I was born with that.)
Just FYI--Rohrich uses cartilage grafts from the MTF cadaver bank. My dad's a surgeon and he told me this was very safe and widely accepted--but just be aware, Rohrich won't be taking cartilage out of your rib. That's what I thought he'd do. I was wrong. In fact I asked them if I could insist on using my own rib--they told me it'd be thousands more dollars in surgical costs. Urk. Guess we're going with cadaver. Just be aware!
Rohrich seemed confident. What can I say? I really need a new nose, and so I decided to trust him. So I've scheduled surgery with him very very soon--June 16th, 2017.
What did I think of Dr. Rohrich? I liked him, he felt trustworthy, but of course so did Dr. Cochran. I don't put too much stock in bedside manner anymore! I'm literally trusting Dr. Rohrich's reputation. Not just all the internet reviews and magazine rankings--an ENT who's a friend of my family told me long ago that Rohrich is the best in Dallas. So...here we go again! I sure hope I'm not being rash.
Ooh--one more thing. One good thing about Rohrich was that he understood exactly what I was trying to say about aesthetics, my nose's shape, etc. There was no confusion between us. Big relief. I just hope that it translates to surgery. However--this is the second go-round and I'm not terribly picky this time. I just want a stable normal-looking pretty nose!
One last last thing! Rohrich doesn't 'draw' or 'create' the photo renderings of your new nose himself. His photographer does that and emails the pics to you later. But you know, I don't put too much stock in the photo renderings anymore. They're just photoshop pics.
Hope this gives you some perspective if you're debating whether or not to schedule with Rohrich! Best of luck!
As for his surgical strategy, he told me he'd use a cartilage graft to augment my dorsum--since it's currently caved in. Also, he's going to take out my current tip (placed by Cochran) and make a new one for me--a softer, rounder and bigger one. Also he's going to shave down some asymmetrical bone I've got on my bridge (not Cochran's fault, I was born with that.)
Just FYI--Rohrich uses cartilage grafts from the MTF cadaver bank. My dad's a surgeon and he told me this was very safe and widely accepted--but just be aware, Rohrich won't be taking cartilage out of your rib. That's what I thought he'd do. I was wrong. In fact I asked them if I could insist on using my own rib--they told me it'd be thousands more dollars in surgical costs. Urk. Guess we're going with cadaver. Just be aware!
Rohrich seemed confident. What can I say? I really need a new nose, and so I decided to trust him. So I've scheduled surgery with him very very soon--June 16th, 2017.
What did I think of Dr. Rohrich? I liked him, he felt trustworthy, but of course so did Dr. Cochran. I don't put too much stock in bedside manner anymore! I'm literally trusting Dr. Rohrich's reputation. Not just all the internet reviews and magazine rankings--an ENT who's a friend of my family told me long ago that Rohrich is the best in Dallas. So...here we go again! I sure hope I'm not being rash.
Ooh--one more thing. One good thing about Rohrich was that he understood exactly what I was trying to say about aesthetics, my nose's shape, etc. There was no confusion between us. Big relief. I just hope that it translates to surgery. However--this is the second go-round and I'm not terribly picky this time. I just want a stable normal-looking pretty nose!
One last last thing! Rohrich doesn't 'draw' or 'create' the photo renderings of your new nose himself. His photographer does that and emails the pics to you later. But you know, I don't put too much stock in the photo renderings anymore. They're just photoshop pics.
Hope this gives you some perspective if you're debating whether or not to schedule with Rohrich! Best of luck!
June 4, 2017
I so appreciate your thorough response! I have an appointment with him tomorrow as well. He has a stellar reputation and tons of rhinoplasty experience so I really believe you are in good hands. Please, I hope you don't mind that I will be following your journey because Dr. Rohrich is the best of the best in Dallas and I really don't want to travel outside of dallas. I wish you all the best and nothing but positive energy for a favorable outcome!!!
January 25, 2018
Thank you so much for your post. Can you please update us about your surgery w Rohrich. You do not have to post pics. Ive had a few surgeries and I need to get an idea if he is the best surgeon for me. Do you like uour results. Is it better
June 27, 2017
Thank you for posting! I hope your surgery went well with Dr Rohrich, looking forward to your update!
June 30, 2017
Let me know what type of cartilage he uses . I live in Texas and looking for a good expert
August 9, 2017
I'm curious if you had the procedure done by Dr. Rohrich? I'm 7 month post-op revision rhinoplasty done by Dr. Rohrich & am NOT pleased at all with the result.
August 11, 2017
Gwen what happened with Dr Rohrich? Im so sorry to hear that you are not pleased. Can you elaborate? Thanks again
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