Dr. Le Brought Me Back to Life - Ellicott City, MD

It’s been eight years since my extensive revision surgery with Dr. Le, and I can wholeheartedly say that he restored my identity and self esteem.

After my first devastating surgery from a poorly prepared surgeon, I remember constantly looking for reassurance on a few aspects of revision rhinoplasty. Let me save you some time and give you comfort if you too feel like you lost your identity in a botched rhinoplasty….

My most searched questions after my initial surgery;

1. Can a nose be re-lengthened after a botched rhinoplasty?

Answer: YES. Absolutely. Dr. Le can explain but rib cartilage was one of the ways my length was restored.

2. Can a surgeon restore the look of your old nose?

Answer: YES! Or very very close (if not better). However I would personally only trust Dr. Le due to his unparalleled attention to detail and stellar skillset. My surgery took 13 hours and no one else would have taken that amount of time to “get it right.”

3. Will I ever feel good about myself again and be willing to take pictures?

Answer: Oh sweetie, yes. You’re going to be ok. Do not compromise on your decision to work with the very best doctor to get you through this. Dr. Le was head and shoulders above the other surgeons I met with around the country. You will work together to establish your goals and Dr. Le will get you there. HOWEVER, you have to do your part. Take care of your mental health during this time and follow all instructions post op. He can build you back physically but you’re going to have to build yourself back up mentally. You got this. Everything is going to be alright. This time will pass and you will be back to your happy self again.

It’s been almost two years since my revision, and I am totally pleased with my nose. Dr. Le truly is the most knowledgeable, thorough, and dedicated physician I have ever met. (And I spent over a decade calling on doctors for work). The healing process is lengthy, but it’s remarkable how well he was able to restore my old nose, thus giving me my true “identity” back. That may sound a bit strange, but if you have been through a truly terrible primary, then you know what I mean. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Dr. Le. -(one of the southern belle patients)

I’m 18 months post op and so grateful to Dr. Le for restoring my nose. You should know that the emotional trauma of your primary can require a great deal of healing. While Dr. Le restored my nose, I have had to work on restoring my inner self from the sadness the initial surgery caused. Dr. Le will do his part to fix you physically and it’s our responsibility to do our part to heal emotionally. If you’ve been through a horrible primary like me, this should make sense. I will always be exceedingly grateful to Dr. Le for all he has done. I am happy and thriving. He is truly incredible.