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My Revision Rhinoplasty

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I am having my first and last revision after I was...

GrxjnfsjkhcJuly 10, 2013
$7,000
I am having my first and last revision after I was unhappy with my primary after I fractured my nose! I was assaulted by an ex and even though he was out of my life, I felt like I should not have to live with a small bump because of him. I could never admit I dated such a person , but I am no-longer ashamed and it is refreshing to open up to total strangers, I wanted no reminders, so I decided to go and get it fixed. I was young and liked my nose, but foolishly asked if it could be improved, thinking he was an expert and thought anyone that is an ENT/ facial surgeon could do a good job, well he recommended to shorten the tip alittle, even though I pointed out no faults, even though my side is great, my front is round and fat to me, I was back & forth about getting it done again, but decided I am going to the best, a revision specialist, world known who only does noses (chins too) anyway, I am flying to Florida in one month for consult and surgery, I'm excited!

Grxjnfsjkhc's provider

Richard E. Davis, MD

Richard E. Davis, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Rain11
July 11, 2013
Congrats! What made you decide to go with Davis?
Grxjnfsjkhc
July 11, 2013
Hey! I was actually going to email you! I really like his reputation, and his post op photos, the fact he does so many revisions and rhinos.... and teaches surgeons ( Dr.Lee) he is the one for me! Have you found a surgeon yet?
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Rain11
July 12, 2013
I hear a lot of good things about Davis - did you consult with him or send him pics? I am still thinking about consulting with Dr. Le and maybe Tobias and Pastorek in New York and then go from there. I still haven't got the ball rolling yet though. I really hope you have a great outcome, I'll be sending you the best of thoughts.
SmilingForever
July 12, 2013
I consulted with him in April......he is overpriced.........and overly arrogant. I left his office in tears, after he showed how insensitive he was to my traumatic past, after I was physically attacked, leaving me with a shattered nose.....I flew to Dallas instead, and had Dr. cochran operate on me.......I am 15 days postoperative......best choice ever!
Grxjnfsjkhc
July 12, 2013
I'm glad it worked out for you!
SmilingForever
July 12, 2013
Thank you! Just be very cautious.....he wants to hospitalize every patient overnight in the hospital where he rents office space from. He quotes a $10,500 package price, and charges more, because he anticipates anesthesia will take 4-5 hours on average for every person. Most other rhinoplasty surgeons use outpatient surgery centers, a more cost effective alternative for you and for them, which are usually pretty state of the art. In my experience as a practitioner and a patient, keeping a person under anesthesia longer is not adviseable. In my opinion, a technically talented surgeon should not take that long.....especially if they know what they are doing. To me precision and skill are everything I never want to go through surgery again.:). .However, with that being said, please consider getting a consultation with Dr. David Pearson in Jacksonville, Florida, if you are able to.........he is also awesome. I wish you so much luck! Take care ::)))
twinny05
July 12, 2013
That is a reasonable price for a revision . I was quoted alot more by other drs . Every dr has good and bad reviews dr chocran has many mixed also . You need to use who you feel is best
Grxjnfsjkhc
July 12, 2013
Thank you so much! It doesn't bother me if someone does not like him, and I would never play the sympathy card during my consultation! And honestly I think people with low self esteem mistaken arrogance with confidence. I live in NY, everything is over priced here!
SmilingForever
July 12, 2013
I am not sure if I misunderstood you, but please let me clearly state that I did not play any sympathy card.....I was traumatically beaten.........
SmilingForever
July 12, 2013
I also trained in my nursing program in NYC for 5 years, while my husband completed his orthopedic surgery residency, and I can honestly tell you that my husband and I know all to well the expenses of living there and healthcare.....it is overpriced. My whole emphasis in offering any kind of incite was to explain that paying more does not guarantee quality and precision.......hope that is helpful
SmilingForever
July 12, 2013
Hi, I just sent you an email.....):
Grxjnfsjkhc
July 12, 2013
Ohh not you"me" I am not mentioning my past to him, I don't want any sympathy from a doctor, I am sure they hear it all! sounds like your case was very traumatic, he should at least showed some compassion ...as a human being. I am sorry that happened to you! And I am so glad you are happy now!
Grxjnfsjkhc
July 12, 2013
I agree!!!
twinny05
July 12, 2013
He's not really that expensive I was quoted 21k , 17.5k 13k so I think he's reasonable plus I have functional issues also so my insurance may cover part of hospital fee. In NYC pastorek , mattarasso , Aston all use a hospital center so its sort of standard practice
Grxjnfsjkhc
July 12, 2013
And I am of course nervous about surgery just like you probably were, I chose Dr Davis. I paid my deposit and I put this blog up for encouragement not to get discouraged. I hope you understand. I want to stay over night in the hospital, I'm a baby lol
Grxjnfsjkhc
July 12, 2013
Thanks for the information!
Grxjnfsjkhc
July 12, 2013
I hope my insurance will cover ENT portion!
twinny05
July 12, 2013
I think it's better . We never rest properly at home at least I don't . Plus some of the most shady drs use thier own operating suite so they have no one to answer to .
SmilingForever
July 12, 2013
I am keeping you in my prayers for a beautiful and happy experience, lots of positive energy coming your way.....sooooo very happy for you, stay positive, it's going to be awesome :)))
twinny05
July 12, 2013
Call and find out you might need pre authorization so try and do it now .
Grxjnfsjkhc
July 12, 2013
Great Comment!! Thanks for the good vibes... Feeling reassured! lol
littlelambsy
December 22, 2014
I'm sorry, this is totally inaccurate. I am a patient who actually had a revision surgery with him. His price was the least expensive of the surgeons I consulted with in the USA lol. Frankel for example was 14 grand. Constantian 12grand. Toriumi is 30grand plus! He keeps you in the hospital overnight because it is MUCH safer if there is a problem. You will not find a surgeon who will do that, they want you in and out. The hospital stay was included in the price. He is absolutely skilled. He wants a great result and takes the time to do it, most of the noses he gets are severely damaged, like mine was, and that takes to reconstruct and often you never know what you are going to get until you get in there. A revision requiring reconstruction is no short procedure in ANY top rhino surgeons hands. Dr. Le for example routinely does 8 to 9 hour surgeries! Sorry but I had to speak to the inaccuracies of this post.
littlelambsy
December 22, 2014
dr davis is like the most humble guy. i never sensed arrogance with him, but confidence which is what you want in a surgeon. that being said i understand each person is different and must choose a surgeon for that works for them. glad it worked. heard good things about Cochran.
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libutti
December 22, 2014
Hi littlelambsy, i have never claimed that the dr. davis is a person arrogant, but a doctor who does not assume its responsibility and tries to blame the patient and clearly a doctor without any professional ethics.
littlelambsy
December 23, 2014
HI libutti, sorry I was responding to someone else's post, not yours, I thought it replied to the exact post, but it ends up at the bottom for some reason. I disagree with your assessment of Dr Davis. My nose isn't perfect but he never blamed me for it. Any he is very ethical in my opinion, even when I wanted more surgery on my face, he would discourage me from doing it.
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meadowflower
July 12, 2013
Good luck with surgery.
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Angie_M
July 12, 2013

You're a lovely lady! I'm sorry you had to suffer at the hands of your ex, but I'm glad you're going to have your nose tweaked exactly how you want it.

Here's a list of questions to ask at your consultation.

Keep us posted!

Can'tBreathe2013
July 13, 2013
Wow, same story as me! I wanted the constant reminder of what some jerk did to me to go away, and I feel after my bad primary that I still have a negative reminder of a bad relationship and another trauma with another person on top of it. I can completely relate to what you are experiencing. Wishing you all the best for your revision so that you may get these negative experiences behind you!
Grxjnfsjkhc
July 13, 2013
Thank you!!! Likewise!
UPDATED FROM Grxjnfsjkhc
3 days pre

My surgery is in 4 days

GrxjnfsjkhcAugust 3, 2013
Wow, I was lucky to get in so quick and the wait is almost over! I found a resort a few miles away from him, I got a great price on it! I'm getting into Miramar around 6pm on Monday, I have my consult on Tues and surgery on Wed. I have so much to do!!!!

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meadowflower
August 4, 2013
I hope all goes well. Pls update us.
UPDATED FROM Grxjnfsjkhc
1 day pre

I had my consult with Dr David

GrxjnfsjkhcAugust 6, 2013
This was the best consult I ever had, not only is he friendly, professional and funny, he told me how attractive I was & made me feel really good about myself. He found some problems with my breathing so not only is he fixing the function of my nose but making it beautiful. My surgery is tomorrow morning, I am so confident and excited, this is my consult before & after......everyone says his afters are better than his computer after....I don't know how that is possible.

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