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Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty" Choosing the Right Doctor"

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HI well I've been doing research for months and I...

PantojaMADEJuly 11, 2013
$5,000
HI well I've been doing research for months and I still can't make my decision I have email couple of offices I have come to my list
Roy David in San diego
Dr Dr. Robert A. Hardesty in Riverside
Dr. smili in Upland
Dr. Michael elam In orange county
I currently live in Fontana
I would like to know if anyone has an experince with any of them and how did it go.. Do they charge for consultation and do they have done rhinoplasty with my kind of nose... and how much do they charge???

Any information I would really appreciate it . or pics thanks


I posted a pics of my profile and how I look with my Nose. My nose has bother me for yrs and I need a dr that is gonna be able to work on my kind of nose..

I think if I do my nose my face is gonna look much prettier !!

PantojaMADE's provider

Michael Elam, MD (retired)

Michael Elam, MD (retired)

Board Certified Otolaryngologist

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Faith2012
July 12, 2013
Good luck finding the right doc!  Hopefully you get one with a lot of rhinoplasty experience.  I am not familiar with the other docs you mentioned but I do recall reading a lot of good Elam reviews on RealSelf.  You can try searching their names in the Search box up above.  I've also heard some good things about Andrew Frankel and do like his website but please do not be taken in by the marketing of websites, advertising, fake reviews, etc.  I recommend doing tons of research and going on a few consultations, even though this cost money, and going with your instincts (after much research).   Thanks for sharing with us!
Rayah7
July 12, 2013
I highly recommend Dr. Grygoryants. Check out his before and afters on his website and on this website. He would do a great job on you too! Because he does a lot of noses like yours and your ethnicity. :) Good luck!
PantojaMADE
July 14, 2013
HE seems pretty good.. I just met with Dr. Elam friday and I really liked him
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lizfan
July 13, 2013
i agree with rayah7, and you're already in cali so even better :) you look like Jwow from jersey shore in some pictures :)
PantojaMADE
July 14, 2013
:)
AriaD'Fontaine
July 14, 2013
Hi pretty lady! Have you met with any doctors yet? Make a list of your criteria, what is the outcome that you want to achieve, what your ideal doctor will do for you and be like. You will do some consultations and the one that understands your vision and you like their work will be the one for you. You are such a pretty girl, just as you are such nice skin! Wishing you luck in your search. I am in So Cal, too, but never consulted with the three doctors you mentioned. Some doctors have free consultations, and some charge. It took me 3 or 4 years to commit to the procedure and choose a doctor. I consulted with 4.
PantojaMADE
July 14, 2013
Who did up end up picking at the end.. Yes Dr. Hardesty is professor at Loma Linda University for Plastic Surgery he's been a surgeon for so many years .. I have a consultation on monday with him , but this last week I had a consultation with Dr. Elam and he seems to do about 7 rhinoplasty surgeries a week he seems to enjoy his job and seems really nice. So after I meet with Hardesty I will make my decision..
AriaD'Fontaine
July 14, 2013
I chose Dr. Sajjadian in Newport Beach. He is triple board certified and an ENT. He didn't charge for a consultation or post op follow up. So far, I am happy, but it's only been a month, so I don't know yet how it will look once healed. He was the right surgeon for me. He was very meticulous and took extra time during the surgery to make sure it was done right. You want a beautiful nose that you can also breathe through, and his work on my nose was solid.
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Angie_M
July 14, 2013

Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! You might want to check out this list of questions to ask prospective surgeons. And please let us know how your consultations go.

UPDATED FROM PantojaMADE

I had the consultations I needed ..

PantojaMADEJuly 17, 2013
well I met with Dr. Hardesty and Dr. Elam this two are that I loved.. they both have about the same experience around 30 yrs and they both seem super good .. I'm really confuse and I don't know who to pick but the only difference is the price one is about 1500 dollars more than the other but besides that they both are great I guess I will make my decision this friday when my husband comes home.. I hope I make the best decision..

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Jasmin_1991
July 17, 2013
Hey! So I've seen three doctors so far and I'm yet to find the one who I feel is the best and I'm comfortable with! I didn't know it would be SO difficult finding the right P.s. But I'd much rather keep searching over having a messed up nose! Shop around! My next appt is in cpl wks, I have a feeling this dr may be it! Good luck
UPDATED FROM PantojaMADE

I have surgery schedule for August 6 with Dr. Elam

PantojaMADEJuly 30, 2013
A bit nervous but patiently waiting.. I decided to do my Surgery with dr. Elam

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