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The healing process is long, painful and difficult

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During the consult with Dr Sadati, he pointed out...

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During the consult with Dr Sadati, he pointed out the major issues with my nose that I saw. I thought we were on the same page. The initial results seemed good. However, after about 4 months I noticed a bump developing on my bridge. I went in to discuss my concern with the doctor he told me not to worry. During the same appointment, he asked what was wrong with my skin. I told him I had been experiencing problems since the surgery and that my skin was excessively oily. I said that I had seen a dermatologist and they recommended laser resurfacing. He said that I should proceed with getting that done before I need a face lift sooner rather than later. Ok? Mind you, I am only 41 and have been told I look considerable younger. Regardless, I went to see another cosmetic surgeon soon afterward to get his opinion regarding the bump on the bridge of my nose. He said I had an inverted v deformity and would eventually need a revision that would require cartilage to build up the bridge. He encouraged me to visit Dr Sadati again, explain the issue and perhaps have some filler injected as a temporary fix. I did as he suggested. Dr Sadati did not agree with the other surgeon's opinion and said I did not have such a deformity, but agreed that a little filler would help even things out. I thought that seemed like a good idea. Well.....things went from bad to worse. Dr Sadati injected Radiesse and now I am less concerned with the bump as I am with my bulbous nasal tip. The tip was what I loved the most from my nose job and now it looks terrible. My young son even asked what happened to my nose. I am now stuck with things for awhile as everything that I have read says that Radiesse lasts for a year up to 18 months. There is no enzyme that will dissolve it as there is with Juvederm or Restylane

I shared my concerns once again with the doctor's office and they had me come back in. Basically, nothing was resolved. I wasted an hour out of my life only to be told that I must be patient. There were a lot of verbal semantics on the part of the doctor. I was taken down a road of circular logic and he said that he would eventually fix things. I have no trust at this point though. You see, to make matters worse, I now have developed what seems to be a left valve collapse. It has become rather difficult for me to breathe at night. I will eventually have to get a graft to open the nostril back up and support the area. I am really sad and encourage anyone who is contemplating a rhinoplasty (or any cosmetic surgery) to do their research and choose their surgeon wisely.

I made the mistake of also letting this man do my breast augmentation. I now have one breast that is bigger than the other. I had very small asymmetric breast to begin with and only chose to get 285cc implants. I proposed we use a little bigger implant in one than the other. He said that was not necessary at the asymmetry was not significant and the issue was more placement of the implant. I beg to differ. I now have two different size breasts and will have to have a revision. I wish I had done nothing and left well enough alone. I am a recent widow and have done a lot of work to fix the inside. I wanted to do these two surgeries to help fix the outside and it backfired. If my husband were here, he would be disappointed in me in making such a foolish decision.

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Kevin Sadati, DO

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March 23, 2016

Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support in the community.

May 28, 2016
So sorry to hear about all your issues and how your doctor addressed them. Are you going to see a different doctor for a revision? I lived in Newport Beach for years and many of the doctors I'm very familiar with. I had rhinoplasty 9 weeks ago, in San Diego, by Dr Hilinski. I'm al in all happy but have some issues that will definitely need to be fixed if it is not "swelling." Do you have a doctors who you wish you would have gone to? Elam, Rollins, Sajjadian, Kosins? Thanks so much and hopefully your issues can easily be fixed:)
May 29, 2016
Hi
May 30, 2016
Hi? What kind of reply is that?
May 31, 2016
I typed a full response that apparently did not go through. In any case, I have met with several doctors and really like Dr Shamoun. Are you familiar with him?

On another note, I hope things settle well regarding your rhinoplasty and the end result is just as you imagined.
May 31, 2016
Oh I do that all the time! I am not familiar with him. In hindsight, I wish I had gone to Dr G. His noses seemed too perfect for me when I looked at his patients, but perfect is better than a nose with the mistakes:( hoping swelling really is the cause of what I'm not liking, I'll keep you updated and please do the same.
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March 13, 2017
NO your husband would not be disappointed in you as He is not, I am sure he is quite angry at that doctor!! I don't know where you live, but Dr. Reish is an awesome Cosmetic Surgeon. He did my nose, I am ten weeks after surgery this Thursday and it is healing beautifully! Your Nose and Breasts will turn beautiful soon with the Right Doctor!! Please do not despair!
March 13, 2017
I'm sorry you went through this. Who did your revision?
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1 year post

Pictures tell the tale

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Below are profile pics of what I looked like before and after my surgery with Dr Sadati. The pic of just the nose represents the revision I had to rebuild my nose.

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February 9, 2017
Oh my goodness he had overressected you bridge big time:-o im shocked . Your revision looks so beautiful . Im so sorry that happened to you. I have no idea how these surgeons sleep at night when it's obvious they have made a mistake on someone's nose, but lie to a patients face about it. Why are they such horrible people? Im sorry , but to me that makes them a horrid person .
February 9, 2017
you are so beautiful. your story makes me heartsick. i really don't understand why when someone needs something so small done like a tiny refinement, they take off the whole front. your revision is on the left? that looks lovely.. or isthat with radiesse??? i'msorry for your pain. i went through it as well. i've had a very nice revision but some aspects could not be rebuilt. wishing you the best. xxxx
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1 year post

Btw

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My revision was $25K to repair what Dr Kevin Sadati did. In addition to the nose. I had the chin implant that he had inserted taken out as it was too large and off center. This whole experience has been a nightmare to deal with. It's not over. I had may have had my revision, however the healing process is long, painful and difficult.

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January 29, 2017
What a journey. Speedy recovery.
January 29, 2017
Thank you.
January 29, 2017
Who was your revision surgeon?
January 29, 2017
Hi
My revision surgeon was Dr John Shamoun in Newport Beach, Ca.
January 30, 2017
Thanks for providing his name. It looks like he did a great job. Hope you continue to heal well.
February 1, 2017
Did you end up putting the chin implant back in? Or did you decide you didn't need the headache?
February 2, 2017
I had the chin implant taken out. I should have never had one to begin with. It wasn't needed. While I'm happy with the revision, this whole thing has had a drastic emotional and psychological impact.
March 15, 2017
Beautiful results!
January 29, 2017
Good luck with your recovery. Thank you for sharing your story.
January 29, 2017
Thank you. It was difficult sharing the photos, however I believe people need to be informed. If I can prevent one person from going through what I have been through, then I have done my job.
February 1, 2017
You are a good Lady.
I wish you all the best. [RS bleep]
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February 8, 2017
What did he use to build up your nose? X
February 9, 2017
Hello Jessica,
Dr Shamoun used ear cartilage and cadaver rib cartilage to rebuild my nose.
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February 9, 2017
Thanks! Glad you are finally happy. X
February 10, 2017
Hi Again,
I wanted to express how sorry I am for the trauma you have undergone. I feel your pain. I read you only wanted a minor improvement and ended up with an end result you did not opt for. How long ago was your surgery? Have you spoken with any revision surgeons?

Regardless of how things are now, please know that your nose can be repaired.

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February 10, 2017
Thank you so much! Seeing people like you gives me hope. Yes I have talked to dr Shah, dr Hamilton and I'll be seeing dr Ion next month. My surgery was on June last year. It's been almost 8 months, but it feels like yeas. I don't feel like myself, my identity was stolen.
February 10, 2017
Oh honey......I so relate and am empathetic to what you're feeling. Neither of us signed up for what we received. This whole thing has really messed with my self esteem. So, when you say that you feel that your identity has been stolen I completely understand. Even though I have been fortunate enough to undergo revision surgery, I can't even appreciate my new nose bc I have been psychologically scarred by what the original surgeon did.

You must be in the UK. I have read good things on here about Dr Ion, however I say go with who you feel is skilled and who understands clearly the end result you desire.

My thoughts are with you.
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February 10, 2017
I live in chicago. That's my biggest fear, not liking my face even after revision :/ I went from pretty to weird looking.
February 13, 2017
I am looking into this procedure mainly for Functional reasons. This is so scary, as the doctor seems to have overall Good Reviews, how Is one supposed to find a qualified, trusty Doctor... Stressful. I am very glad you are now doing well, but so sorry to hear of pain and expense you went through.
February 13, 2017
ExplrOptions, I'm in your region and I can't recommend where to go, but I can recommend where I wouldn't go. I wouldn't go to Mass Eye and Ear.

Best advice is take your time and choose who and when once your comfortable. If it's mainly for functional reasons the. You likely have been dealing with symptoms of dysfunction for some time and a bit more time making a sound judgement decision is likely easily doable.
March 13, 2017
Thanks fzb123, I appreciate your tips! x