POSTED UNDER Rhinoplasty REVIEWS
Rhinoplasty London, UK.. - Harley Street/ Princess Margaret Hospital
ORIGINAL POST
Im writing a review of my experience as this site...
$10,115
Im writing a review of my experience as this site really helped me, reading all the reviews and seeing pics. So i wanted to share my own story.
I went to Harley street for a consultation with Mr Uppal. He was really nice and informative. A really lovely man. He took pics and had my images edited on the computer, they looked great!!!
So i booked my surgery after a couple of weeks. My surgery date was the 12th of June at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor.
I couldnt wait..Ive waited my whole life to get this done, and saved up for nearly 4YEARS :/
As far back as i can remember ive always wanted to change the shape of my nose..it looked horrible from the side. A really huge hump that just stuck out.
So finally the day came..I wasnt nervous or scared at all. I was really excited and just couldnt wait to get it done. I got to the hospital at 7.30am. The nurses and anaesthetic came to see me and explained what will happen etc. I changed into my gown and waited for the nurses to come get me.
I had my own room with a tv, fan, ac (which was not working and it was a really really hot day).
I had closed rhinoplasty on the 12th of June. Got my cast removed on the 19th of June (1week after surgery).
As soon as my cast was removed i didnt see a difference. My nose looked huge and the hump was kinda still there. I was told this is swelling. I HOPE this is swelling. I was upset but didnt say anything and thought i will wait it out (ive read stories before where ppl hated there nose after cast removal but loved it afterwards). I can also feel and see a bony bump :(
As soon as i came home my brother told me he doesnt see no difference (which was really upsetting to hear as i already thought this myself..i just didnt wanna hear it).
My brother has also had rhinoplasty (and my cousin has too) and he told me as soon as his cast was removed he could see a drastic change and he loved it..the same with my cousin. I didnt see no change and certainly didnt love it.
I had barely any pain during the whole process. My nose bled for the first day and stopped..after that i didnt have to wear those nose nappies again lol
I had bruising for a couple of days around my eyes. Its all gone except for little lines around my eyes..not sure when they will go. Hopefully soon.
OK..so its been 4 days since my cast was removed and i can still see a hump and the bump.
Im really hoping its swelling. I know 4 days is still really early..but surely there should be some change in the shape of my nose???
So now i feel like my nose looks exactly the same as before surgery???
Ive read and seen pics of ppl who have had rhinoplasty and after there cast has been removed its a different shape which they love.
Im just dreading seeing everyone and listen to them tell me theres not much of a difference and ive wasted my money :(
No one really knows how long this process has been for me. In terms of saving up the money to finding the right surgeon.
I know swelling can take months to go down..so all i can do is wait........ And hopefully it will sort itself out.
I have also put up a pic of my nose straight after my surgery (before the cast was put on) I was still in theatre and still asleep. Really glad my surgeon took this pic as it gives me hope that this will be what the final result should look like. I really like how straight my nose looks.
I went to Harley street for a consultation with Mr Uppal. He was really nice and informative. A really lovely man. He took pics and had my images edited on the computer, they looked great!!!
So i booked my surgery after a couple of weeks. My surgery date was the 12th of June at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor.
I couldnt wait..Ive waited my whole life to get this done, and saved up for nearly 4YEARS :/
As far back as i can remember ive always wanted to change the shape of my nose..it looked horrible from the side. A really huge hump that just stuck out.
So finally the day came..I wasnt nervous or scared at all. I was really excited and just couldnt wait to get it done. I got to the hospital at 7.30am. The nurses and anaesthetic came to see me and explained what will happen etc. I changed into my gown and waited for the nurses to come get me.
I had my own room with a tv, fan, ac (which was not working and it was a really really hot day).
I had closed rhinoplasty on the 12th of June. Got my cast removed on the 19th of June (1week after surgery).
As soon as my cast was removed i didnt see a difference. My nose looked huge and the hump was kinda still there. I was told this is swelling. I HOPE this is swelling. I was upset but didnt say anything and thought i will wait it out (ive read stories before where ppl hated there nose after cast removal but loved it afterwards). I can also feel and see a bony bump :(
As soon as i came home my brother told me he doesnt see no difference (which was really upsetting to hear as i already thought this myself..i just didnt wanna hear it).
My brother has also had rhinoplasty (and my cousin has too) and he told me as soon as his cast was removed he could see a drastic change and he loved it..the same with my cousin. I didnt see no change and certainly didnt love it.
I had barely any pain during the whole process. My nose bled for the first day and stopped..after that i didnt have to wear those nose nappies again lol
I had bruising for a couple of days around my eyes. Its all gone except for little lines around my eyes..not sure when they will go. Hopefully soon.
OK..so its been 4 days since my cast was removed and i can still see a hump and the bump.
Im really hoping its swelling. I know 4 days is still really early..but surely there should be some change in the shape of my nose???
So now i feel like my nose looks exactly the same as before surgery???
Ive read and seen pics of ppl who have had rhinoplasty and after there cast has been removed its a different shape which they love.
Im just dreading seeing everyone and listen to them tell me theres not much of a difference and ive wasted my money :(
No one really knows how long this process has been for me. In terms of saving up the money to finding the right surgeon.
I know swelling can take months to go down..so all i can do is wait........ And hopefully it will sort itself out.
I have also put up a pic of my nose straight after my surgery (before the cast was put on) I was still in theatre and still asleep. Really glad my surgeon took this pic as it gives me hope that this will be what the final result should look like. I really like how straight my nose looks.
F x's provider
Replies (29)
June 23, 2015
Hi. I'm sorry to hear that you're unhappy. Have you had any improvements? Is it still the same? Did he perform another revision on you? I had revision with Dr Uppal and he botched my nose basically. I've paid £5400 to get a messed up nose. Lost my confidence and happiness. I just hope he didn't do the same to you.
June 23, 2015
Hi Ruth. Well Its only been 5 days since my cast got removed. So its still too early to see what my nose will look like. I have an appointment to see him in 6 weeks. Hopefully it will look better by then. I'm really sorry to hear about your nose. When did you have your revision?
June 24, 2015
I had my revision on the 2nd of January and then a small revison again on the 4th of February. I can't breath from my right side, my nose is crooked, the scar is uneven and I have a noticeable dent on my nose tip. From my experience on 2 rhinoplasties your hump will not go away and he could have done a better job with your nose. But good luck any way. I hope you'll be happy in the end.
June 24, 2015
hi ruth, im sorry to hear about your experience. I wanted to ask you...you said you had rhino on january 2nd and then revision on February 4th. Do you mean you decided on revision 1 month later? Or was it February the next year?
June 25, 2015
Hi. Yes, the revision was made 1 month later which as a big mistake but the surgeon said he had to lift the skin up to release the dent. Basically he just made my skin even thinner with the risk of rupture and now I will need another revision once I completed 1 year post surgey. I regret so much having trusted my face to Dr Uppal. I should have gone to a facial plastic surgeon that specialises in noses.
June 26, 2015
Oh my! Im so sorry to hear that. As a plastic surgeon, dr.uppal should have refused revision rhinoplasty on you so quick. It is not allowed and also unethical! Did you tell him that you had surgery about a month ago? The best thing right now is to just be patient and you can do a second revision in about a year. i saw your pictures and it doesnt seem bad but i guess how you see yourself is different. Choose a great plastic surgeon when your ready, who is not only an expert on facial surgery but an expert also in revision rhinopasty. Good luck!
June 26, 2015
You didn't understand what I said. It was Dr Uppal who did the rhinoplasty to me on the 2nd of January and then the revision on the 4rd of February to correct a dent he had created in the first place.
June 23, 2015
Hi! So glad to read a review about your experience with Mr Uppal. I have my consultation on the 3rd. August. Can you please explain why your nose looks so nice straight after surgery and then it looks worse? Was there no swelling etc straight away? Look forward to seeing your progress.
June 23, 2015
Hi..well the swelling started a couple of hours after surgery. But my nose was in the cast by then. But when the cast came off it extremely swollen. Good luck with your consultation.
June 23, 2015
That picture that you say that the Dr took if you while on theatre doesn't seem to be you. Are you sure that that nose is yours?
July 7, 2015
Hi, lucky you have a photo in theater otherwise you would be concerned i agree.
I'm assuming when you seen that photo you seen your face attached to it? And it wasn't just of the nose? Haha... Because somebody has questioned if it is your nose or not, which is a bit ridiculous considering you yourself have edited these photos to remain anonymous.
Anyway, you're obviously going to have massive swelling, which is to be expected as you had a very large hump removed and you have thick skin.
i imagine you'll progress up to two years.
I'm assuming when you seen that photo you seen your face attached to it? And it wasn't just of the nose? Haha... Because somebody has questioned if it is your nose or not, which is a bit ridiculous considering you yourself have edited these photos to remain anonymous.
Anyway, you're obviously going to have massive swelling, which is to be expected as you had a very large hump removed and you have thick skin.
i imagine you'll progress up to two years.
UPDATED FROM F x
1 month post
Went to see the surgeon about my concerns
Yesterday I went to see the surgeon. I booked an app soon after my cast was removed as I was not happy at all.
I still have the hump on my nose. It is still swollen especially around the tip area.
Soo ye I went to see him and showed him my nose and told him about my concerns.
He examined my nose and told me more work will need to be done on the hump. He said he will trim it down a bit more. And he also said he would give me a steroid injection.
I asked him why the pic straight after surgery looks soo good and now it doesnt. He said he doesnt know and that it is excessive scar tissue and that hes never seen this happen before...(like really????)
But if its excessive scar tissue then why is the hump there..i rem him saying something like the cartilage may have grown (cant fully rem) but i checked and ive read that cartilage does not grow back after rhinoplasty.
Sooo anyway he has said he will trim it down. Give me a steroid injection and put tape on my nose this time and give me some nose pin/plug or whatever.
At least he knows theres a problem there and not just turn around and say its swelling and to just wait...
So hopefully I will get this done in August sometime. Still need to call his secretary and book a date..just havent had the chance.
It will be done under local anaesthetic and he said he will correct it and give me a mirror to see if im happy and if i want more removed etc..
I also asked him can it happen again after the adjustment..he said possibly. This is my main concern. That it may happen again. I REALLY REALLY HOPE NOT.
Ive always read stories about noses not turning out the way ppl wanted..i just never thought it would happen to me..and it has :(
Anyways just wanted to update to let everyone know whats happening. I will keep on updating whenever i can. And i will hopefully try to put up more pics.
I still have the hump on my nose. It is still swollen especially around the tip area.
Soo ye I went to see him and showed him my nose and told him about my concerns.
He examined my nose and told me more work will need to be done on the hump. He said he will trim it down a bit more. And he also said he would give me a steroid injection.
I asked him why the pic straight after surgery looks soo good and now it doesnt. He said he doesnt know and that it is excessive scar tissue and that hes never seen this happen before...(like really????)
But if its excessive scar tissue then why is the hump there..i rem him saying something like the cartilage may have grown (cant fully rem) but i checked and ive read that cartilage does not grow back after rhinoplasty.
Sooo anyway he has said he will trim it down. Give me a steroid injection and put tape on my nose this time and give me some nose pin/plug or whatever.
At least he knows theres a problem there and not just turn around and say its swelling and to just wait...
So hopefully I will get this done in August sometime. Still need to call his secretary and book a date..just havent had the chance.
It will be done under local anaesthetic and he said he will correct it and give me a mirror to see if im happy and if i want more removed etc..
I also asked him can it happen again after the adjustment..he said possibly. This is my main concern. That it may happen again. I REALLY REALLY HOPE NOT.
Ive always read stories about noses not turning out the way ppl wanted..i just never thought it would happen to me..and it has :(
Anyways just wanted to update to let everyone know whats happening. I will keep on updating whenever i can. And i will hopefully try to put up more pics.
Replies (14)
July 16, 2015
At least he's being proactive and willing to address it promptly :-) I hope it does the trick [RS bleep]
July 17, 2015
It makes me wonder if your nose wasn't supported properly after the operation. That seems a likely reason. It's good that Mr Uppal is taking steps to improve your result though. :) x
July 17, 2015
Hey Fx, sorry to hear that your problem isnt resolved yet but please take my advice and do NOT go for a revision rhinoplasty so soon! Trust me! I have seen it with my friends. 2 months post op is NOT enough time at all to do a revision. Whether it is local or general or anything, it doesn't make a difference. Your nose has not had time to heal, not even a little bit. Any surgeon here will tell toy that any considerations for a revision rhinoplasty should be a descision made AT LEAST 6 months done the line after your primary.
Please try taping it. Do it any time that you are at home, every single night. 24 hours a day is even better if you can do that!!
I told you about taping earlier as my doctor (Dr. Marc mani) suggested and i saw immediate results after 2 days.
I will be posting some photos on my account, please have a look at them and you will see. My nose 1 month post op was even worse than yours.
i am now only 7 weeks post op. If i had decided to do a rhinopalsty 2 months after my primary, we would be having a complete diff conversation now.
Take my advice, and tape tape tape! Your nose skin is considered thin and your surgery, although performed by 2 diff surgeons, is quite similar to mine.
I will post some pics today or tomorrow.
Please try taping it. Do it any time that you are at home, every single night. 24 hours a day is even better if you can do that!!
I told you about taping earlier as my doctor (Dr. Marc mani) suggested and i saw immediate results after 2 days.
I will be posting some photos on my account, please have a look at them and you will see. My nose 1 month post op was even worse than yours.
i am now only 7 weeks post op. If i had decided to do a rhinopalsty 2 months after my primary, we would be having a complete diff conversation now.
Take my advice, and tape tape tape! Your nose skin is considered thin and your surgery, although performed by 2 diff surgeons, is quite similar to mine.
I will post some pics today or tomorrow.
July 17, 2015
Hi. I'm not sure what to do. The reason I want it done asap is because my brothers getting married in September and I really wanted a straighter nose for the wedding.
How and where do you tape the nose...and what kind of tape do you use. I am defo gon try this from tonight. Please let me know.
How and where do you tape the nose...and what kind of tape do you use. I am defo gon try this from tonight. Please let me know.
July 17, 2015
I'm not exactly sure what kind of revision your dr. Is planning to do, but if you have a wedding in September and doing your procedure in august, your nose will not heal in a months time! In my opinion your swelling is normal. i think you are being a little hasty with your decisions! Please dont! Rhinoplasty takes a very long time for your to see results. I have added my review and pics. It is still under review, i think you should be able to check it by tomorrow. The tape that i use is called steri-strip 3M. It is very cheap and you can get it at any pharmacist. My surgeons office gave me some. You should go and visit your doctor, he can show you exactly where to place the strips. If you cannot visit him, you can google it, there are a few tutorials online. Very simple! I'll try and find a link and send you.
P.S i also dont suggest any steroid shots yet. People have mentioned about collapsed nostrils after the sterois shots.
P.S i also dont suggest any steroid shots yet. People have mentioned about collapsed nostrils after the sterois shots.
July 17, 2015
If I was you I wouldn't let him touch your nose so soon. That's what happened to me and it was a huge mistake. Your nose has to heal at least 6 months fo you to do any revision. Just stick to the steoid injections for now, tape and that's it. Don't do it in August. You are going to regret it and there is no turning back afterwords. And let me tell you that a revision under local anesthetic is excruciating painful. Do your research before you take such a huge decision. Your nose needs to be done again but under general anesthetic and properly done. Hope it helps. xx
July 17, 2015
Hey. Thanks. I'm not really sure what to do. I may speak to him again and say I want the shots and tape. And hold of the surgery for a little later on. Its just that I wanted it fixed asap. I've seen videos of local anesthetic it doesn't seem painful :/ x
September 10, 2015
I cant see your current nose so I cant judge to much , but if youre unhappy wait 6 months and get a revision with this surgeon. I am having a consultation with im end of october and I know he is very talented its just a risk we take going into this sort of procedure. Anything could happen from scar tissue to our noses collpasing.I hope it all works out for you, if it looks anything like the immediate photo post surgery you look lovely!
UPDATED FROM F x
6 months post
Revision
I had a revision under local anaesthetic in August. Mr Uppal removed excess scar tissue. And also gave me some steroid shots to help prevent further scar tissue.
Its been a few months since I've had this revision and my nose still has a hump on it. And the tip of my nose is droopy. I also have a little bump at the top of my nose. I have been to see about this and hopefully should be getting this sorted soon. Fingers crossed.
I will try and post up pics soon. And also update after I've had my revision.
Its been a few months since I've had this revision and my nose still has a hump on it. And the tip of my nose is droopy. I also have a little bump at the top of my nose. I have been to see about this and hopefully should be getting this sorted soon. Fingers crossed.
I will try and post up pics soon. And also update after I've had my revision.
Replies (2)
January 1, 2016
So are you now going for a third revision? When do you have it booked for? Sorry to hear you are unhappy, I hope it all gets sorted out :(
January 2, 2016
Hi F, can you post some pics how it is now? I've read your whole story and looked back at the pictures - you CAN see a difference. Look at how your nose was before- the hump was very rounded and it looked bigger. Is your skin quite thick? It may take a long time, like 2 years to see the full result and although it may not be 100% straight it actually is an improvement. Please just be careful don't cause more problems before you've given it enough time to resolve. I hope you are feeling happier worth your result now xx
my surgeon was dr.marc mani, who is a famous hollywood plaastic surgeon. He assured me that the only thing i needed was the humo removal and just removal of some cartilage. I also wanted a chin implant to balance out my profile.
Any ways on my surgery day i wad extremely excited as i was waiting for this nearly all my life!
Surgery went fine, mine took about 3 hours. When the cast was removed one week later i must tell you i was on the verge of crying. My nose and whole face was so swollen and i saw no difference at all! That day i went home and cried.
Bottom line, it only gets better! I am 1 month post op now and my nise is looking better and better. I still have the hump as you do but rest assured this is only swelling!
I am glad that your doctor took a picture of your nose right after the procedure and before the cast and let me tell you, it looks very nice. Also that pic is what your nose will look like when all the swelling is gone down.
As for now, we both need to be patient. The good news is, it will only look better and better with time!
Do write how you are feeling 6 months down the line. Dont worry, make sure to keep your skin clean. Use a gentle face wash and toner and do not play with your nose. Also dont mind at all what people say. People have told me they see no difference, i have wasted my time and money, that my nose actually looks worse LOL. You will have different reviews in 6 months, trust me!
Good luck and happy healing!
P.s i take vitamin c supplements for the healing daily with my main meal. Vitamic c also clears up your skin. And use cetaphil facewas for any pimples acne and oily skin that follows.
Thanks for your comment..its made me feel a bit better knowing that Im not the only one whos going through this hump problem. lol.
Im really glad too about the picture straight after the procedure thats the only thing thats gonna get me through this..knowing that in time it should look like that. Im glad your nose is looking better and better :)
So your 1month post op..is the hump still quite big or has it gone down quite a bit?
I will defo keep updating every now and then with pics if i can.
Yep we both need to be patient..seems like its gona take forever though.
Good luck x