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Uneven nostrils - bad scarring causing sleeping issues

UPDATED FROM Anna.101
4 years post

Images of botched tip.

$8,324
This is how my nose looks like, 4 years on. Unfortunately it is bulbous and wonky. There is also scarring inside my left nostril, which gives me sleeping issues.

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Rajan Uppal, MBBS, FRCS

Rajan Uppal, MBBS, FRCS

Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon

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Hey Love. I can see your issues now. I wouldn’t call it a botch. Mine is very botched. It’s half gone. You still have an entire nose that’s feminine. Trust me on that. Will you be getting a revision?
I very am sorry to hear that your nose was botched. Are you also looking for a revision? Yes I will be and am currently researching on surgeons who are experienced with revision rhinoplasty. Revisions are also more expensive and complicated, so I am saving enough money to have the procedure done.
Dearest Anna.101, I had my surgery with Uppal 18 months ago and am unhappy too. Uneven, a gap half-way down on one side after an unnecessarily big post-operative steroid dose, and the main thing I wanted improved is the same (broad inelegant tip). He implied strongly in my last consult that it’s fine and I shouldn’t fixate... It has put me off going to see him again. I’m new on here and am about to start the process of a revision all over again. My heart goes out to you and if I can support you, let me know.
They should just stop messing with nose tips and just fix the bumps..it's sad how many people are ruined with scar tissue and asymmetric nostrils
Hi Anna, Mr Uppal has botched my nose too, did you ever get around to having a revision?
We are sorry to hear that you are not happy. We strive to give all patients the best outcome possible. Please contact us so we can help.
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UPDATED FROM Anna.101
4 years post

4 years since Rhinoplasty

Botched nose job four years ago, by M Uppal.

I was hopeful at first during my first year of recovery, but after a year off full recovery my nostils were still uneven, with one side of my tip increasing in size during the healing period. This is because of bad scarring , due to bad surgery work. ( I now snore loudly/ wake myself up most nights, due to scarring blockage).
He might have been friendly and reassuring, but kept on forgetting who I was during re-consultations and forgetting the procedure I desired (Even though he had my information on his tablet).

Just before the surgery, he asked my mum for her advice on wherever he should also slightly lift up my tip. She agreed out of confusion. I was young and nervous as I knew I only had a few hours before I was put under, so I said nothing as he showed her how he would this. I NEVER ASKED/WANTED this procedure during my consultations. I only asked to reduce the bone/cartilage on my bridge and tip.

I convinced myself that the extra procedure was needed, I was just happy at the time for finally having the rhinoplasty done after years of saving money and having lack of confidence because of my nose size.

After I asked for a revision. He said he would do this whilst I was awake. During the procedure he made me feel awful and guilty by making an unprofessional comment about if I didn’t want to feel pain I shouldn’t have agreed to go ahead with this procedure. He said this as he was injecting Anaesthetic in my nose. ( The revision of cutting inside one side of my nostrils, did nothing on the uneven nostrils) I did not book a re consultation/follow up after, as I was put down by his unprofessional comment.

I put my whole trust on Mr Uppal four years ago, resulting in a botched nose.

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This is heartbreaking for you.So sorry this has happened.I had my revision with Lucian Ion maybe you could have a consultation with him?He is an understanding caring surgeon.It makes me so angry that other surgeons can get away with treating patients like this x
I'm truly sorry you had to go through a bad rhinoplasty (twice...). Wish you the best finding a good revision doc and emotionally recovering from the bad surgeries.
I'm sooooo sorry you went through this omg! Best of luck finding a new doctor. That's so disappointing :(
I am so sorry you had to go through this. He is completely negligent and unapologetic.
Whats the chances of getting some money back! Iv wasted 8k
UPDATED FROM Anna.101
1 year post

One year review. post op

Overall, I am happy with my nose. I have less panic attacks when it public and I can now go out not wearing makeup and am more confidant. Only down point is that one nostil still is bigger than the other. I did recive free revision, under local anaesthetic and awake. It doesn't bother me but I might get revision to make them even in a year's time.

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Update?

Thanks for coming back to update us on your one year surgiversary! I think your nose looks good, big improvement. What was it like being awake for the revision? 

It might have been an improvement but the tip of my nose was botched. Please see new images that I uploaded. Revision did not work as all he did was cut inside one of my nostrils with a tool.