Honest Review on my Rhinoplasty Experience

Hi guys! So originally I wrote a review less than a month after my rhinoplasty. It’s safe to say I was highly emotional and after reflecting I asked RealSelf to remove my review as it wasn’t fair on my surgeon and anyone wanted to have surgery with him. Now I’m 6 months post op I've decided to write my review as I’m starting to see a clear picture and I didn’t want my emotions to bias my review. 

I want to start by saying that I still don’t like my results and I am seeking a revision in the future. However I would like to say that my nose changed dramatically! (There is hope) my initial horror after my cast off was my tip being lifted. I remember emphasising on how i didn’t want it lifted (it was literally the last thing I remember telling Dr Ilker before going under anaesthetic) it took around 3 months for the tip to drop to a natural position so I had to rock looking like a Whooville character in that time. 

My main concerns are that I can’t breathe at all from one nostril (I've since had consultations with other surgeons who have told me that I have a c shape deviation causing this) I’m assuming this is the cause of my constantly dripping nose which as you can imagine is so embarrassing. I still want to derotate my nose back to my 90 degree angle as I don’t think i will ever be happy with it. 

In terms of my experience, Dr Ilker was swift in replying to messages however I reckon he has a bit of a temper after being criticised. I’m quite timid in general so I was scared to approach him for help afterwards. I started to pay for local consultants for support instead although I do reckon if I persisted Dr Ilker would have helped me. I just prefer to avoid confrontation. 

In terms of the package deal that you pay additionally for the rhinoplasty I wouldn’t recommend it. The hotel was awful and there appeared to be mix communication as to whether I even had a room booked. I assumed I payed for all transfers but it only includes airports. Which means you have to ensure you have extra money for taxis. the language barrier made this difficult for me especially after my surgery. 

The consultation was a waste of time in my honest opinion. It felt more like a photo shoot and anything I discussed wasn’t really acknowledged. The experience is so rushed which in hindsight should have been a warning flag for me to run. My consultation was literally 3 hours before my surgery. Prior to my arrival to turkey i was told it should have been the day before so I guess the communication could definitely be improved. 

The hospital you stay in is amazing!. On the downside I felt the nurses let it down (except one who was so kind). I wish I saw Dr Ilker Kocak more after surgery as I travelled alone and I was terrified but I can imagine he had many other patients and let’s be honest for the price I payed I shouldn’t have expected 1st class service. Now to how my nose looks. So comparing my nose before and after my nose was considerably slimmer before surgery. I have a scar on my bridge (Dr Ilker Kocak I believe originally lied stating it’s a spot but other surgeons stated it may have been accidental due to being heavy handed) I would have appreciated honesty as I knew with all surgeries there is a risk of making mistakes. I will be posting pictures of before and afters soon. 

All in all I really wish I had chosen another surgeon. Maybe I would have had to face so much heart ache. I lost my job and my mental health deteriorated so much after my surgery. If with my revision I can breathe again that would be ideal however I will be over the moon if I can have my nose derotated ( I must admit that’s be being more picky as my nose by no means is unnaturally high as before)