POSTED UNDER Rhinoplasty Reviews
26 Yr Old, Rhinoplasty - Houston, TX
UPDATED FROM cetj09
1 year post
10 months post op- revision
$9,450
So I had to stay away from real self for a while. I noticed I was way to obsessed and depressed after my results. I have to say that the emotional part that comes with plastic surgery was by far the worst. Nothing could have ever prepared me for that 1st 12 months. My insecurities were at an all time high. I would even avoid seeing my friends. So anyways, I thought I should update.
-- I went in for a revision with this same Doctor in December (12 months after my 1st rhinoplasty) and although my nose isn't perfect it's much better than the first go around. I wasn't expecting perfection, I was just desperate for improvement. He didn't address all the things we had talked about but it's definitely far better now. My only real complaint is the scar. I'm certain I will need to get some scar correction done????. I started this journey almost 2 years ago and although I am content with the results, I would tell my old self not to go through with it. I had several people message me privately about their experience with Dr. Siegel and how unsatisfied they were. I did question if majority of his reviews were rigged but honestly there's something about Dr. Siegel that just made me want to start and finish with him. He is very polite and easy to talk to. When I expressed how unsatisfied I was he was also unsatisfied. Sure I could look in the mirror and pick out all the imperfections, but as a whole it's "beautifully imperfect."
I never went in with unrealistic expectations. I just wanted to be a better version of myself.
-- I went in for a revision with this same Doctor in December (12 months after my 1st rhinoplasty) and although my nose isn't perfect it's much better than the first go around. I wasn't expecting perfection, I was just desperate for improvement. He didn't address all the things we had talked about but it's definitely far better now. My only real complaint is the scar. I'm certain I will need to get some scar correction done????. I started this journey almost 2 years ago and although I am content with the results, I would tell my old self not to go through with it. I had several people message me privately about their experience with Dr. Siegel and how unsatisfied they were. I did question if majority of his reviews were rigged but honestly there's something about Dr. Siegel that just made me want to start and finish with him. He is very polite and easy to talk to. When I expressed how unsatisfied I was he was also unsatisfied. Sure I could look in the mirror and pick out all the imperfections, but as a whole it's "beautifully imperfect."
I never went in with unrealistic expectations. I just wanted to be a better version of myself.
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UPDATED FROM cetj09
7 months post
6 months post op
Haven't been on here in a while, had to take a break from obsessing about my nose. Still crooked and will remain this way until a revision is done to try and correct it. Saw my dr at 4 months who said we would talk about a revision after 10 months post op. Can't imagine doing this all over again. Swelling it pretty much gone. The tip is still really hard.
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S
July 2, 2015
I'm having my revision soon. Its frustrating to have these emotions again. I hope the best for you.
S
July 2, 2015
Your new nose looks great depsite the assymetry (which you had before the surgery btw and this is noticeable in the before photos). I had a similar experience ( (I only had tip work done + alar and nostril reduction) . When the cast came off, all I could see was the assymetry . Turned out I had this assymetry before the surgery but it wasn't until after the surgery and until the Dr showed me the before pictures that I noticed that I had this assymetry. All I could see was that I had uneven nostrils and I obsessed about it day and night. I am now 18 months post op and other than the persistant , intermittent swelling with heat I am now 90 % happy with the result. I would think very carefully before getting a revision. Things do settle with time and the assymetry hardly bothers me anymore. Learning to be patient is the toughest part and we tend to focus on the little details that bother us and blow them out of proportion. Also we tend to overscrutinize. I am still at the point where I am constantly looking at my nose in the mirror .... but that gets better too with time :) That being said I am totally with you and I know exactly what you are going through, the emotions, the frustration etc.... My advice would be to wait it out. All the best.
S
July 4, 2015
Beautiful picture.
I'm in the same boat. Mine is still crooked, but I've yet to go back to the doctor that did the work. I'm so disappointed in his work that I would never trust him to fix it. I'm seeking another doctor, but feeling like it's a hopeless cause at this point. I think what has been done has wrecked any possibility at achieving a nose I would be happy with.
I too, can't imagine doing this all over again... and paying all over again. I'm just so disappointed that I paid all this money and don't like it any better than what I had - in fact, I hate it more.
My tip is also REALLY hard. Still can't rub my nose like I used to.
You do look great though. But if you are thinking of getting revision, perhaps consider someone else. I know for me, I was greatly disappointed that my doctor could never give me a clear picture of what the outcome would be... he was vague. No computer program. No picture. Just talked about it. But I never felt we were on the same page. Originally I was told I would have a visit just before surgery. Then they told me they didn't need to, but if I wanted I could come in. I did... just to go over what was going to be done again, b/c I still wasn't comfortable and/or clear what was going to be done. A few suggestions he made, I was not happy with and told him. He told me, "don't worry, I won't have you looking like Miss Piggy." But again, no picture. I'm a visual person. I needed and wanted to see what the expectation would be. Perhaps then I would have been more prepared.
I'm in the same boat. Mine is still crooked, but I've yet to go back to the doctor that did the work. I'm so disappointed in his work that I would never trust him to fix it. I'm seeking another doctor, but feeling like it's a hopeless cause at this point. I think what has been done has wrecked any possibility at achieving a nose I would be happy with.
I too, can't imagine doing this all over again... and paying all over again. I'm just so disappointed that I paid all this money and don't like it any better than what I had - in fact, I hate it more.
My tip is also REALLY hard. Still can't rub my nose like I used to.
You do look great though. But if you are thinking of getting revision, perhaps consider someone else. I know for me, I was greatly disappointed that my doctor could never give me a clear picture of what the outcome would be... he was vague. No computer program. No picture. Just talked about it. But I never felt we were on the same page. Originally I was told I would have a visit just before surgery. Then they told me they didn't need to, but if I wanted I could come in. I did... just to go over what was going to be done again, b/c I still wasn't comfortable and/or clear what was going to be done. A few suggestions he made, I was not happy with and told him. He told me, "don't worry, I won't have you looking like Miss Piggy." But again, no picture. I'm a visual person. I needed and wanted to see what the expectation would be. Perhaps then I would have been more prepared.
L
July 20, 2015
Hey just popping in to say your nose looks really great! I can only see a tiny bit of asymmetry and I don't think anyone else would notice :-) btw, your lips look lovely as well!
UPDATED FROM cetj09
2 months post
2 months post op
Truth is, I am not happy with my results. Hate the thought of going through this again but a revision is definitely going to be needed to fix it.
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M
February 21, 2015
I think your nose is cute and fits your face. Have you discussed your dissatisfaction with your surgeon? Do you plan to have revision with the same surgeon?
C
February 21, 2015
I discussed it with him at my 1 month post of visit , which he told me I would have to wait and see how much of it is swelling. At this point majority of the swelling is gone. It would take a miracle or a hit on the right side of my face to shift it to the center :P. I'm not sure if I would want to go with the same surgeon. A part of me tells me that even in the best hands, things can go wrong but than another part of me feels botched :( not to mention I almost feel like now that they got their money, I am not as important as I was before.
B
February 21, 2015
have you considered maybe an out of state surgeon? for a revision im guessing its even more nerve racking, maybe look into come doctors in california since they seem to have alot more experience with the amount of surgeries they do ? im hoping things work out!!
M
February 21, 2015
I see why you're not happy with your result when I look at the bottom of your nose. Your nose before surgery was not leaning to the right. I wpnder why this happened! The profile looks really nice. You are right this shifting doesn't look swelling related. However you will need to wait a year anyway before revision. I feel your frustration as I have been in your shoes. Keep us posted.
R
February 21, 2015
I think your nose turned out nice, but I understand how you feel. Hang in there. I'm unhappy with my results as well, I had ethnic rhinoplasty less than 3 months ago and cry almost every day. Hopefully at 6 months post op our noses get better. Best of luck.
SL
April 10, 2015
I think you still have lots of swelling and within time, you will hopefully like your results. It took a full 5 months before I even remotely liked my nose.
S
April 10, 2015
I'm so in the same boat as you. I can't believe I finally worked up the nerve to finally do it in the first place... I waited YEARS... since I was a child. And then I finally did it and now I hate the thought of going through it all over again too. I wish you the best. I hope you keep us posted. My dr. keeps telling me to "please wait the year" but it's not going to straighten out! He also says that there is more swelling on the one side where the deviation was too.. Sounds ALL TOO familiar. But all in all, I'm just not happy. Worst part is, I paid $7,000 for a nose I'm not any happier with. And now I'm going to have to pay even more.... and I'm very nervous now. I felt optimistic and excited before. My husband says to wait for this nose job to be paid off before doing anything more. I can't wait. But after paying for a nose, shouldn't mine look better than those that didn't have to pay? Or at least not weird anymore? Mine is just a new kind of weird.
L
April 10, 2015
It sounds and looks like we have a similar story. I am 1 year PO now and I have been researching revision specialists and saving up to do this whole thing over again. I had a very symmetrical nose originally (Yes, it had a hump and was bigger than I wanted, but it was straight). Now I am left with a collapsed nostril and a crooked nose, not to mention a large dent on the bridge. It is heart breaking, and an emotional ride, but I have to say, I am glad I came across your profile. Yes, your nostrils are asymmetrical, and yes your nose looks crooked, but you are still gorgeous! I keep wondering if every time I meet someone new they are focused on my nose and wondering if I was in an accident (I have had a few people ask me if I was), or if I was born deformed. When I look at your pics, I can see how your nose isnt perfect, but I can honestly say that if I were meeting you for the first time, I wouldn't give much thought to your nose because you have lots of other striking features. Your nose doesn't make you who you are. You are very pretty... before and after!
I was told my issues were because of swelling for months, but as the swelling went down my nose actually started to get worse. I went to a very reputable doctor with lots of great reviews and pictures, and not one complaint against him. That is the hardest part for me. I am having a difficult time deciding on my revision doctor because I am afraid the same thing could happen again even if I go to the best doctor I can find. I wish you well in your revision if you decide to go that way!
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