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Finally Made It! - Istanbul, TR
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I decided to write this review to help others...
inaszahran90August 2, 2016
$3,500
I decided to write this review to help others going through the same experience. Like everyone here I was unpleased with the shape of my natural nose for as far as I can remember, but it took me long to decide to go ahead with this procedure and it was my 25th birthday gift to myself. After some extensive research and considering all the madness happening in the region where I live (The middle east) I chose Dr. Emre ilhan From Turkey to be my surgeon. I was not sure how satisfied I will be with my results but I was almost certain no functional damage will occur to my nose in his hands, which was my biggest nightmare.
My operation took place on the 9th of February at the Memorial Hospital in Istanbul. The hotel is extremely clean just like a 5 stars hotel and hospital staff were extremely friendly. The doctor was also comforting ,only thing is that we agreed on what need to be changed, but he never explained what is surgically going to happen or how is he going to achieve those results. (My advise: ASK YOUR DOCTOR WHAT EXACTLY IS HE PLANNING TO DO IN THE OP ROOM)
Next thing I woke up and it is done, I had a rough week but nothing you can't tolerate if you really want this bad. Luckily, I did not bruise at all! thanks to doctor's technique and light hand I only experienced some serious swelling, bad skin and I could not smile/laugh properly for a decent month or two - all normal.
Today, I am 6 months post op and I am healing fine, It is not exactly the perfect result or the nose of my dreams, however, I do not regret going under the knife for the nose I have now. I still experience uneven swelling and the tip is large in comparison with the nose bridge, however patience is keys and I shall give it some time to see the final results.
Pictures will follow.
My operation took place on the 9th of February at the Memorial Hospital in Istanbul. The hotel is extremely clean just like a 5 stars hotel and hospital staff were extremely friendly. The doctor was also comforting ,only thing is that we agreed on what need to be changed, but he never explained what is surgically going to happen or how is he going to achieve those results. (My advise: ASK YOUR DOCTOR WHAT EXACTLY IS HE PLANNING TO DO IN THE OP ROOM)
Next thing I woke up and it is done, I had a rough week but nothing you can't tolerate if you really want this bad. Luckily, I did not bruise at all! thanks to doctor's technique and light hand I only experienced some serious swelling, bad skin and I could not smile/laugh properly for a decent month or two - all normal.
Today, I am 6 months post op and I am healing fine, It is not exactly the perfect result or the nose of my dreams, however, I do not regret going under the knife for the nose I have now. I still experience uneven swelling and the tip is large in comparison with the nose bridge, however patience is keys and I shall give it some time to see the final results.
Pictures will follow.
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Replies (9)
January 27, 2017
Did you travel twice, once for the consultation and, at a later stage, for the surgery?
January 28, 2017
Would you recommend this surgeon for a revision rhinoplasty? I unfortunately need a tertiary. I was asked by Dr Ilhan 6000 euros for the revision rhinoplasty. I believe prices change according to the patients' country......
June 23, 2017
You look great! Did you go back jet? I want to go there, but don't dare to go alone. If you go there by yourself, tell me and i'll join you ;) x Ann
June 23, 2017
Sorry last question ;) First of all, great improvement! second, did he use open or closed technique? Did you request him closed technique and what was his response?
June 24, 2017
Dear Ann, you surely can ask as many questions as you want.
He used open technique and my understanding is that dr Emre only performs open surgeries as thats his preference, i personally did not mind and I only cared for the results.
June 25, 2017
Thanks for your reply! Your right, only care for the result. I am just a little nervous about the potential visible scar with open rhino. Not sure jet what I will decide, but I think I will go to Emre as well :)
UPDATED FROM inaszahran90
6 months post
PICTURES - PRE & POST OP
inaszahran90August 4, 2016
been trying to download a before video but didn't get lucky and will try post it some other time. you can see in recent pictures that my tip is not well defined and somewhat big comparing to the bridge of my nose. as I mentioned I have thick skin so I am hoping It will improve over time.
Replies (13)
August 4, 2016
It takes longer for us who have thick skin to see refinement. Nonetheless yours looks beautiful already! Congrats.
August 4, 2016
Thank you so much, you are right! I'm being patient and I can tell its getting slightly different with time.xx
August 4, 2016
Beautiful, you can really the swelling start to subside at the 6 month mark. Hang in there, it can take a year or more for the final results to show. For myself, it was definitely a full year and one day I just looked and saw how refined and small my nose looked -- the key is patience.
August 5, 2016
I'm so happy for you! Congratulations on your great results and hopefully one day I'll be also surprised with my results. For now, its only a subtle change and I'm really hoping my tip will get better.
February 1, 2017
Hi I'd love to know how your tip went it should be close to a year ? As I'm thinking of booking with him to and I'm thick skinned
February 7, 2017
Hey dear. It is still big compared to the nose bridge. I go back for consultation in June,
June 23, 2017
I see you planned to go back in june, that's now ;) if you go alone, please let me know. I'd love to join you,.
February 7, 2017
hello my i had surgery 2 months nose and nose looks similar after surgery I still experience uneven swelling and the tip is large in comparison with the nose bridge, do you think it will go down?
February 8, 2017
Who did you have the surgery with? The swelling will definitely go down, if you had an open rhinoplasty 2 months is very short time.
February 8, 2017
Dr.Feldmar
Yes it was open surgery , I really do hope the swelling goes down . My nose looks extremely funny sides ways like I mentioned the bridge seems to be ok but the tip looks huge. How long did it take for yours to go down?
Yes it was open surgery , I really do hope the swelling goes down . My nose looks extremely funny sides ways like I mentioned the bridge seems to be ok but the tip looks huge. How long did it take for yours to go down?
February 9, 2017
Swelling usually takes between six months to one year....but at six months you should notice some difference
February 9, 2017
Thank You for all the information you provided. Now I just have to be patient
Btw your NOSE LOOKS GREAT.
Btw your NOSE LOOKS GREAT.
Replies (36)
August 5, 2016
Lovely profile. Did you have to travel to Turkey? Or do you live there?
August 5, 2016
Hey Zooster, thank you. I had to travel to Turkey for 2 weeks and I've stayed in an apartment right near the doctor's office. The area is nice and safe, Let me know if you need any details.
September 28, 2016
Hey I have an appointment with dr emre in January I a have a smiler nose shape to yours however mine is a lot bigger, I've been doing allot of research and looked at many reviews however I really want dr emre to give me a small nose even if I ask him not just define a little do you think that is he takes in to consideration during the consultation and also what hotel did you stay at and how much did it cost? Thank you very much
October 18, 2016
do not think any nose will be bigger than the one I had to be honest lol. My only advise to you is to discuss fully with him as I made the mistake of not going through details of how he will perform the surgery. I'm not saying I'm not happy with the result I still think it is an improvement and I'm just glad that overly the size of nose is reduced. I'm still going through ups and downs because my tip is slightly upturned at the moment and I'm just hoping it will settle down soon.
August 17, 2016
amazing transformation? How much did it cost and what currency did you pay in? Also did this include a place to stay?
October 18, 2016
Thank you so much. I paid 10,000 Turkish lira a year ago and I believe the price for revision was 15,000. The prices might have gone up and that did not include the price of stay, but it really was not a big deal as accommodation is considered cheap.
October 16, 2016
Great result, iam also booked an appointment with dr.Emre Ilhan for revision in januari. What was the name of the hotel you stayed?
October 18, 2016
Hey Sarah, thank you. I stayed in an apartment i found to be so close to doctor's clinic. if you wish I can share the link with you through Airbnb. Make sure to discuss fully with the doctor and let him explain to you what he is exactly going to do. My best wishes for you
February 15, 2018
Hi Sarah
could you give me the apartment link that you found through Airbnb.
Thankyou
could you give me the apartment link that you found through Airbnb.
Thankyou
October 18, 2016
Hey Sarah, thank you. I stayed in an apartment i found to be so close to doctor's clinic. if you wish I can share the link with you through Airbnb. Make sure to discuss fully with the doctor and let him explain to you what he is exactly going to do. My best wishes for you
October 18, 2016
I do not think any nose will be bigger than the one I had to be honest lol. My only advise to you is to discuss fully with him as I made the mistake of not going through details of how he will perform the surgery. I'm not saying I'm not happy with the result I still think it is an improvement and I'm just glad that overly the size of nose is reduced. I'm still going through ups and downs because my tip is slightly upturned at the moment and I'm just hoping it will settle down soon.
Thanks for paying it forward by sharing your journey here on RealSelf. I am looking forward to seeing your photos. Have people noticed the difference in your appearance? How have they reacted?
Family members and close friends did certainly notice there was something differen. co-workers and most people though could not tell and everybody I know mentioned that I look the same. It was a relief to know I don't look worse at least :) I been feeling really down for the first month and then I just got used to how it looks and starting monitoring cahnges, I feel like overall I have a slow recovery comparing to others who have done it.