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Revision Nose Surgery - London, GB
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Im posting my journey on here too as I feel this...
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Im posting my journey on here too as I feel this site has helped me choose (hopefully) the right surgeon for me. And I hope this will help others too in making one of the most important decisions of there life the right one.
I'm booking my consultation in a few days and I have chosen Dr Lucian ion as after years of researching and debating on if I should go to LA to get this surgery I feel all his reviews and before and after pics look amazing so will be booking a consultation to see what he says he can achieve in terms of results.
If anyone is thinking of going to LA Dr Grigoryants before and after pics look amazing too and his reviews are always good.
Basically I've always hated my nose since I was a teenager and ended up breaking it when I was 18, I then suffered with sinus problems so the NHS were willing to try and sort my breathing problem and the Dr said that he would file down the hump also.
After the swelling went down my nose practically looked the same as before and my sinus issues were still a problem. Over the next few years my septum then became deviated, the NHS then offered to straighten my nose and try again to relieve me of my sinus problems however as soon as I came around after the surgery I could see in the bathroom mirror that my bone looked lumpy and bumpy is the only way I can discribe it, the surgeon assured me that I would be happy with the results but after the swelling went down again my nose looked pretty much the same as before, it's been 3 years since I had that surgery and my nose now deviates even worse than after my first surgery and the side profile now dips more than it used and as my skin is thin on my nose you can see every lump and bump. I should of just gone to a plastic surgeon in the first place as although the NHS were saying they would cosmetically make it look better that's not there primary goal.
I've put off paying for the surgery thinking it was selfish as I've always had responsibilities even before having kids, as to others this is not essential surgery.
I'm finally just going for it as there's never a right time to do this and I'm 34 and don't want to spend another 10 years thinking about my nose!
I've downloaded an app called plastic surgery lite to try morphing my nose to see what outcome suits me best but I'm just getting the hang of it so will be posting pics of my front and side profile soon.
I'm booking my consultation in a few days and I have chosen Dr Lucian ion as after years of researching and debating on if I should go to LA to get this surgery I feel all his reviews and before and after pics look amazing so will be booking a consultation to see what he says he can achieve in terms of results.
If anyone is thinking of going to LA Dr Grigoryants before and after pics look amazing too and his reviews are always good.
Basically I've always hated my nose since I was a teenager and ended up breaking it when I was 18, I then suffered with sinus problems so the NHS were willing to try and sort my breathing problem and the Dr said that he would file down the hump also.
After the swelling went down my nose practically looked the same as before and my sinus issues were still a problem. Over the next few years my septum then became deviated, the NHS then offered to straighten my nose and try again to relieve me of my sinus problems however as soon as I came around after the surgery I could see in the bathroom mirror that my bone looked lumpy and bumpy is the only way I can discribe it, the surgeon assured me that I would be happy with the results but after the swelling went down again my nose looked pretty much the same as before, it's been 3 years since I had that surgery and my nose now deviates even worse than after my first surgery and the side profile now dips more than it used and as my skin is thin on my nose you can see every lump and bump. I should of just gone to a plastic surgeon in the first place as although the NHS were saying they would cosmetically make it look better that's not there primary goal.
I've put off paying for the surgery thinking it was selfish as I've always had responsibilities even before having kids, as to others this is not essential surgery.
I'm finally just going for it as there's never a right time to do this and I'm 34 and don't want to spend another 10 years thinking about my nose!
I've downloaded an app called plastic surgery lite to try morphing my nose to see what outcome suits me best but I'm just getting the hang of it so will be posting pics of my front and side profile soon.
Replies (59)
November 11, 2016
I am booked with Lucian for June next year! Can't wait x
November 11, 2016
Aw goodluck ill have to follow your journey too!Was June the next available appointment date or was that by choice? X
November 17, 2016
Sorry for the late reply! I chose June as I am at university and couldn't get time off to recover as I'll be on placement. My story is very similar to yours, I broke mine when I was 21. The NHS worked on my nose to put it back in place as it had collapsed on one side. It now looks worse than ever and has bones that are very noticeable sticking out on one side. I never had a deviated septum before the NHS worked on my nose and now I can barely breathe out of my nose! Xx
November 17, 2016
They also offered to work on my nose again but I refused. I didn't want them to make a mess of it even more. I am coming off here soon but if you have instagram follow me x
November 17, 2016
Yeah I'd never trust the NHS with my nose again! Ok I'll follow your insta xx
November 17, 2016
Can I ask did Lucian advise that you need any grafts in your consultation? As your problems seem the same as mine xx
November 17, 2016
Yeah I would never let anyone from the NHS touch my nose again, I have to admit one the right side where I was hit in the face my nose did collapse and they managed to pull the bones back up however now I have a deviated septum and I still want some tip work doing so I may as well pay as ill never be happy otherwise.
No Lucian never mentioned grafts at the first consultation, this is something I do want clarifying though so ill be double checking when I see him in February for my second consultation. are you thinking you may need grafts? He quoted me 7950 for surgery and I think it is more with grafts so I don't think I need them. xx
No Lucian never mentioned grafts at the first consultation, this is something I do want clarifying though so ill be double checking when I see him in February for my second consultation. are you thinking you may need grafts? He quoted me 7950 for surgery and I think it is more with grafts so I don't think I need them. xx
November 17, 2016
Ok cool, does that price include an overnight stay? I was told prices start from around £8,500 hoping it's more like the price he told you, I'm going to go for my consultation with ion in Feb and decide from there xx

November 11, 2016
Lucian did my nose almost 2 and a half years ago.
It wasn't a revision but it was clearly a challenge to most other surgeons.
I have a review with pictures. [RS bleep]
November 11, 2016
I just went to have a look at your review to find that I've already read it! Your nose looks great! C
November 11, 2016
Sorry previous message sent before I'd finished, I bet your really happy with it, did you need rib/ear grafts or anything complicated xx

November 13, 2016
No, I didn't have any grafts. Just open rhino.
You mentioned feeling selfish booking your op, but if this makes you feel better every time you see your profile (rather than the heart dropping "oh do I really look like that?" then that is an amazing feeling. One less thing to worry about. [RS bleep]
November 13, 2016
I know exactly I've just got to go for it and do it for me. I'm going into this with no real expectation as I've been let down twice now but I do still have some hope left! Lol xx
November 22, 2016
if it is selfish, be selfish...nothing selfish about wanting to make yourself happy!!
November 11, 2016
Will you be uploading pictures of your nose now? Very happy for you and definitely not a selfish decision! Exactly right, there's never a "right" time. What did he say he will be doing for your revision exactly? I am interested in him for my revision
November 11, 2016
Thank you, I'll be uploading pictures over the weekend. I haven't spoken to him yet as I'm booking my consultation for Feb as he's booked up until then. I'm guessing I'll need a rib graft because my nose deviates really bad, I'm going to call the hospital where I had my previous surgery to get the notes for dr ion so he knows what to expect! When are you thinking of having surgery?
November 12, 2016
Well the soonest I can have mine would be March but I will probably wait till August around my 1 year mark. I know I will be needing rib so I really want someone skilled that knows what they are doing with it. I will check in on your post in hopes that everything goes well with you!
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