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On my Way to Getting Rhinoplasty with Dr. Motykie - Los Angeles, CA
UPDATED FROM Henlei
9/16/14 UPDATE: Results and Revision
HenleiSeptember 16, 2014
$8,000
Hi all, I apologize for not coming on for sometime now... I have been answering a lot of personal messages and if I have missed anyone - please let me know!
It has been a good nine months now since my primary rhinoplasty with Dr.Motykie. Though I do not have some type of terrible "I cannot live with myself" result - it is not as defined or "clean" as I would have and did expect it to be. While my right side (my original "good side" before the primary) is very much to my liking, the left side (my original "bad side") is still just that. There is still a buldge and overall - the tip is not defined at ALL if not even a bit more wide.
My profile has improved dramatically, but I am looking for an overall improvement - not just the right side of my profile.
HOWEVER!! during my last visit with Dr. Motykie, I shared these concerns, under the impression I was left hopeless and that nothing would be done. He told me he does not disagree with me one bit, and that my nose never dropped like it was supposed to and agreed to do a revision at no charge! (Excluding the low anesthesia fee). I was absolutely elated! Though I have my hesitations about going back in - he touched on every one of my concerns and understood and agreed to them all.
I can only pray and hope and stress! that it comes out the way promised and hoped for in the end. I will update you all again.
It has been a good nine months now since my primary rhinoplasty with Dr.Motykie. Though I do not have some type of terrible "I cannot live with myself" result - it is not as defined or "clean" as I would have and did expect it to be. While my right side (my original "good side" before the primary) is very much to my liking, the left side (my original "bad side") is still just that. There is still a buldge and overall - the tip is not defined at ALL if not even a bit more wide.
My profile has improved dramatically, but I am looking for an overall improvement - not just the right side of my profile.
HOWEVER!! during my last visit with Dr. Motykie, I shared these concerns, under the impression I was left hopeless and that nothing would be done. He told me he does not disagree with me one bit, and that my nose never dropped like it was supposed to and agreed to do a revision at no charge! (Excluding the low anesthesia fee). I was absolutely elated! Though I have my hesitations about going back in - he touched on every one of my concerns and understood and agreed to them all.
I can only pray and hope and stress! that it comes out the way promised and hoped for in the end. I will update you all again.
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UPDATED FROM Henlei
6 Month Update
HenleiMay 21, 2014
HI all, i have started responding to emails - please feel free to email me with q's.
so here is the thing. I am approaching my sixth month of healing and now that most of the swelling has subdued - i am not impressed with my results. though my profile has improved, its not as much or "pretty" as i expected a "nose job" to be.... and what i was worried about most happened - my nose not only looks exactly the same from the front view - it is a bit wider than when i went in. i am actually extremely upset at the moment and greatly discouraged that i just went through all that time and money to come out with a slight improvement....
at my 3 month checkup: Dr Motykie said to give it time and if i still wasn't happy at my 6 month checkup he'd "do something" about it... let's see if he keeps his word. but here is the dilemma, do i want someone to go back in a second time when they clearly didn't have the capacity to do the job the right way the first time around...? :/
so here is the thing. I am approaching my sixth month of healing and now that most of the swelling has subdued - i am not impressed with my results. though my profile has improved, its not as much or "pretty" as i expected a "nose job" to be.... and what i was worried about most happened - my nose not only looks exactly the same from the front view - it is a bit wider than when i went in. i am actually extremely upset at the moment and greatly discouraged that i just went through all that time and money to come out with a slight improvement....
at my 3 month checkup: Dr Motykie said to give it time and if i still wasn't happy at my 6 month checkup he'd "do something" about it... let's see if he keeps his word. but here is the dilemma, do i want someone to go back in a second time when they clearly didn't have the capacity to do the job the right way the first time around...? :/
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June 11, 2015
Any updates? Considering a revision rhinoplasty but like you dr. M's bad reviews are making me concerned
UPDATED FROM Henlei
Update - pre-op with Dr Motykie next week!
HenleiDecember 6, 2013
So I chose Dr Motykie and I am very glad I did. He has kept his same professional demeanor even after I placed my down payment. I just need to conclude what exactly it is I want in order to convey that to him. My surgery is scheduled for the end of this month! I'm excited and nervous.
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December 29, 2013
Just a heads up from one of Dr motykies former patients... If you dont like your results good luck getting him to fix it or even acknowledge you. Once he has your money.... Good luck. If I were you I would have chosen Dr. G. Much nicer man and not all about the fame like Dr. M.
But hopefully he proves me wrong and your nose turns out fantastic.
January 13, 2014
Hi Henlei- checking in to see how you are doing? I have a consult w/Dr. M tomorrow! Hope you are doing great!
January 14, 2014
I personally think hes a horrible surgeon... BUT if you decide to go to him definitely negotiate... I got him down 3K and then gave it back to him when I needed a revision. Hopefully you dont need a revision and you just save a few thousand :) My total surgery was 20K
January 14, 2014
Breast aug with benelli lift and lipo of my tummy and back. The lipo came out the absolute worst and Ive had it revised by another surgeon... but its still not as nice as PRE-surgery with Dr. M and the scars are horrible. Ill have those revised one day. On the breast... The shape is nice but his lift technique is really bad with mishaped areolas and scars. I spoke to another past client of his via email and she has to have hers corrected too... So his suture work is lacking... based on what Ive seen from other surgeons. The biggest thing is that if you need a revision KNOW all the costs up front. ANd honestly he did a revision on me and it made no difference. If the surgeon cant do it the first time they most likely cant fix it the second... I just wish I knew all this before I went to him! I could have saved myself a ton of money and heartache.... :(
September 16, 2014
HI! I'm so sorry about the late response! how did it go and what is your update now??
September 16, 2014
I'm so sorry you had to go through this... was the revision a better outcome? what were your procedures?
September 17, 2014
Hi Henlei- not sure if this was posted for me, or LA4017. My meeting w/Dr. M was very strange. He was extremely cocky in the consult (like one of yours I believe). My case was a "no brainer" easy to fix... i expressed my concern because every other doctor had said the opposite; this was really tough/not an easy fix. I think mainly because my nose sounds like how yours is now- not a "botch" terrible job, but either there was scar tissue build up in the tip, or something went wrong because it was more bulbous than pre surgery. And my good side was no longer my good side. My not as good side stayed the same. So I went from 1 good side, to just 1 OK side. Not happy. BUT, because it wasn't terrible, most docs seemed afraid to mess with what was an OK result, to possibly make it worse. Dr. M was super confident he could make it amazing. He offered "dozens" of referrals to talk to other patients who had similar situation and were happy. I took them up on the offer and asked to speak to some patients; they could not provide even one, and after a few weeks of getting the run around, they said Dr. M changed his mind and didn't think he could make my nose any better. SO... I'm off to Dr. Davis in FL. But it was very weird to me that he did a complete 180 on what he thought he could accomplish.
September 17, 2014
fyi- this is nylagirl- i lost my original log in info and had to get new profile!
September 17, 2014
Oh no! what a headache that must have been! I don't mean to oppose, but my "cocky doctor" visit was actually with Dr. G in Glendale when I visited him the second time. Dr. M has been very nice with me (but I don't care about his attitude - lol - I want to see physical results!). Where are you flying to FL from? Let's stay in touch and share our experiences. I belive that is what happened to be in re of the scar tissue build up. I tend to scar very easily and dr. m told me what may be what happened. However, at the end of the day, there were still some bumps and edges in regard to my bones not being as shaved down as they should have and that's one of my concerns that he has agreed to fix. He was very comforting and told me he didn't think I "was crazy or anything" and he agreed completely. I just hope it comes out good. I would rather have an amazing surgeon who was an ass than one that is so kind but does not give good results... i'll be praying for you!
January 27, 2014
Please post some before and after pictures! I'm considering Dr. Motykie and like you the bad reviews are really throwing me off.
May 21, 2014
Hi hannah - are you still considering him? i would say there are better doctors out there.... nice guy - but didn't do a nice job. its not horrible - but i know it could have been done better.
May 21, 2014
Hi Henlei, I'm sorry that you're not thrilled with your results this far. I know that it is frustrating and I have no way of knowing if you'll like it more as more time passes but just wanted to share that for some people, it can take over a year or two to see final results. I recall seeing the most changes between 15 - 18 months and even subtle changes after that. Everyone's journey is different and if a lot of work was done or when there is thick/oily skin, swelling can last forever. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I hope it gets better for you. Thanks for the update.
September 16, 2014
Hi Faith, you are so kind to write such a warming message. I appreciate it. I am going back in for a minor revision to reduce some bulging and place a cartilage piece in the tip. I am really hoping it gives me the results I am looking for! How are you doing now?
September 17, 2014
Good luck! Please keep us updated. Wishing you the best possible results!!
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