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Hi, I'm currently going through a bunch of...

Purrfectme
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Hi, I'm currently going through a bunch of emotions after having my first rhinoplasty March 2016. I don't want to speak too much on it emotionally because it's super negative and made me really depressed for months. I'm currently approaching my 5 month post op mark. I've literally spoke with a dozen doctors, had consults on skype, spoke to a few in person and I think I found a winner. Dr Hamilton definitely made me the most comfortable and answered all of my questions thoroughly. I have to wait until I'm at least 9 months post op because I still have a lot of swelling he said. Which is sad because my nose is really small at the moment. He let me know sadly it's going to only get smaller. The doctor gave me an unnecessary Osteotomy (which I don't believe was done correctly because I have weird indent marks down the sides of my nose), he over resected my bridge/dorsum, he punctured a hole in my septum, I have internal nasal valve collapse, an over projected tip and I believe he reduced my nostrils. Sigh. When I met Dr Hamilton in person he told me it's not as bad as I think and he definitely can fix everything. I'm glad to hear that but dealing with a perforated septum (hole in your septum) daily is difficult. Breathing is hard, my nose often feels dry, it produces crust with light bleeding sometimes. The only thing keeping me positive some days is knowing it can and will be fixed. I've been reading a lot on perforated septums and a lot on Dr Hamilton and I strongly believe I'm making the right choice. I know I still have four months to go but after seeing so many success stories on him, I decided to share my journey too. The closer I get to my surgery date I'll show you guys my original nose, then this too small over projected nose. My goal is to fix my perforated septum, fix these weird indented lines that I think comes from the over resected bridge/dorsum and I would like my tip to be closer to my face, more round and natural.

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Carlos Gomez, MD

Carlos Gomez, MD

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August 17, 2016
Wow I have the exact same issues and am wanting them fixed besides the septum. I wish you the best of luck I hear hes an amazing doctor and will be with you on this journey xx
August 19, 2016
It's so heartbreaking to think we trust these doctors and they just decide to do whatever they want smh. Thanks a lot for the well wishes.
October 1, 2017
Have you had the surgery yet?
August 17, 2016
thank you for posting
August 19, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to read.
August 17, 2016
Thank you for posting! Wishing you good luck and will be looking forward to your updates. Did dr Hamilton explain how he is going to fix your problem( technique details)? Is he going to use any grafts, type of grafts?
August 19, 2016
Thank you for taking the time to read. I have a second skype appointment next week and will find out exactly how he plans on fixing it. I will update then.
August 19, 2016
Thanks!
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August 18, 2016
I am glad you found the right surgeon to fix your nose. Looking forward to reading your updates.
August 19, 2016
Thank you!!
August 18, 2016
Thank you for sharing your story. I have exact same problems after my septorhinoplasty. It's so unfortunate that we have to go through this but you are not alone. Stay strong and wish you the best of luck!
August 19, 2016
Thank you so much for reading. You're so right it's heartbreaking that we really trust these doctors and they disappoint us. I also just read your story and we are having the same issues smh. I'm going to pm you.
August 19, 2016
Sure anytime.
UPDATED FROM Purrfectme
2,016 years post

Photo time

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So I've decided to share some photos with you guys so you can get an idea of what I'm dealing with as far as the over projected tip and pinched bridge. My nostrils are also asymmetrical, it could be due to the internal collapse also, but I'm not sure. The more I look at my old photos the more I realize I shouldn't have touched my nose at all. I initially only wanted tip work done. Here is my before, my current state at almost 6 months post op and a picture of me right after surgery.

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September 7, 2016
What exactly you are planning to change in your revision. ?
September 7, 2016
The most important thing is to fix the hole in my septum otherwise it will grow and get worse. Aesthetically, I want my tip derotated and brought closer to my face like before. Also the pinched ness corrected. I want grafts put in to support my nostrils and make them wider too. I don't like that my nose looks "done".
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October 10, 2016
hi did you have surgery? I too have a very large hole but not sure what to do.
October 10, 2016
Hi no I didn't have my revision yet. Do you plan on having a revision?
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October 10, 2016
I have met with six doctors. The only doctor that seems to be confident about fixing it is Dr. Hamilton. Which scares me a little bit because why does he seem to be one of the very few or only that feels he can repair it when some of the best of the best said my whole is too large to fix. It is 2cm. I've had four other surgeries so I am scared to let anyone touch me. They all want to build it up. my hole is worsening by the day
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October 10, 2016
Are you hesitant also?
October 11, 2016
Good luck with your surgery!! How did you develop a perforated septum? I have seen some reviews where dr Hamilton fixed the septums. I guess he is a specialist
September 7, 2016
are you going to get it close to your original nose?
September 7, 2016
God willing, I would love that. I know it's impossible. But I would be happy with normal breathing (fixed septum), a rounder closer tip and just an overall natural looking nose.
September 7, 2016
honestly your nose after doesn't look bad, but your before was much cuter. tell hamilton to make your results look like your old nose as much as he could. Good luck.
September 7, 2016
You're absolutely right! It's not horrible (thank God) but the structure on the inside has made it difficult to breath. Also the overly pointed, pinched tip just doesn't flow with my other features. My goal is to definitely breath like I use to and get as close to my old nose look as possible. Thanks for the well wishes!!
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September 7, 2016
I've seen a lot of happy Dr. Hamilton patients on here lately. :)
September 7, 2016
Me too! I've reached out to a few also. I'm nervous, anxious and ready to get my revision over with!
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September 7, 2016
You and I are in the same boat. I'm 4 mos post revision and I went to a really good surgeon but I didn't communicate well enough I guess and there are a couple of probs related to the surgery itself. It's a hard wait but I've got to stick it out another 8 months. Stay strong! I think you're in good hands with Dr H.
September 7, 2016
I feel like even if you didn't communicate well, why ruin what isn't broken. These doctors don't have any empathy in their hearts for what they put people through with these bad rhino's that they give out. Not to mention it's so hard to have patience waiting for a revision smh. I wish you a great revision and recovery though.
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September 7, 2016
Well said. :)
September 7, 2016
Don't. Do another nose job your nose looks cute and little it's your brain playing tricks. No nose csn make you happy if you have other issues. Your nose looks great I promise
September 7, 2016
Huh? Did you read my review? I can't breathe. The previous surgeon put a hole in my septum. I have to have it fixed or it will get worst. As far as aesthetically it is not cute to me. I'm an ethnic woman and a pointy nose does not fit my face. I don't have any "other" problems.
September 7, 2016
Ok I hear ya. It's just some time people are never happy and I don't want you to ruin your nose. Check out dr Grigoryants he Amazing
September 7, 2016
I definitely should've just been happy with the nose I had. I agree with that part. I didn't know the surgeon would go in and rearrange so much. Ok I will check him out, thanks!
September 7, 2016
:) welcome
UPDATED FROM Purrfectme
2,017 years post

I've been thinking and over thinking

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I've been thinking lately about this whole revision thing. I'm honestly super scared, nervous and anxious. I'm praying it goes well and this is the last time I ever have to go through this. I'm tired of feeling congested and not being able to breath normally. I'm almost 6 months post op (in a few days) and when I smile you can see my nose is collapsing on the left side and my tip gets sharper than what it already is. Not to mention at random times while breathing my nose starts to make a wheezing sound from the hole. Sigh. I'm honestly really uncomfortable and scared with the idea of another revision. Maybe it's all of the horror stories I keep reading on here. I'm going to try to not think about it for now since I have another few months to go. I'm being asked a lot about why my surgery is so much. So here's a break down of the costs. My perforation is costing me about $16,000+ and the cosmetic portion only around $8,000. I'm honestly not happy about the price. Sigh... this is a nightmare.

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December 8, 2016
this is my exact quote from Dr. H-
Phase 1
Septal perforation repair 8,500.00 9,500.00 1,100.00 = 19,100.00
Revision Rhinoplasty 7,500.00 990.00 = 8,490.00
Total Balance 16,000.00 9,500.00 2,090.00 = 27,590.00
Phase 2
Revision Rhinoplasty 7,500.00 2,750.00 990.00 = 11,240.00

OUCH!!!!