Scared, Anxious, Nervous

Have you consulted with Dr Le?

Hi, I would just like to share my experience with Hamilton. I had perforated septum surgery about a year ago with Hamilton and what he did to me was horrific. I had a relatively small perforation Hamilton sliced my forehead open 5 inches behind the hairline to and drilled into my sinuses to feed some sort of scope into my sinus cavity, to procure cartilage. He cut out my entire nasal structure (healthy cartilage of my dorsum, septum and nasal tip) and left my nose a mushy flappy mess. My nose is now shorter from the profile, wider from the front view, I can’t breathe out of one side and the other whistles and my bridge has collapsed. Hamilton trimmed my columella and anterior nasal spine. Because there is much less cartilage and bone in my nose there is no support for my upper lip and it has sunken in where the columella meets the upper lip resulting in trouble talking. One eyebrow is lower than the other, the skin on my forehead is loose. The site around the scar is balding and the top of my head is completely numb. I just submitted a review and it should be on here in the next few days with pictures. Please don't let this doctor cut into you.

If you are looking for a revision rhinoplasty make sure you are looking at surgeons who are using the "ultrasonic" and "preservation" rhinoplasty techniques. Those two words are key to finding the best surgeon. The polygon technique (along with ultrasonic/preservation methods) are the most beautiful noses you usually see in magazine, movies and Instagram. The pioneer of the Polygon is Dr. Barış Çakır, who is considered the best in the world when it comes to rhinosplasty. Unfortunately he's so famous and spends a lot of his time teaching other surgeons. But if you can get an appointment with him in Istanbul, Turkey -- GO. Run don't walk. If you can't go or can't get him, anyone he's taught in Turkey is amazing. But he's also taught many surgeons here in the US. American doctors that have perfected the technique are: Dr. Kapil Saigal (Florida); Dr. Aaron Kosins (California); Dr. Jay Calvert (California); and I would also recommend Dr. Mike Nayak (Missouri) even though he's a GENIUS in facelifts but his nose jobs are superb. He and Dr. Baris are always teaching around the world. They are world class. I heard Dr. Nayak's post-op treatment for patients is truly above the standard. If you're a person of color, you should look up Dr. Bora. He's in Turkey but I heard that he comes to Miami sometimes. His Instagram is @drboraok.
I know this was detailed and long but I've had to do so much research for myself and my friends when it comes to nose jobs, hairline lowering, facelifts and liposuction.....if you go to the wrong person....it can ruin your life. Don't let the guy who does lipo do your nose and don't let the nose guy do your boobs and don't let the butt guy do your facelift. But these doctors want to do everything and that's where things go wrong.
Good luck!!!!! Keep us updated and I know you'll get the perfect nose for you.

The same thing happened to me. What materials will your surgeon use to rebuild your bridge, and what type of spreader grafts to widen your nose?

How much can your doctor derotate? Do you need length or bridge? When is your surgery?

Please inbox me the other surgeon I am scared to death about paying dr hamilton 28000 ( plus he says I will need an additional surgery at 11000) and what If something goes wrong? I loved my consult with him but still Up in the air. I think it's you that has a perforation right? Mine is huge! I have an appointment with dr Benjamin swarthout tomorrow but may need to reschedule. So happy fir you and positive vibes your way

SO happy to hear that you're feeling more positive and in a good headspace. I find it hard myself to get out of my head (involving anything, really) so its really nice to hear that time really CAN help and you can heal. Please keep us posted on your journey and congratulations on making it so far!! You got this!!

Hi! Who are you going with? Glad to hear youre doing better