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Elective Rhinoplasty in Near Mess - Manila, Philippines
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I had an elective rhinoplasty 2 months ago and...
Tess55November 30, 2009
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I had an elective rhinoplasty 2 months ago and everything was working as expected, the swelling has subsided and the new nose was what I had expected. 2 weeks ago I noticed that my nose has started to swell again...about the same time, I was suffering from sinus infection.
Since my Plastic Surgeon is from the Philippines,I went to my Primary Care Physician who gave me Keflex and Nasonex. I have been taking Keflex for more than 5 days but I did not start taking the Nasonex yet..I remember my surgeon telling right after surgery that I need to wait before I could take meds with steroids. I have been taking the Keflex but my nose is still swollen. Any advice?
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The original rhinoplasty done in the Philippines...
Tess55January 31, 2011
The original rhinoplasty done in the Philippines was catastrophic. The tip of my nose was red from day 1 after surgery. I suffered from numerous infections 2 months later and was on antibiotics for more than 6 months after that. I had a big abscess on the right upper part of my nose close to my eye which oozed blood and pus. I had 2 surgeries in California to fix the problems. My Plastic Surgeon in Fairfield, CA removed the implant and a month after, he fixed the deep scar caused by the abscess. Luckily, the nose still looks the same even without the implant. I love the result. Big Advice: As much as possible, have your reconstructive/plastic surgeries done in the US by certified Plastic Surgeons. Going to the Philippines to save some money was a terrible mistake.
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May 15, 2011
Not to put down the plastic surgeons form the Philippines but I think you had a silicone implant placed. I do not think this is advisable especially for out of town folks. There are a lot of more predictable implants such as cartilage or goretex. This was given to me as an option by a surgeon in the Philippines and after 2 years my nose is still great with no problems.
June 30, 2013
So do you believe that it just really depends on whom the doctor is. I am currently studying in Manila and will be having my nose job here... plus it IS more affordable. I am a little worried tho because of course, Philippines has a reputation of being... well, not as good as the states (on many diff' levels) but like I said, I am here and it IS more affordable.
December 28, 2011
Hi! I had rhinoplasty 12 years ago and everything went well I've been thinking of doing it since I was 17 years of age but I didn't have the means. So when I came here in the US tha's my primary goal .Since I have thought about it since I was teenager I want to make sure I'll do it right not even thinking the price that I have to pay i want to make sure I'll do it with the right Surgeon and Viola! I'm happy with the result.As a matter of fact I knew about 4 people that had rhinoplasty in Manila and got infected they want to do it thare because the price is way much cheaper with out thinking of the safety issues.
December 29, 2011
For those people that have plans to do rhinoplasty especially those from CA area I don't see any reason to go to Phils. and have it done where in fact there's a lot of Surgeon that specialized in Asian rhinoplasty in that state that can do the job very well .If the main reason is to save money just think it million times .
February 24, 2015
You have to find a great surgeon I know 15 of my friends we all went to the same surgeon in Quezon City Philippines & none a single one had a complaint about their nose! I only pay 1,200 five years ago here in the US is 7,800 that's a huge savings not only l have a beautiful nose l was able to see my family!
May 14, 2016
Who's your doctor? I want to get mine done. Please can you tell me who's your doctor?than you
September 28, 2013
Dr Carlos Lasa Jr removed my keloid scar in April, 2008. The result after the treatment is worst than the original scar. I wish I did not trust him. He could not deliver a positive result as he promised. I don't recommend him.
June 22, 2016
Where was that keloid scar treated by Dr. Lasa? May I see the before and after pics? Thanks.
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