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African American Rhino - Miami, FL

UPDATED FROM candy26
9 months post

9 months post pics

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WORTH IT$7,000

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Rodger Wade Pielet, MD (in memoriam)

Rodger Wade Pielet, MD (in memoriam)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 2, 2014
Your nose still looks good. What do you want to do to your nostrils?
March 2, 2014
Thanks foxy :). I have thought about the sides taken in slightly. My surgeons took my nostrils in, inwardly/towards the bottom of my nose (if that makes sense), rather than removing a piece of skin from the side of each nostril, along the grove of the cheek. I have thought about having them taken in using the latter technique. I may not though, since I'm pretty satisfied overall.
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March 2, 2014
It looks perfect! I have my revision with Dr. Boahene.
March 2, 2014
Thanks zooster!! :) Good luck with Dr. Boahene. I had really, really considered him. He seems to do an excellent job with both primaries and revisions.
March 2, 2014
Thanks for updating your pics. I was going to go with Dr. Pielet also. Nearly two years ago I sent my pics to the office and the Office Manager never really followed up. I also had a consult scheduled that they canceled two days prior. It just seemed no matter what our dates and schedules conflicted. So.....wrote that off as maybe I should look elsewhere. I did want to go with him because he (with maybe three other docs) do great work on AA pts. You nose looks great.
March 3, 2014
Omg I just read that he passed away in January 2014. May God bless his family and those people that he touched through his work, art and passion. He was truly a talented man.
March 3, 2014
Wow I was just about to answer your previous post, when I saw this. That is crazy, and so sad and unfortunate :-(. I didn't even know he was sick, but may he rest in peace. He definitely was very talented surgeon and I am truly grateful for the work he did for me.
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April 10, 2014
I want to thank you for sharing your story. I live in California and I'm having a REALLY difficult time finding a surgeon that is qualified in African American noses. There are plenty in the Beverly Hills/So Cal area but they are way out of my budget. Anyway, Thanks!!
April 11, 2014
Your welcome, I was hoping it would be helpful :-) But I totally understand, It took me several years to finally find a surgeon. My budget was definitely a factor in my decision. I know out West surgery is more expensive, have you thought about traveling out of state?
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April 12, 2014
Yes, I actually went to the Dominican Republic for a tummy tuck and lipo in December of last year. I'am looking into Florida because they seem to be a bit cheaper. I just wanted to keep it closer to home just in case but I'm so desperate at this point I'll go wherever. By the way, your nose looks great!!!
April 28, 2014
I saw your review, your early results look great! But yea, travel costs can definitely add on costs of doing the procedure. That's actually one of the reasons why I choose Pielet over Boehene. It was actually cheaper going to FL then the Baltimore area, believe it or not. But thanks so much! I am really glad I did it. I hope that you will find someone really good on the West Coast that isn't crazy expensive!
UPDATED FROM candy26
9 months post

9 months post

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It's been a long time since I updated. I am pretty close to being 9 months post and it seems like so long ago I did the surgery. At this point, I would say I am happy with my nose and I don't regret having the procedure AT ALL. The only thing, I am thinking about tweaking is my nostrils, and that's a pretty painless procedure from what I've heard. Other than that, all is good.

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5 months post

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November 20, 2013
Looks good. Glad you're happy!
November 24, 2013
Thanks! I hope your surgery goes well with Boehene. He does great work
November 22, 2013
Great results!!
November 24, 2013
Thanks! :-)