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Results not as I expected

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I had this procedure done with Dr. Bustillo,...

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I had this procedure done with Dr. Bustillo, because he seemed to be a very compassionate doctor that new what he was doing. But unfortunately although he has great bedside manners, I was not satisfied with my rhinoplasty. Instead of refining my nose, I ended up with a more bulbous looking nose. Definitely not the results I was looking for. 6 months after the procedure, I shared my concerns with him about how big my nose was now looking. He told me to give it another year and come back, if it was still looking so big he would attempt to make it look more refined, which is what I initially came to him for. After a year, I went back, showing him the results and how bulbous my nose was still looking, and to my surprise instead of addressing the issue he tried to convince me that it looked "good". I insisted I was not satisfied at all and he brushed it off as yes it looks great. He had taken follow up procedure pictures of my nose, and I noticed that every time he would see me, he always brought the pre procedure pictures and never doing a side by side post procedure comparison. So I asked him about the pictures he had taken a few months ago, and shared that I would like to see them. He answered me in what seemed to be out of nervousness: "what pictures? Oh well I don''t have them!" Case Closed, never mentioned getting them for me or letting me see them at a later time. I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt and wait a year or two to see if there was still some swelling. Unfortunately after 4 years the results are still the same, my nose definitely bigger than before I went in for the procedure. I have to say a real disappointment. When he asked me to leave a good review a month after the procedure, I did but regret doing so as it was too early to tell what the final results would be.

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Andres Bustillo, MD, FACS

Andres Bustillo, MD, FACS

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (13)

February 24, 2018
February 27, 2018
Thank you for your comment, and I certainly don't mean to bad-mouth this surgeon as I am sure he's had many successful cases, just that in mine there seemed to be a lack of concern for the aftermath.
March 2, 2018
You’re not badmouthing, just leaving an honest review that many can benefit from. You don’t know how helpful it is, especially on this site. I once looked into Bustillo for myself, but changed my mind for many reasons. Good luck with whatever decisions you make in the future. If thinking of revision, I would reconsider using the same surgeon as their aesthetic doesn’t change. So, if you don’t like your nose now, you won’t like the revision with same surgeon even if it’s a free offer. Best of luck babe!
March 16, 2021
Hi, I am now considering a surgery with Dr. Bustillo, but I feel quite insecure. May I ask what made you change your mind about him? Every information I get is helpful. Thanks
August 18, 2018
You are doing he right thing and I for one appreciate your honest reporting.
September 16, 2018
Hey honey, I’m sorry you’re disappointed. My friend had a surgery with him and was really disappointed as well. Her nose appeared longer and really droopy after. I hope yours is less severe and can be fixed more easily if needed.
September 25, 2018
Hey IncanTart, does your friend have any before/after photos. It would be really helpful to see the negative reviews because all the positive reviews can be misleading. Thanks!
September 25, 2018
He asked you to leave a review prematurely! Wow! This is scary. Do you have before/after photos?
January 27, 2024
Totally agree. Asking to leave a review big red flag
September 25, 2018
I used to have a very thin delicate nose and my surgeon botched it. Instead of just removing the hump that I had he took off the entire tip and am looking for a revision surgeon who can extend my nose and has extensive experience with very delicate tissue. Do you have any before/after images saved that you could share? Also, my surgeon totally altered my before photos.