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24 Yrs Old - Great Overall Experience with Rhinoplasty - Mont-royal, QC
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I just wanted to begin the review by giving credit...
gg0091November 20, 2015
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I just wanted to begin the review by giving credit to the courtesy and attention Dr. Samaha and his staff have shown me. He and the people who run the clinic (Valery, Suzie and Irene) are amazing. I got a consultation appointment 2 weeks after my first phone call, and my surgery 6 weeks after that. The whole process took only 2 months! I haven't had the surgery just yet, but I will update when I do. One of my appointments even had to be moved, but the person I spoke to on the phone was so kind and apologetic that I didn't even mind. I have worked in a clinic before and I know how difficult scheduling can be. Everything, from the staff, to the reception, to the overall ambiance is welcoming and charming.
My motivation: I've been wanting to get my nose fixed since I was 13 (it had been previously fractured). I went in with an idea of what I wanted: the width narrowed, the bridge and bump fixed and the tip refined. An overall more feminine and softened appearance, as I have small eyes and my nose kind of takes over my face. Dr. Samaha gave me very realistic expectations and explained the scope of the procedure with meticulous details. He even laughed at the jokes I made (they weren't even funny...I was really nervous!)
Pros: Reasonable pricing, courteous staff, great location with lots of parking, Dr. Samaha pays attention to detail and is a facial specialist, twilight sedation is less risky than general anesthesia, very short wait times.
Cons: None so far.
Outcome: To be updated once I have the procedure!
My motivation: I've been wanting to get my nose fixed since I was 13 (it had been previously fractured). I went in with an idea of what I wanted: the width narrowed, the bridge and bump fixed and the tip refined. An overall more feminine and softened appearance, as I have small eyes and my nose kind of takes over my face. Dr. Samaha gave me very realistic expectations and explained the scope of the procedure with meticulous details. He even laughed at the jokes I made (they weren't even funny...I was really nervous!)
Pros: Reasonable pricing, courteous staff, great location with lots of parking, Dr. Samaha pays attention to detail and is a facial specialist, twilight sedation is less risky than general anesthesia, very short wait times.
Cons: None so far.
Outcome: To be updated once I have the procedure!
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UPDATED FROM gg0091
Update: Pre-op appointment
gg0091November 25, 2015
Just had my pre-op appointment with Valery. She walked me though the pre- and post-care procedures and took some vitals. We chatted for a little while and joked around, she's very relatable and you could tell that she's good at her job and she answered all of my questions. Dr Samaha came in and checked everything out, and also went over exactly what we would be doing on the day of the operation. He also did a quick exam.
I knew that they had a busy schedule so I really appreciate them taking the time to answer all of my questions and chat for a little while.
I knew that they had a busy schedule so I really appreciate them taking the time to answer all of my questions and chat for a little while.
Replies (9)
December 3, 2015
hey! i'm also 24 and having my rhinoplasty with dr samaha on dec 18! yours is so soon, good luck, i'd love to hear updates on how you're doing! :) valerie is really the best! x
December 8, 2015
i'm so happy to hear it all went good for you! were the injections very painful? they scare me haha
December 8, 2015
The IV is painless, the injection in the muscle of your thigh you will feel but it's not painful, it's more of a mild cramp for 2 seconds. The ones in the nose are painful but honestly you are sedated so you won't care at all.
December 13, 2015
Because they must inject you in the thigh, do you have to undress and wear a gown or can you stay dressed after the thigh injection?
December 13, 2015
Hi! You keep your pants on, they will ask you to remove your shirt and wear a sports bra and give you a hospital gown to wear. So basically, your bottoms stay on the entire time and you do not have to remove them to get the injection. The nurse just pulls them down slightly (you keep your undies on too) and the injection goes in your side (on your bum but close to your thigh).
December 13, 2015
Hi! You keep your pants on, they will ask you to remove your shirt and wear a sports bra and give you a hospital gown to wear. So basically, your bottoms stay on the entire time and you do not have to remove them to get the injection. The nurse just pulls them down slightly (you keep your undies on too) and the injection goes in your side (on your bum but close to your thigh).
December 13, 2015
You are so kind to reply. I have an upcoming surgery with Dr Samaha too. You are encouraging me. Thank you for all your posts.
December 13, 2015
I'm just very excited about my experience and I am excited for others as well! Good luck with Dr. Samaha, he and his staff (Debbie, Dalia, Carl, Suzie, Valerie and others) are so, so kind and caring.
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Day 1- Day of surgery
gg0091December 8, 2015
Dalia, Debbie and Carl were awesome. Dr Samaha is simply amazing. The most difficult part of the entire process was the anesthesia, which is given as injections directly in the nose, although it's over pretty quickly. After that, no pain whatsoever! I do remember quite a bit and Dr. Samaha answered my questions throughout, which is really nice of him as I must have been pretty annoying. I have no bruising at all, or pain for that matter, only some swelling.
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December 8, 2015
Good sfternoon!
I'm having a rhinoplasty with Dr Samaha on the 15th and I'm so nervous!! I can't wait to read more about how your surgery went! How conscious were you during the whole thing? How long did it last? How was the ride back home? When will you be able to breath through your nose again? Are you nervous about the result??
I'm looking forward to hear from you! So exciting!!
I'm having a rhinoplasty with Dr Samaha on the 15th and I'm so nervous!! I can't wait to read more about how your surgery went! How conscious were you during the whole thing? How long did it last? How was the ride back home? When will you be able to breath through your nose again? Are you nervous about the result??
I'm looking forward to hear from you! So exciting!!
December 8, 2015
Hi! The whole process was so easy. You go in in the morning, they give you something to relax you while they prep. After about a half hour, they give you the sedative. I was told to expect a "butt cramp" but I honestly didn't feel it at all. It starts to kick in after about 20 minutes and you feel kind of "out of it". Then they walk you into the OR. Dr Samaha will give you the anesthetic and honestly that was the only part of the entire process that was unpleasant. He is SO SO patient. If you are afraid he will go very slowly. I was semi-conscious during the surgery but I did not feel a thing at all. I was drifting in and out of sleep and only woke up a few times to tell everyone how great they were doing (LOL) and then went back to sleep. It lasted about an hour and a half and I felt GREAT afterwards. I'm telling you no pain at all. They do put some light packing in there which you take off the next day. So you won't be able to breathe through your nose on the first day, but after you remove the packing on day 2, you'll be fine. I have no bruising at all, but I do have a lot of swelling. Sleeping was a breeze. I am nervous about the result, but only time can tell! Good luck and honestly try to enjoy the process. It was much easier than I thought it would be. You'll be happy :)
December 8, 2015
Thank you so much for your quick reply! You're awesome! I'm looking forward to following the rest of your healing process!
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