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I Don't Look Like Myself Anymore. New Jersey, NJ

Name: I Don't Look Like Myself Anymore. New Jersey, NJ
Item: Dr. Kassir
Rating: 4
Author: Honker

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This was my third rhinoplasty and I am horrified...

HonkerNovember 16, 2014

$15,000

This was my third rhinoplasty and I am horrified by what I've done to my face. I don't look anything like my old self and I was very attractive before. My nose was too long and pointed down and now it is very short and upturned I am three days after the splint came off so about 10 days after surgery I know that the swelling will go down and it will become more refined but. I just don't look like myself and I'm afraid to go out of the house and see people I know. I don't know what to do, I have to return to work tomorrow and I am very upset. when my husband looks at me I can tell he's horrified. I am so sad that I did this and didn't tell the doctor to leave my nose longer and straighter. It just doesn't fit my face properly. Have any of you experienced the tip dropping and if so, how long did it take?

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Thanks everyone, sorry I haven't replied sooner. Here is my story. My first septo/rhino was 10 years ago with Dr. Pastorek in NYC under closed procedure in twilight - yep, I remember the whole thing, ugh. The result was better but still very long and pointed downward. After waiting the 6 months I had him try to rotate the tip again which he said he could do in an office surgery - again, just being pumped up with cocaine, etc. The results were still not good which at that time he said that I must have body dis-morphia since he thought it was perfect. 8 years later I found Dr. Romita, again, another Park Ave. doctor who assured me that he could fix it by simply rotating the tip and it would be fully covered under insurance because my septum was still blocking my nostril. At the same time he had another surgeon, Dr. Irachi, repair an umbilical hernia that I had from pregnancy. Not only did the hernia repair not work but my nose was worse than before. So, I guess I got what I paid for! The following year I found Dr. Kassir. I loved all of his before and after pictures and wanted it to finally "work". He is very self assured and I believed that he could make a change for the better. He was sooooo nice and attentive and friendly during the consultation. When I went back to get the cast off for the reveal my husband and I were in shock at how different I looked. I was not expecting what I saw. That's not to say that it was bad, I just didn't look like me. I think the issue is that I always had a straight thin nose and now it is wider. Also, my top lip is visible and looks long. Anyway, it is now 8 weeks and the swelling is getting better. I am happy and am getting used to it. But I do want to mention that when I wasn't happy at the reveal and then at the 4 week follow-up appointment when I asked him about a concern that I had with my collumella he became impatient, frustrated, and walked away and refused to answer any of my questions. It was very unprofessional. However, if I am happy and grateful he is so proud of himself and only wants the accolades. For example, if I say "i love it!", he says "your welcome" lol. All in all I think Dr. Kassir is an amazing nose doctor, he is the only one who could do the job. And I suppose day after day of hearing people complain about their swollen results it must wear on him. BUT, I still believe that as a patient we deserve to have our questions and concerns answered and addressed.

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clouds90

November 16, 2014

I think the front view looks fine, and as swelling goes down it will look even better. Do you have a profile photo? Perhaps because I'm not "used to" your old nose, I can't tell that your new nose doesn't fit you. You're very pretty, and your new nose looks good and will keep getting better with time!

Larissabon

November 16, 2014

Hello there! I can empathize with you 100%! Please, from my experience, believe me that the tip will go down! Just reading your post reminds me of how I felt after my rhinoplasty, which was 6 months ago in June! In my case, I felt horrible about my decision for 3 months, by month 4, I could tolerate how my nose was looking, but I still felt some regret-- It, atleast, didn't look as artificial as it once did. Give your nose time! I'm at 6 months post op, and it truly dropped to give the nose tip a more natural shape. I don't regret the nose job, but, if I knew how my post-op would be, I wouldn't have done it! Literally, my nose tip looked erect in the begining of my healing; it was also very, very hard. I notice now that,as the tip has became softer, the nose tip dropped. Keep your head up, and please don't risk your own sanity with those worries. So many people on realself loved their noses right after cast removal, but just know that it isnt like that for everyone, certainly not for me. Give it time! I hope you end up loving your new nose! Take care!

bobinhood

November 16, 2014

I kind of felt this way initially, too. I don't know if I just became used to it, or the swelling went down making it look better, or if the tip actually dropped. I guess I'm okay with it now, but I was horrified at first, too. I think when the swelling goes down, that makes the nose narrower, which in turn makes it look longer. This is what my surgeon told me, and I think he was right. The nose so frequently looks short-ish after rhinoplasty is exactly what he told me, but that there are a number of factors that make it look longer as it heals, and the surgeon actually has to work very hard to make it short *enough* so that the tip doesn't drop too much in the future. But I suppose it depends what maneuvers your surgeon used, too.

E.m.k

November 17, 2014

depends on what the surgeon did. But mine used a suture method and my nose tip has not dropped and im a 14 months post op. I like the curved nose tip pointing down and it was never discussed that he was going to raise it up as much as he did. Im wishing you all the best. I understand the distress you are feeling

UPDATED FROM Honker

8 days post

Thank you

HonkerNovember 17, 2014

Thank you for your responses! Every day it gets a little better and I think that's because movement comes back a little more. My family thinks it's the lack of movement in my top lip that looks weird. Has anyone experienced that?

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E.m.k

November 17, 2014

did he add a strut graft to the tip and cut the muscle under the nose to prevent it from pulling the nose tip down?

mjean

November 17, 2014

I really like the after pics. Did change your look a little but thats because your eyes stand out more. I like it:)

clouds90

November 17, 2014

I agree! :)

hybridgrl

November 17, 2014

Yes! That will come back - you're so early on, give it time :)

Newnose4me

November 17, 2014

I couldn't move my top lip for a few weeks either due to swelling. Your face will return to normal, it just takes time. Also, my tip was very raised (like a mouse) and that dropped significantly too. All the best!

Jjessika

November 17, 2014

Oh my gosh you look amazing for only being 11 days post op! You have nothing to worry about. Your nose is only going to look better and better as time goes on. I'm so jealous of your nose! Mine is fat and upturned like a piggy. I feel the same about my upper lip looking weird but I think it's a combination of swelling and not being used to seeing it. I have a smallish top lip anyway and now I feel like there's a huge gap between my nose and my mouth. When I look at my photos from day 1 to now, I can see a little bit of difference so in pretty sure things will settle into place over time. I've pretty much been going through the exact same fears as you about the appearance of my nose but I've been reading a lot about it and your nose will drop down a little and it will look perfect :) it's crazy how much of an emotional roller coaster this surgery puts us on. You look beautiful so don't be hard on yourself and try to be patient.

Honker

November 18, 2014

Thank you for your message. All I can think of now is getting my lip augmented in hopes that will help. It's like when you paint a room in house you just want to keep painting so everything matches. Ugh. Will it never end?! lol

UPDATED FROM Honker

13 days post

Day 13

HonkerNovember 21, 2014

Ok, I'm almost 2 weeks and feeling so much better. Guess I'm getting used to the new me. I went out with my besties last night and a few people said I looked different but couldn't tell why. Sometimes I catch people staring at me but then I think I'm being paranoid. I'll post so e recent pictures.

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Jjessika

November 21, 2014

Okay look: you are being WAY too hard on yourself. I am not just saying this to be nice or make you feel better- your nose looks exactly how I wanted mine to turn out the first time and this time after my revision. It looks good even with swelling. Your profile is perfect! Your front looks proportionate and symmetrical and suits your face great and will only get better. I would kill to have that nose. You are so beautiful and I think you are just in shock after having so many surgeries and finally this one worked but it's a drastic change from before. It's good that you're going out with friends! Those people were probably staring because you are hot as hell! Own it girl! Keep your head up, you are gorgeous :)

Jjessika

November 21, 2014

And I am not trying to downplay your feelings or make you feel like you're being dramatic crazy, so sorry if it comes off that way. You are absolutely allowed to feel the way you do and it's perfectly normal. I'm just saying that we are our own worst critic and coming from an outside perspective, if I saw you on the street I would never think you had a lot of work done or that you look weird. You look really great.

clouds90

November 22, 2014

I agree with everything you said, Jjessika!

finallyformyself

November 22, 2014

Completely agree with Jjessika's comments. You are beautiful! Your profile is perfect and your frontal will get even better in time. It's just a crazy amount of swelling. Im 15 days post in my primary rhinoplasty and it's changing every day. I just feel so lucky to have this website because we can all relate to one another. Try to stay positive and remember that it will get better in time! We waited so long to change our noses so why not wait a little longer for the swelling to go down? :) again, you are beautiful!!

clouds90

November 22, 2014

You look great! As swelling goes down I think you will be very happy with your nose :). Looks like you had a very successful rhinoplasty. Also, I can relate to your paranoia comment -- I suspect that I will be super paranoid about people looking at my nose, thinking that they'll notice that I had a rhinoplasty. Anyway, best of luck on your healing journey!

Honker

November 25, 2014

Thank you!

JK123

November 22, 2014

I think your nose is a huge improvement. It's more proportional for your face. It looks like it may still be a little swollen.

Honker

November 25, 2014

Thank you!

gracie57

November 23, 2014

The doctor did a great job. Love the profile. It's perfect.