Miracle worker! Fixed my severely botched nose by giving me better than original!

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Provider Review

• 25 Feb 2018

I am writing a review for Dr. Steven Pearlman 12 days after a revision rhinoplasty preformed by him. I never wrote a review in my life so I don`t know how long before you are supposed write one but I genuinely can't contain my happiness. I am thrilled with my results and I want to share my experience with this community for two reasons. First , to help those of you who in need of a good doctor, believe me I know its hard. So many doctors so many reviews, how can you tell who is really, REALLY good ?! Also, I want to thank Dr. Pearlman for the MIRACLE he preformed on me. Believe me I am not exaggerating (photos included). I know that we will be seeing more of each other in the period to come, but I don`t know if I will ever be able to thank him enough, not just for fixing my nose, but giving me my life back. I was foolish enough have my first nose job out of the country. I did not "hate" my original nose , it wasn't the worst nose you`ve ever seen, but I always I wanted a small improvement. Nothing too drastic. The doctor that operated on me made it sound like a routine procedure. Like nothing could go wrong, except everything did. The nose didn't look right since the very moment they removed the cast, and even though I was assured that I will get better over time, the improvements never came. In fact with every day it looked worse and worse. By the third month the true extent of the damage that was done could be seen. The nose was severely crooked, the tip of my nose completely dropped, no support whatsoever. I had a gap on my bridge, bumps that could been seen and felt under the finger, my nostrils were completely different. My nose looked like a beak and I was only at 3 months from my original surgery. I was devastated. I fell into sever depression . The one that took toll on every relationship in my life. I was avoiding eye contacts, I was avoiding my friends. I couldn't bare to look at my old photos. I replayed the entire scenario in my head over and over, trying to see where did it all went wrong, but the truth is it didn't matter any more. The damage was done. There would be the second surgery because I couldn't accept to live like that for the rest of my life, but I was traumatized by the whole process and just a thought of looking for a new doctor and going through all of it again was making me nauseas. First thing first, I googled the best revision rhinoplasty doctors in New York and Dr. Perlman's name came up among few. Than I reseached the RealSelf community, again Dr. Perlman was ranked very high among the doctors, but so did many other doctors so how can you really tell? Than around the same time, a friend referred me to a surgeon she knew. Not so much because she would be able to fix my nose, but to tell me where am I in the healing process and how long before the next surgery. That doctor was shocked and outraged by the damage that has been done to my nose. She insisted that I wait a year for nose to heal and that she personally will reform to the best rhinoplasty doctor out there. She raved about this doctor and the work that he has done. When she finally gave me his name I was felt like I was finally in luck. At that point I have already read every single word on the internet said by or about Dr Perlman, but it`s not until another surgeon tells you that he is the best; that he is the kind of surgeon that has many times over fixed even the worst of nose jobs , sometimes even after 2 or 3 failed surgeries, that I was truly ready to meet him. The day I met doctor Perlman, I already lived through entire year of depression. I forgot how I used to look. I lost all my confidence.I forgot to be happy, I forgot to smile. I came to talk to him in terms of what can he do to improve my nose as it is. Not even for a second thinking that he, or anybody for this matter would be able to give me a nose that always wanted. But, Dr. Pearlman is not your regular doctor. You will realize that as soon as you meet him. He looks at you and he has a vision. He knows what needs to be done, and he knows how to execute it. He is professional, confident and kind. And he will answer all your questions. Even the ones that you didn't ask. And just in case that you are a crying baby like I was on the day of our consultation , he will insist that you meet again. With any questions you might have , anything you need to go over again , he is there for you. I scheduled my surgery that very day. His professionalism, knowledge and human approach gave me confidence that this time around I will be in good hands. Two weeks before surgery I was connected my nurse Christine. Wonderful and helpful nurse that will set you up for success. She will give you some practical tips and very importantly give you their surgical packet. I found this to be EXTREMELY helpful .Every single pre and post-op question is answered in it. It pretty much addresses every single situation you might find yourself in. From post surgical nassau and swelling foods you could eat. It really made my recovery go smooth. The surgery took place exactly one month after the consultation. Dr Pearlman came to check on me before surgery make sure am doing ok and to go over any questions I might have . They took such a great care of me thus far and I was just ready to go. Dr Morena, the anestheiologist , was wonderful and funny she mad every comfortable before I entered the operating room. The operating room is state of the art. That only adds up to your overall comfort and confidence. I don`t know when I drifted away. But the next thing I remember is excitement in Christina's voice, she was telling me about my surgery with so much thrill. And than my hero. After 5 and half hours with his magic hands, Dr Steven Pearlman RECONSTRUCTED my nose. With the use of cartilage from my ribs and fascia behind my hair line he has given me the nose I always wanted. No, I take that back. This nose is better than the one I wanted. When he called to check on me the night of the surgery, I tried to thank him, he joked that if I was so grateful now imagine how grateful will I be when I remove the cast. And he was 100% right! My nose is fantastic and I am beyond grateful. It`s been 12 days and with every day my nose is getting better and better! I have feel like I did`t just get a new nose but a new opportunity at life! I appreciate everything more now. I feel beautiful, I smile all day. And just so I make sure I am not dreaming I check myself in the mirror every now and than :). As far as Dr. Perlman goes, what else can I say that I haven`t said already. He is a genius at what he does and he makes true difference in people`s lives. The difference between good doctor and Dr Pearlman is that with him nothing is left to chance. After finishing the work on my nose instead of discarding the extra cartilage that he retrieved from my ribs he stored it behind my ear. In the case I ever needed it again, I wouldn't have to go through such sever surgery again. I am not just forever grateful to him I am grateful for him. He is a remarkable and inspiring individual and I only wish there are more Dr Pearlmans out there. For those of you who are reading this because you are considering rhinoplasty and are looking for a right doctor I urge you to consider Dr Pearlman and his practice. An experienced and proven doctor is crucial and more over this is not a ROUTINE surgery. I know that many things play into the decision when it comes to choosing your doctor, finances being one of them. But or do it right or don`t do it at all. The consequences of bad surgeries are far greater than financial. Believe me, the day you look at yourself in the mirror and you don`t like what you see, money will be the last thing you will be thinking about . I don`t come of money but I would've paid double of what I had for the nose that Dr Pearlman has given me. The only regret I have, is in fact not coming to him in the first place. For those of you who are in the situation similar to mine. I know it`s overwhelming and I know it`s hard to tell a good doctor from great, when in fact you need the best one! But I guarantee you that Dr Pearlman is that very best doctor that you need and his entire practice is a gem. Finally, I apologize for a review this long. I tried to make it shorter but I feel like every single detail of my journey up to now was so relevant. On a platform like this one, where almost everybody has good and less good reviews it is important that to tell your experience in detail and honesty. I want to thank all of those people who took time to review Dr Pearlman in the past, you played a big role in making my decison.