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POSTED UNDER Septoplasty REVIEWS

44yrs. Newport Beach, CA

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My nose looks terrible. I got septoplasty,...

kim623
WORTH IT$10,000
My nose looks terrible. I got septoplasty, tubulants and tip reshaping and he cut the sides if my nose. I look like a different person. I am black but I have a white nose. I know I'm only a week out but I have to face the fact that my nose is so small I know that won't change. The tip is too high which leaves the nose and mouth space ratio looking very odd. I know everyone will say wait but I know the nostril holes being too small and the width being too thin will not change with time. I have cried for two days. I just don't want to see anyone. I can't believe I got botched.

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Michael W. Niccole, MD

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November 29, 2015
I understand how you feel. I had a tip that was lower and it's hard to get used to the space between the base if your nose and mouth. However that should drop down over time. My nose was placed off center. I still have a deviation because my nose was shifted in the opposite direction of where it should have been and the stitches on opposite sides of my columella were uneven so it's tilted. I don't want to have to go through recovery again so if it's not noticeable I'm going to live with it. I would ask your doctor to do some touch ups with injectables and/or grafts. Although injectables are non surgical, it's called non surgical rhinoplasty. Ask if he would do that free of charge. You're still a beautiful woman though.
November 29, 2015
Thanks I will wait for the swelling to down but I know I need a revision. It just looks weird in my face. It's not an attractive nose.
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November 29, 2015

Thank you for sharing your experience so far on RealSelf!

December 1, 2015
I know it's impossible to be patient but you have to wait a bit to see what it will be like when it heals. Try not to worry yourself so much because it most certainly does not look "botched" as you put it. It looks better than you think it does. After the swelling goes down you can get steroid injections which will help with the symmetry. I had a rhinoplasty where the doctor raised the bridge of my nose a lot and I hated it immediately after. I was miserable. But unfortunately, no decent doctor will touch your nose for revision until a year has passed. I found dr. ghavami who was able to fix it. I'm white but he does specialize in ethnic noses. Try to be patient and check out other doctors very thoroughly, you can get a revision if you are still unhappy but be very scrutinizing of whomever you choose to revise it. Good luck and try not to worry!
December 1, 2015
Thanks I have been researching and looking at doctors who specialize in ethnic noses. I saw dr ghavami's name as on. Thank you!
December 1, 2015
Sure thing! I just looked at all the pictures from all the doctors and chose the ones where people actually looked prettier after the surgery (not just different.) You want a doctor who is good with minute details.

One thing that can be said for a smaller nose is that it makes people look younger, and as we age our nose grows longer. It's possible if you wait awhile you might end up liking your current nose. Again, try not to get too obsessed. There are good doctors who can work magic, you just have to find the right one. All the Best!
December 1, 2015
Thanks. I have a list ready in case I can't live with this thing
UPDATED FROM kim623
9 days post

Nose too small for an African American nose. Septoplasty

kim623
Sorry I spelled turbinates incorrectly.

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UPDATED FROM kim623
9 days post

African American with botched nose what can I do?

kim623
How can I fix this nose? I hate it.

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November 28, 2015
The first one is before?
December 1, 2015
I think you look beautiful but you could apply for the TV program BOTCHED. They do absolutely amazing revisions for people the have had bad surgery. The two doctors are amazing. I'm sorry you are unhappy, please check these doctors out.
December 1, 2015
I have Dr Nassif on my list for revision surgery but I can't contct him until I heal. Thanks for your concern.
December 1, 2015
You're welcome, I wish you the best.