POSTED UNDER Rhinoplasty Reviews
Always Wanted a New Nose
UPDATED FROM Jdurkee
1 year post
I changed my review
JdurkeeApril 26, 2016
$6,899
So after thinking about it and contemplating all that has went into this in the outcome and results that I have received, I have decided that it was not worth it. Although I do look different, I don't believe I look that much better. I received a mediocre results, mediocre care, and still paid a high price. I now have to have a revision. This will equal more time and more money, at this point I don't really have either. Probably the most disappointing part is that my nose does not function as well as my original knows. I didn't have any breathing issues before, and now out of my right side I do. If and when I choose to do a revision I will post a review of that separately. And for the record, original plastic surgeon did offer to shave down the bone that was left. However after reading numerous other reviews I had decided to not go that route . Almost every review that I saw where people used to their primary surgeon who had failed the first time they were even more unhappy with the results after the second attempt by the same surgeon. I have decided that artistically I do not believe we are on the same page and therefore I cannot use him. Even if the rest of the bump was shaved down my tip is awkward in my nostrils are huge. It's still protrudes too far out and needs deprojected more.
UPDATED FROM Jdurkee
8 months post
FYI
JdurkeeSeptember 25, 2015
I did want to also say that my nose really has changed over the last few months. I am glad I did not do a revision yet. NOT because my nose looks better because it actually looks worse. It because there were things I could not see with some of the swelling still there. I can now see a flat spot on the top of my nose. I am assuming I have an implant or something in the tip, I have always felt it but could not see it till now. The bone left on my dorsal hump is way more prominent now. It is just really a bad nose job. I asked a different Dr for a second opinion on the revision process. My initial ps said he would "fix" it using a local and if I was really nervous he would give me versed. That just didn't seem right to me so I ask if this sounded safe. The other ps said absolutely not. I guess when you have to use that much lidocaine to numb the area it causes a lot of tissue swelling and he said your results will be inconsistent because you can't really see what your doing. Hmmm might be why I'm in this predicament to begin with. Also he said you cannot maintain the airway which he felt was very important. Now I know Drs will disagree on this to some point because I did look up iv sedation before I did it because I was kinda nervous but I do know that when I woke up from this my mom said she heard me from the waiting room screaming I could not breath and was coughing up blood. I don't remember a lot of that but I know it worried my mom. So hope that helps. I didn't realize any of this before so now we know.
Replies (5)

November 6, 2015
So how have you been? How is your nose progressing? I hope you are ultimately happy with your results.
November 8, 2015
I'm good thank you for asking. I am planning a revision. It doesn't look good at all. I have a little trouble breathing with exercise and laying down. I'm just waiting till I pay off the first one. It's been a disappointment for sure but I know it can be fixed by the right Dr. So I'm hopeful! I really hope I can do it this year but I won't put our family into more debt to do it soooo we will see.

November 28, 2015
Hi! you should request your surgical notes from your primary surgeon, so you know exactly what was done in that surgery (like if he used an implant, etc.). It will be crucial for your revision surgeon to see these documents.
January 13, 2016
Any updates since you posted last? Hope all is well
February 20, 2016
Nope! I have soo much going on right now! Life is busy. I am still planning a revision and I'm pretty sure with Dr G. I'm not rushing it because one I am scared to death it will be worse and two I do not have the money quite yet. I think I should probably consult with a few more Drs. Just to be sure also. Thanks for asking.
February 19, 2016
what did Dr. G quote you for a revision?
February 22, 2016
Hi, I totally relate with your story. I too had a conservative of a surgery done that left me with "not a cute nose". I paid 10K tho, and no insurance will cover my revision. I too want to go to Dr G for my revision and I will do. I didn't have my nose broken either although that was the plan and he should have, because I need osteotomies to give my side bones the smoothness I desired and the main reason I had surgery. I traded on mediocre nose for another. So disappointing. Also like you, I found that my nose gets worse with the swelling dissipating. I am only at 5 months post op, so I still have more to come. It's such a bummer to wait so long for something and then have it not meet your hopes.
I have contacted Dr G as well, and he advised me to wait longer. But I want to get booked in so I can have my surgery at 12 - 15 months post primary, not 24, due to his wait list.
When are you getting your revision?
Did you ask your old PS for any money back? I really don't think he did his job with you and you deserve a refund for at least part. I will be asking and presenting a pictorially depicted argument and am hoping for the best.
I have contacted Dr G as well, and he advised me to wait longer. But I want to get booked in so I can have my surgery at 12 - 15 months post primary, not 24, due to his wait list.
When are you getting your revision?
Did you ask your old PS for any money back? I really don't think he did his job with you and you deserve a refund for at least part. I will be asking and presenting a pictorially depicted argument and am hoping for the best.
February 22, 2016
I would love to get my revision this summer but I'm not sure if it will work out or not, finances may not allow it this year. I just wrote a letter to my primary surgeon, I need to type it out and I am also including before pics, the projected outcome from him, and the results. I am hoping he is a reasonable person and gives me back the majority of it. It really is a terrible job. I wanted to wait the full year before sending off pictures with it. I can now see the dent on top and the implant on the tip. I always wanted to have that amazing moment when the cast is removed and they cry or at least are super happy and shocked how good it looks. Hopefully next time!! I keep thinking I should check out more Drs but everytime I look at their pictures I think oh no I like Dr G better.
October 22, 2016
I have my revision booked for Dec 26 w/ Dr g! I am flying out in Nov to consult. I did ask my ps for a refund and I received an email that I will be getting a partial refund next week. Not sure how much that will be so I will see. How are you with your nose?
UPDATED FROM Jdurkee
8 months post
Planning
JdurkeeSeptember 22, 2015
So I was wondering where to stay at when I have my surgery with Dr G. My mom will be going with me and I would like o be as close to his office as I can be. Maybe have a pool to lounge by and some things within walking distance to shop at or site see. Any suggestions from those who have already been out there? I have been looking on Airbnb but would also like personal recommendations. Thanks in advance!

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