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Run the other way
I read the negative reviews & somehow still fell victim to that Instagram page.
My first surgery was loaded with complications. Horribly placed incisions that didn't close for months. Major dents, bumps and irregularities that Dr. Ghavami said required additional painful and expensive treatments. Treatments such as; Morpheus, Potenza, PRP & PRF injections (at my cost) and bridge rasping / dermabrasion, which were extremely painful and terrifying experiences. Communication was always a nightmare, begging to be heard most of the time. After several painful and traumatizing follow ups, Dr. Ghavami admitted that I needed a "minor revision" to readjust the sharp tip graft that was thinning out my skin and to correct the irregularities that were rapidly getting worse. The graft edges were extremely visible at this point and my botched nose job was a dead giveaway at first glance.
I was extremely hesitant but desperate to look normal again. I agreed to the "minor revision".
The "minor revision" turned out to be an even bigger mistake. I woke up to what felt like a major botched job. My heart completely broke when I saw myself in the mirror. I had unexplained sutures and what looked like injuries in places I shouldn't. I've now been told by several other top doctors that these are signs that my skin was injured when it was lifted during the surgery. Not only did I now have horrific scars all over my nose, but my tip was dark purple for months, SO SCARY! My nose was over shortened, which we never even discussed, my nostrils extremely notched. This was the most terrifying experience of my life. I still have recurring nightmares. I felt I lost my identity, I no longer recognized myself in the mirror. I had to cover all of my mirrors and dim lights in my house. I couldn't stand my reflection and the regret I felt for letting myself fall for this. My house became my prison. To this day, I refuse to let most friends and family see me like this. I eventually had to start seeing a psychiatrist and was put on antidepressants and heavy anxiety medication to get through my days. Every follow up visit I felt gaslit into thinking that this was all due to my skin type, which every expert I've spoken to has said that is absolutely BS. I've consulted with several dermatologists and several plastic surgeons. I'd go to my hotel room and cry after every single follow up. (I do want to recognize Kat (nurse) for being the only shoulder to cry on during my last visit. She saw the heartache and comforted me during one of the lowest moments of my life.) I will forever be grateful to her for that. Dr. Ghavami suggested nano-fat injections to help strengthen my skin enough to resist yet another "minor revision". I was expected to pay for the anesthesia yet again but after I completely broke down crying in the office, he offered to do the nano-fat for free. I was scheduled to do that in September but I finally came to my senses. I just can't continue to force myself to trust this dangerous process.
Sadly for me, the horrible scars are permanent. The dents, bumps, crookedness and the tip graft edges are ridiculously visible again and getting worse rapidly (this was the whole reason we did the minor revision). The bridge is starting to collapse on one side and I've been told my breathing will likely eventually be affected by this. I have pain along my bridge daily. I've brought up the pain several times but it does not seem to be a priority, so I had to start seeking help elsewhere. I've dedicated the last few months to consulting with top revision docs all over the country. Unfortunately, they have all made the same disappointing observations. I won't mention names or repeat any of their comments, out of respect for their community. Some have turned me down as a patient, due to fear of what mess is underneath. Luckily, there are true experts who are dedicated to cleaning up rhinoplasty disasters.
I was extremely patient, the perfect patient if you will, I never missed a follow up even though I live in a different state. I did everything Dr. Ghavami recommended. I recently gave him one last chance to do the right thing and at the very least give me a refund to help cover my next, more complex and more expensive revision elsewhere. I was told they have a no refund policy. I asked them to reconsider but to no-surprise, no reply.
Not only is my case now more complex and more expensive, but I have horrific scars that I will have to live with for the rest of my life. I'd give anything in the world to take this mistake back.
I will consider posting photos / videos soon. It's very hard for me to look at them right now. If you're going through something similar or have questions. Please feel free to reach out!
My first surgery was loaded with complications. Horribly placed incisions that didn't close for months. Major dents, bumps and irregularities that Dr. Ghavami said required additional painful and expensive treatments. Treatments such as; Morpheus, Potenza, PRP & PRF injections (at my cost) and bridge rasping / dermabrasion, which were extremely painful and terrifying experiences. Communication was always a nightmare, begging to be heard most of the time. After several painful and traumatizing follow ups, Dr. Ghavami admitted that I needed a "minor revision" to readjust the sharp tip graft that was thinning out my skin and to correct the irregularities that were rapidly getting worse. The graft edges were extremely visible at this point and my botched nose job was a dead giveaway at first glance.
I was extremely hesitant but desperate to look normal again. I agreed to the "minor revision".
The "minor revision" turned out to be an even bigger mistake. I woke up to what felt like a major botched job. My heart completely broke when I saw myself in the mirror. I had unexplained sutures and what looked like injuries in places I shouldn't. I've now been told by several other top doctors that these are signs that my skin was injured when it was lifted during the surgery. Not only did I now have horrific scars all over my nose, but my tip was dark purple for months, SO SCARY! My nose was over shortened, which we never even discussed, my nostrils extremely notched. This was the most terrifying experience of my life. I still have recurring nightmares. I felt I lost my identity, I no longer recognized myself in the mirror. I had to cover all of my mirrors and dim lights in my house. I couldn't stand my reflection and the regret I felt for letting myself fall for this. My house became my prison. To this day, I refuse to let most friends and family see me like this. I eventually had to start seeing a psychiatrist and was put on antidepressants and heavy anxiety medication to get through my days. Every follow up visit I felt gaslit into thinking that this was all due to my skin type, which every expert I've spoken to has said that is absolutely BS. I've consulted with several dermatologists and several plastic surgeons. I'd go to my hotel room and cry after every single follow up. (I do want to recognize Kat (nurse) for being the only shoulder to cry on during my last visit. She saw the heartache and comforted me during one of the lowest moments of my life.) I will forever be grateful to her for that. Dr. Ghavami suggested nano-fat injections to help strengthen my skin enough to resist yet another "minor revision". I was expected to pay for the anesthesia yet again but after I completely broke down crying in the office, he offered to do the nano-fat for free. I was scheduled to do that in September but I finally came to my senses. I just can't continue to force myself to trust this dangerous process.
Sadly for me, the horrible scars are permanent. The dents, bumps, crookedness and the tip graft edges are ridiculously visible again and getting worse rapidly (this was the whole reason we did the minor revision). The bridge is starting to collapse on one side and I've been told my breathing will likely eventually be affected by this. I have pain along my bridge daily. I've brought up the pain several times but it does not seem to be a priority, so I had to start seeking help elsewhere. I've dedicated the last few months to consulting with top revision docs all over the country. Unfortunately, they have all made the same disappointing observations. I won't mention names or repeat any of their comments, out of respect for their community. Some have turned me down as a patient, due to fear of what mess is underneath. Luckily, there are true experts who are dedicated to cleaning up rhinoplasty disasters.
I was extremely patient, the perfect patient if you will, I never missed a follow up even though I live in a different state. I did everything Dr. Ghavami recommended. I recently gave him one last chance to do the right thing and at the very least give me a refund to help cover my next, more complex and more expensive revision elsewhere. I was told they have a no refund policy. I asked them to reconsider but to no-surprise, no reply.
Not only is my case now more complex and more expensive, but I have horrific scars that I will have to live with for the rest of my life. I'd give anything in the world to take this mistake back.
I will consider posting photos / videos soon. It's very hard for me to look at them right now. If you're going through something similar or have questions. Please feel free to reach out!
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