As a Former Patient, Just Trust Me—You Will Be Okay

As a former patient, just trust me—you will be okay. Dr. Richard Reish is the surgeon who gave me not only my confidence, but my life back. After a devastating first rhinoplasty that left my nose crooked, collapsing, and unnaturally lifted, I spent years deeply uncomfortable with my own face. I avoided looking upward because I was terrified others would notice how misshapen my nose had become. I waited three years, hoping things would improve, but they only deteriorated. Eventually, a local surgeon confirmed what I already feared: my nose was collapsing.

When I finally decided to pursue a revision, I knew I needed more than a quick fix—I wanted a surgeon who specialized in complex cases, performed them regularly, and had consistent, long-term results. That search led me to Dr. Reish. From the beginning, his approach stood out. He doesn’t do “Barbie” or trendy noses. He creates natural results that truly fit the individual. He never asked me for inspiration photos, which was a relief. Once your nose has been botched, all you want is to look normal again—and you know firsthand that inspo pictures don’t always translate into reality.

But what truly distinguishes Dr. Reish is the trust and safety he provides. After such a traumatic first experience, feeling secure with a surgeon becomes just as important as the technical outcome itself. Dr. Reish even gives patients his personal cell phone number so you can reach him directly. That level of access and reassurance is invaluable when you are making such a difficult, life-altering decision. People rarely talk about the psychological side of rhinoplasty—it is frightening, disorienting, and you are forced to relearn your own face. Having a surgeon who can ease that process is priceless.

Today, thanks to Dr. Reish, I finally feel at home in my own face again. I can look in the mirror, take pictures, and feel like myself. That is something I will never take for granted, and I will forever be thankful for it.