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Wanted original bulbous nose but a bit smaller and natural
ORIGINAL POST
My Turkish Nose Job + Dr. YILDRIM Alpaslan
LovingshellaOctober 9, 2021
WORTH IT$5,100
I’m 3 weeks rhinoplasty post op. and deep down I know that this surgery did not go according to our consultation. I made my vision very clear but Dr. YILDRIM Alpaslan did the opposite of what we’d gone over during our consultation.
A rhinoplasty was not the answer to my prayers. “Wish I knew then what I know now” ‘s never been more relatable.
I came to know about Dr. YILDRIM Alpaslan from a YouTuber, Payton Charles. She gave Dr. Alpaslan a five star review and I checked out his Instagram page and thought he is the one. After seeing that he’d worked on multiple African American noses, I believe in his experience & credentials. I trusted him with my life.
During our consultation I emphasized that I wanted the changes to be subtle, that I wanted my original bulbous nose but just a tad bit smaller, keep it natural. I emphasized that I’m not looking to get a European nose.
“ Let’s say your nose is Large, I’ll make it medium. It’ll look natural. Not small…” these are the words the had put my mind at ease. These were Dr. Alpaslan’s words.
I believed that we were on the same page and spent the whole day pre op. Trying not to talk myself out of following through with this rhinoplasty.
The day of, one minute I was laying down being carried out to the operation room and the next thing I know, I was waking up, feeling stiff, drowsy and anxious. It has been done and there is now no turning back I thought.
I managed to get past the first few days of post op. Blues until my table photos were sent to me. My spirit broke. The depression set in and to make things worst I couldn’t reach the doctor to get answers and potential solutions or simply some reassurance that everything went according to the consultation, the money seems to be paramount, end of the day it’s not like you hop on to the next bus and ride down to his office in Istanbul, Turkey.
I have a sliver of hope that this nose will at least turn out to be bearable to wear on my face until I can do something about it. I can only pray.
For those of you looking to put your life in Dr. YILDRIM Alpaslan’s hands … I wish I were you. I wish I still had the option to choose to or not to.
Because had I the choice that you have, I WOULD NOT CHOOSE DR. YILDRIM A.
I plan on keeping you all updated with my journey to recovery.
A rhinoplasty was not the answer to my prayers. “Wish I knew then what I know now” ‘s never been more relatable.
I came to know about Dr. YILDRIM Alpaslan from a YouTuber, Payton Charles. She gave Dr. Alpaslan a five star review and I checked out his Instagram page and thought he is the one. After seeing that he’d worked on multiple African American noses, I believe in his experience & credentials. I trusted him with my life.
During our consultation I emphasized that I wanted the changes to be subtle, that I wanted my original bulbous nose but just a tad bit smaller, keep it natural. I emphasized that I’m not looking to get a European nose.
“ Let’s say your nose is Large, I’ll make it medium. It’ll look natural. Not small…” these are the words the had put my mind at ease. These were Dr. Alpaslan’s words.
I believed that we were on the same page and spent the whole day pre op. Trying not to talk myself out of following through with this rhinoplasty.
The day of, one minute I was laying down being carried out to the operation room and the next thing I know, I was waking up, feeling stiff, drowsy and anxious. It has been done and there is now no turning back I thought.
I managed to get past the first few days of post op. Blues until my table photos were sent to me. My spirit broke. The depression set in and to make things worst I couldn’t reach the doctor to get answers and potential solutions or simply some reassurance that everything went according to the consultation, the money seems to be paramount, end of the day it’s not like you hop on to the next bus and ride down to his office in Istanbul, Turkey.
I have a sliver of hope that this nose will at least turn out to be bearable to wear on my face until I can do something about it. I can only pray.
For those of you looking to put your life in Dr. YILDRIM Alpaslan’s hands … I wish I were you. I wish I still had the option to choose to or not to.
Because had I the choice that you have, I WOULD NOT CHOOSE DR. YILDRIM A.
I plan on keeping you all updated with my journey to recovery.
Replies (7)
December 16, 2021
so ur issue is its too piggy shaped? or swollen? if its swollen u should find a doctor that does steroid injections to reduce swelling
December 17, 2021
My anxiety stems from the uncontrollable thoughts wether or not my new nose will turn out nicely. Come to terms with the inescapable fact that the nose will be stiff & tender until it’s had enough time to heel. As of rn the nose is in between the piggy stage & derotation.
The bridge is higher than compatible with my face, I’m hoping this come down adequately
The bridge is higher than compatible with my face, I’m hoping this come down adequately
December 17, 2021
yes I have, if its too short you can always get filler to extend the nose so dont worry!
UPDATED FROM Lovingshella
23 days post
3 weeks post op. Depression + anxiety and hope
LovingshellaOctober 10, 2021
Woke up today, prayed a little. Banking on the fact that it’s still early on in my recovery. The doctor did send me a voice message assuring me that he remembered what I said, during our consultation. I’m taking his word for it. It’s now all in the hands of the universe. I’ll keep updating.
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October 10, 2021
Hi there, I was planning on going to him in a few months.
Did you like his operating table pictures? Or it was just you don’t like how it looks overall?
It seems so hard to find a good nose surgeon
Did you like his operating table pictures? Or it was just you don’t like how it looks overall?
It seems so hard to find a good nose surgeon
October 10, 2021
Hello there, it’s only been 3 weeks post op. So I don’t want to say misinform you about that.
My dissatisfaction with his work is the lack of communication afterwards.
If you do decide to go to him make sure you s emphasize what you don’t want multiple times, show him pictures of your goal and make sure you make him confirm that he can give you those results . Have him comfirm that you’re on the same page multiple times, if you can , ask to speak to him before they put you under the anesthesia. Insist on going over what you do not want and what you want again right before your surgery.
If you can provide him with a photo of your original nose and photoshopped version of your nose( your goal).
If you want him to narrow your nostrils a little. Emphasize that you only want it taken in A LITTLE BIT, if you also want him to narrow your bridge to suite your new
“narrower” nose. Emphasize that he narrow it just a LITTLE BIT.
I’ll tell you this though, going under the knife is the easy part. The recovery is the real challenge. The psychological aspect of going under the knife is not talked about enough if at all. It is truly what I’d expect a journey through hell to be like.
For some people once they make it through this HELL of a recovery…for a nose that they're happy with, it will have all been worth it.
My dissatisfaction with his work is the lack of communication afterwards.
If you do decide to go to him make sure you s emphasize what you don’t want multiple times, show him pictures of your goal and make sure you make him confirm that he can give you those results . Have him comfirm that you’re on the same page multiple times, if you can , ask to speak to him before they put you under the anesthesia. Insist on going over what you do not want and what you want again right before your surgery.
If you can provide him with a photo of your original nose and photoshopped version of your nose( your goal).
If you want him to narrow your nostrils a little. Emphasize that you only want it taken in A LITTLE BIT, if you also want him to narrow your bridge to suite your new
“narrower” nose. Emphasize that he narrow it just a LITTLE BIT.
I’ll tell you this though, going under the knife is the easy part. The recovery is the real challenge. The psychological aspect of going under the knife is not talked about enough if at all. It is truly what I’d expect a journey through hell to be like.
For some people once they make it through this HELL of a recovery…for a nose that they're happy with, it will have all been worth it.
October 10, 2021
If you’d like to know what the recovery is like, I’ll be more than happy to comment the info. + some pre&post op tips.
October 10, 2021
First 7 days is truly the worst (psychologically & physically), it’d be in your best interest to book a hotel with room service, and don’t go through this alone, you need someone for moral support, I’ve kept this a secret from everyone around me, going about it alone, was the first time I knew true loneliness.
Post op. Prep.
Please buy yourself a tube or 2 of Arnicare bruise gel, and a container of bromelain supplement tablets.
Post op. Prep.
Please buy yourself a tube or 2 of Arnicare bruise gel, and a container of bromelain supplement tablets.
October 10, 2021
Once you get to Istanbul, consider buying a mobile sim to use during your stay, or you’ll be at the mercy Wifi hotspots,
In preparation for the next 2 months or so, it’s a good idea to buy a few surgical tape for nose taping, you’ll have to tape you’re nose as often as possible, sleep taped up…
utilize the mask mandate, tape under your mask if your just out to catch some fresh air or so…
I’ve lost all of my self-esteem yo the point where I avoid interacting with my friends & family, discouraged to go to work… if you can take time off work/school. Til you can find some peace of mind… the anxiety/depression post op. Is intense.(for me at least)
Bruising should subside within a months time If you’ve been icing your eyes at every waking hour, taking the supplements and apply the bruise gel… the race to take care of the bruises starts immediately post op. Soon as you wake up from the anesthesia. Keep this in mind.
In preparation for the next 2 months or so, it’s a good idea to buy a few surgical tape for nose taping, you’ll have to tape you’re nose as often as possible, sleep taped up…
utilize the mask mandate, tape under your mask if your just out to catch some fresh air or so…
I’ve lost all of my self-esteem yo the point where I avoid interacting with my friends & family, discouraged to go to work… if you can take time off work/school. Til you can find some peace of mind… the anxiety/depression post op. Is intense.(for me at least)
Bruising should subside within a months time If you’ve been icing your eyes at every waking hour, taking the supplements and apply the bruise gel… the race to take care of the bruises starts immediately post op. Soon as you wake up from the anesthesia. Keep this in mind.
UPDATED FROM Lovingshella
5 months post
5 month update
LovingshellaFebruary 22, 2022
It’s been 5 months since my Turkish ethnic rhinoplasty by Dr. YILDRIM Alpaslan… the nose is coming together nicely, Erasure of the ethnic identity of my nose was my greatest fear, turns out he did not completely erase the ethnic identity from the nose it appeared as if he did due to swelling. The tip is still stiff & swollen so it does give my nose a ‘European point’ which I’m praying it gets a little round. I’ve been on Accutane for nearly 3 months now and It’s a good thing I got on it. I wouldn’t have considered it if it weren’t for my needing it post op. Taking accutane does dry the skin, so low/no acne outbreaks, the nose is pretty oily post of so you’ll need the accutane to help with that oil… even though there seems to be light at the end of this tunnel for me I still do not encourage anyone to going for a Turkish rhinoplasty just yet. I’ll give a definitive yay or nay about 2-3 months. Stay safe ladies & gents! Take emotional support if you decide to get a nose job or any sort of surgery!!!
I couldn’t handle the psychological aspect of recovering from a rhinoplasty so I took personal (leave of absence) time off work. 2 months to be exact. Been taping for 16 to 24 hours a day whole 2 months. I find that Taping really helps. Not expecting magical effects from taping is key but it helps.
The “piggy nose” isn’t as bad as it was first 6 weeks PO. Now I can look at myself in the mirror without it breaking my spirit. This is progress to me.
Maybe it’s too early to tell but from what I can see I haven’t been botched