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2 Rhinoplasty - Complete Disappointment

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2 Rhinoplasty - Complete Disappointment

Toronto28
I have met Dr. Asaria in 2019 to fix a crooked nose due to deviated septum, which also affected my breathing. I also wanted to trim down my dorsal hump but do keep a masculine and strong appearance to my nose.
During my consultation, he had explained me the difficulty of fixing a crooked nose and that I would be looking at a 70% improvement.
I have to give it to him that the recovery was smooth and easy. Although, after a year of my surgery, both me and Dr. Asaria agreed that my nose was still very crooked and the result was unsatisfactory.
He had then offered me a revision procedure using soft tissue grafted from my ear. This procedure would be a closed rhinoplasty and the only incision would be behind my ear.
After I removed the bandages off on the 5th day as directed by the doctor, I have realized that my nose looked more crooked than the starting point. Also, there was a very visible incision with sutures on the left side of my nose. It has been 3 months since my surgery and the scar is still pretty visible and it is right on my nose.
He saw me for a follow up and had told me himself that he knew he made it worse after seeing the result. He had offered me a 3rd surgery to fix it - and this would be another open rhinoplasty like the first one. This is where I lost my trust and I consulted 4 other surgeons in Toronto about the situation.
The consensus was that my deviated septum was never fixed. My breathing was never improved either because of that. All 4 of the surgeons had told me that fixing the septum and supporting it would be the right way of addressing the crookedness and this would also improve my breathing.
I definitely advise anyone who is considering a rhinoplasty to get a second opinion before proceeding with him as I was misinformed regarding the possibilities of a rhinoplasty and became a case where Dr. Asaria performed a trial-error method on me.
To sum my journey with Dr. Asaria up - 11.5k CAD, 2 years and 2 scars (one behind the ear, one right on the nose) and a slightly improved side profile and an unacceptably more crooked nose than what I naturally had.
I do thankfully have a new date booked with an experienced surgeon who had explained me in details how he will straighten my deviated septum, which will make my nose look straighter from the front and make my nostrils look more even, which Dr. Asaria told me that altering nostrils' position was impossible. He will also have to get rid of the soft tissue graft as it was placed in a position that gives an illusion that the nose is even more crooked. I wish I did my research before blindly trusting him.
The only thing that was accomplished after 2 surgeries was that my side profile was improved. However, one side looks very different than the other side due to the unfixed deviated septum.
I also would lastly like to note that the communication I had with his staff regarding next steps were very dismissive and delayed. It is really valuable to feel the care after your surgery should anything goes wrong and you will not find it in this clinic. Also be prepared to wait at least 30-40 mins past your appointment time. Not for the first consultation though, until you book the procedure and pay for it - things do go pretty smooth.
Do your research and consider the years of experience your surgeon has before proceeding if you don't want to make the same mistake I did. It is your face. Do it once, do it right and don't become a trial patient for someone who has no idea what he is doing.

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September 11, 2020
Wow, I am shocked. What do u mean by do your research? I did a lot of research and he's the one I had selected based on the raving reviews and amazing before and after pics.
September 15, 2020
You shouldn't choose a surgeon based on before and after pics because they can be easily doctored, not to mention cherry picked. The same can be said for reviews, depending on the site. Doing your research literally means reading up on the surgery and understanding the risks involved, and understanding how the surgery is performed. You should also read up on the doctor's background, like are they strictly cosmetic? Are they board certified? How long have they been practicing and how many rhinoplasty/revisions have they performed? If you go into a consultation armed with the proper knowledge and what the surgeon says doesn't make sense, or worse still, they don't explain the technical side of things at all, you leave and try another doctor. A potential surgeon should be able to provide you with a detailed plan of how the surgery will be performed, and answer any of your questions.
September 11, 2020
I had done mine too and trusted him... you read my story.
September 16, 2020
did you find a revision expert? Could you please share
September 11, 2020
I'm so sorry you had to oh through that. You made the right choice to NOT allow him to touch it for a 3rd time. I will give him credit for at least trying to make it right but he was irresponsible knowing he didn't have the experience and technical technique to correct you and further botched you. I'm happy for oh that you found a PS that can help you and achieve your goals. Thank you for sharing our experience. Best of luck and well wishes!!
September 16, 2020
Who did you book the revision with?
November 23, 2020
Would you mind speaking to me a bit more about your experience with Dr. Asaria? I was seriously thinking of going with him. But I too have a crooked nose I'd like him to correct, so a bit concerned now.