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J. David Holcomb, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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I am still unhappy with the results 2-1/2 months...

I am still unhappy with the results 2-1/2 months after, and am seeking out revision specialists. I've read too many reviews where people go back to teh original doctor for a revision, and it doesn't work out the 2nd time either. I am not going to make that mistake, although I can see why it is tempting - the doctor doesn't charge you for it! Even though I don't have money for the revision as of yet (I am still paying off this bad nose job), I will find a way hopefully! Because I am not doing this more than twice (In fact, I never wanted to do it more than once! Shame on me for being lazy and picking a local doctor because of convenience!) =(

I saw my doctor for my 6-week check-up on July...

I saw my doctor for my 6-week check-up on July 21st. He said there is still quite a bit of swelling, but he also acknowledged that my nose appears crooked at teh to between my eyes (it never appeared crooked before... He noticed that one side of my nasal bridge looks more "hollow" and the other side has a bump. He attributed this to the nasal bones and their "memory" of where they used to be. He said they must have moved a bit, and instructed me to press for 5 minutes, 3 times a day, on the side that seems to have more of a bump. He says to push hard enough that it is "uncomfortable". Also, it appears that I am developing a small bump on my profile now. =(

Additionally, he addressed that we may need to use some filler for the "hollow" side and shave some of the bony bump off the other side (in an "in-office" procedure, with just local anesthetic). I got upset at this news. First of all, this was the first time the doc has acknowledged there is some asymmetry. Second of all, I don't want more surgery, and now he's talking about these other procudures to fix his original procedure. I am not sure I want him to touch my nose again, especially if he screwed it up the first time. On the downside, I don't have the money to go to a revision specialist, or anyone else for that matter at this time.

Does anyone know IF I let him inject filler and/or shave some bone in an in-office precedure, what that will entail (pain, result, recovery time, etc.), and whether or not it would be more difficult for a revision afterward?

Went back to the doctor yesterday for 2-week...

Went back to the doctor yesterday for 2-week post-op checkup. He still didn't seem worried about anything. I do have a tremendous amount of swelling, though, so he injected the tip of my nose to help the swelling go down. The tip is very hard and puffy. He also advised that I apply a little pressure to one side of my nose for 5 minutes at a time daily to help the swelling go down. We'll see. I will try to remain optimistic! 

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Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
1 S. School Ave., Sarasota, Florida
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The doctor seems more worried about making himself look good than his patients. I always feel rushed, and don't think he explained things to me very clearly. Plus, I am not sure of results yet. But definitely not loving what I see as of now.