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Not what I expected

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Not what I expected

Medyp95
$10,000
I finally decided to take the plunge and undergo a rhinoplasty for my biggest insecurity. The surgery itself and recovery was not bad at all! However, I am not pleased with my results. I'm about 8 months post op and I'm realizing I'm going to have to deal with my unfortunate results. I went in to get a bump shaved down, refine and slightly lift my tip. My bump was shaved down and that was about it. My nose from the front looks so big! The space in between my nostrils now points down and there's an obvious shadow that makes my nose look curved. I'm now embarrassed to take pictures from the front. My tip also sticks out too much and my tip was not lifted whatsoever. Instead, it looks more pointed down and looks pointy. I'd be weary about his Instagram videos because he does a good job of showing post op results from the side and not the front. Albeit my side looks pretty good but from the front it looks terrible. I wish I had done more research and met with my doctors before settling. Don't risk getting a good side profile for a big front nose view.

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Richard A. Zoumalan, MD

Richard A. Zoumalan, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (24)

July 31, 2019
I am very sorry to hear this and I know he posts wonderful profile pics. Would you be able to share an image of your nose (covering your eyes)?
July 31, 2019
I meant Instagram pics...not profile..
September 21, 2019
This review really worries me. I was almost certain Dr. Zoumalan was the surgeon for me until reading this. Can you please post your before and after pics? Also, have you reached out to him to let him know you aren't satisfied? If so, what did he say? Did he give you any options for a revision or any sort of help or comfort in what to do?
October 1, 2019
I'm in the same boat. Almost 2 years post op and I don't like the front view at all. It's so wide when my nose was slender to begin with.
October 25, 2019
Did you have your procedure with the same doctor?
November 11, 2019
Yes oh Dr Z
October 25, 2019
Can you post pics please.
UPDATED FROM Medyp95
11 months post

1 year later

Medyp95
Hi everyone! So sorry I haven’t responded to any comments or posted more pics! I didn’t really go back on RealSelf after I posted my review. It has been one year and I will post pictures later tonight. I felt dr z was very arrogant and even with our in person consult he was very short and seemed as though this was just another cake walk for him. However, it’s been one year and my results are not what I expected. The tip of my nose is what I dislike the most and there’s also very noticeable shadowing on the right side of my nose. Thank you all for being patient! Ask any questions and I’ll respond to them and I’ll post pictures tonight

Replies (2)

October 29, 2019
Thank you so much for the update. Waiting for your pictures! Sending you good vibes, hopefully you heal beautifully
April 25, 2021
Thank you for your post. I have a consult scheduled with him in a couple weeks and I’m glad you were open enough to share with the community.
UPDATED FROM Medyp95
11 months post

Before and post op pics

Medyp95

Replies (9)

November 1, 2019
Thank you for posting your pics. I also went to Dr. Zoumalan for my rhinoplasty and I am very unhappy with my outcome.
November 1, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear that:( his Instagram is very deceiving and is where most people find him I think
November 5, 2019
Can I ask why you’re unhappy? What went wrong? I meet with him next month.
November 6, 2019
He didn't shave down the dorsal bump enough, my columella still hangs down from the front, and my tip is over projected. And like Medyp95's pics, there are terrible shadows that run down the sides of my nose, showing a curvy/wavy/ bumpy bridge.
November 7, 2019
Is he doing a revision to correct that?
February 25, 2020
I’m considering him. I plan on flying all the way fro Nova Scotia! Could you please post photos?
March 17, 2020
Your nose still looks better than before... But I get your dismay. You pay 10k you want that shit to be perfect. Is he gonna fix it for you?
April 9, 2020
Your nose looks beautiful and natural, you shouldn't touch it again. But I understand it probably wasn't what you were envisioning.
May 15, 2020
It looks as if you have a parenthesis tip deformity, where the lower lateral cartillages should be repositioned to improve them.