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I’m Beyond Disappointed in my Result

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I’m Beyond Disappointed in my Result

Tjmk
I was so excited to finally get my rhinoplasty after yeeeeears of being insecure about my nose. I was looking forward to having a much smaller and more upturned nose that fit with my features. Unfortunately, Dr. Rival did an awful job and my nose is still wide, lacks refinement at the tip, part of the hump is still visible, my nostrils are uneven, it’s too long, my profile on each side is completely different, one nostril is more flared than the other, and it droops when I smile!!! Not to mention the fact that my nose completely rotates to the left when I smile!! From the very start I noticed that the nose was too long. Over the first 9 months after surgery the tip just kept falling more and more, until it settled where it is now, where I don’t have an upturned look at all.
I kept waiting for it to get better, telling myself it was just the swelling. But it’s been nearly 15 months now and it looks like this is the result. I followed the aftercare instructions religiously, and I even avoided wearing my glasses for 4 months after. This is not the result I was looking for, certainly not when I paid nearly $10,000!
I don’t regret getting a nose job, but I regret getting it with Dr. Rival. I’m already looking into having a revision.

Tjmk's provider

Richard Rival, MD, FRCSC

Richard Rival, MD, FRCSC

Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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August 29, 2021
Hi! Sorry that you're unhappy with your results. I actually saw your photo on his IG and it was one of my wish photos! Did Rival say why your nose tip dropped? Did he offer to revise his errors? I have a consult with him and now reconsidering after the review. I'm also looking to narrow my base and lift the tip. These are my two main issues! And if he's not skilled enough then I'll look elsewhere.
August 29, 2021
Hi! He did get in touch with me and I am planning to speak with him further soon. I can update you on that later.
August 29, 2021
Thank you! Best of luck; I hope you find a resolution :)
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August 30, 2021
Your nose looks exactly how mine turned out, he does not upturn the tip of nose enough, and I have a small bump as well on my right side, one side is more refined then the other. Its not a horrible nose but I know what you mean he does very masculine looking noses for woman, however I guess it does look more natural, but no one should have a droopy nose when smiling after paying 10,000 plus.
August 30, 2021
Exactly!! I always say my nose is much better suited to a man’s face. It just doesn’t fit on my face. The drooping is the most upsetting part tbh.
November 1, 2025
Did you ever find someone to fix this, love?
UPDATED FROM Tjmk
1 year post

More pre-op pictures

Tjmk
These are some more pre-op pictures. Adding these to better reflect the changes. Front, side, and smiling from the side to show drooping of the tip. The Images were taken a few minutes before surgery.

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