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Getting this surgery was by far the biggest mistake of my life

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Major botch

Phoenix 101
$70,000
Getting this surgery was by far the biggest mistake of my life. Way too much cartilage was removed from my nose, and I was left with a pig snout with a pointy tip, huge flared nostrils, a collapsed bridge and major breathing issues. I’ve already spent close to $50,000 since this surgery in travel costs, consultation fees with revision experts around the world and reconstruction fees. Most surgeons told me that the technique used on my nose was popular in the 80’s but that most long stopped using it and it is irreversible. I was also told that this is the same technique that had been used on Michael Jackson’s nose! I used to be very beautiful, but this surgery ruined my looks and my sanity. I have immense regrets and wish that I could turn back time and never meet this doctor.

Phoenix 101's provider

Geoffrey W. Tobias, MD, FACS

Geoffrey W. Tobias, MD, FACS

Board Certified Otolaryngologist

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August 6, 2022
I’m here to tell you that you’re not alone. I was scheduled to have a rhinoplasty on September 2022, I’ve been waiting for that since September 2021 that I scheduled the surgery since the surgeon that was going to do my nose is so busy. On July I had a genioplasty which is basically a chin augmentation but with your bone. And I haven’t been the same since that day. This last month has been a nightmare and I wish I could go back but it’s impossible. My face now looks manly and very long, i look like a witch when I smile. It’s hard to not recognize myself in the mirror and I have cried almost every day since my surgery. Probably the only positive thing is that I was able to cancel my rhinoplasty appointment and now im just trying to fix my chin
August 9, 2022
I'm so sorry this happened to you! Getting botched is hugely traumatizing. I felt as if I had gone under anesthesia for a routine surgery and woken up with a limb missing! That surgery ruined my whole life. I was ashamed and did not want to leave my house anymore. I woke up 10 times a night because I could no longer breathe with my nose. I went through so much suffering because of it! I wish you the very best in your journey! Xxx
August 10, 2022
Thank you for your kind words. I really hope you can find a skilled surgeon willing to fix your problems for you. I have an appointment in two weeks with a maxillofacial surgeon to know if can get it reversed
August 11, 2022
I hope you can move forward! Best of luck! Xxx
UPDATED FROM Phoenix 101
2 years post

My nose was left boneless!

Phoenix 101
As mentioned, my nose was left boneless after surgery by Geoffrey Tobias and i needed a complete nasal reconstruction!

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UPDATED FROM Phoenix 101
2 years post

Some before/after pics…

Phoenix 101
I went from doing modeling shots to looking like a pig and hiding in my home like a recluse!

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