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An Old Man Gets the Nose He's Always Wanted!
Hello. I'm a 68 year-old guy who for the bulk of his life has actively disliked his nose and his profile. Finally I decided to do something about it, and I'm very glad I did.
I almost got a "nose job" over 30 years ago - I had even written a check for the down payment! But at the time, I was making my living in the performing arts, and my agent said "You have a character face. It's working for you. Take that money and invest it in your career". So I did, and in all honesty I have no regrets. But I'm retired now, and over the years this schnozz of mine had only gotten bigger. I'd wince every time I'd look at a picture of me or catch a glimpse of my profile in the mirror. My old nose was wider than average, there was a slight bump on the top, and the tip kind of hung down like a hook. It was not, to coin a phrase, "in proportion to my face". So back in October of 2023, I started seriously looking at finally taking care of this thing...
My first question was "Where?" I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and there's no shortage of good Doctors here, but I made the decision to go to Los Angeles for my surgery, as it is arguably the Nose Job Capital of The World.
When it came to "Who?", as I was poking around on the internet, I came across Dr. Rawnsley's website. I was immediately impressed by his qualifications:
- He's an ENT as well as a Plastic Surgeon. To me this meant he was not just about aesthetics but also about health and functionality.
- He's a teacher at UCLA. To me this meant he well-understood and wished to further the standards of his craft, and would be up on the latest techniques and procedures.
- He fixes botched Nose Jobs. To me this meant he's had up close and personal views of when things go wrong, and was there to make them right
- He respects Ethnicity. To me this meant that my New Nose would still be a reflection of my Italian heritage - just smaller!
It became very clear to me that this was the guy I wanted to talk to.
When we met for my initial consultation, I'm happy to say that Dr. Rawnsley spent a little time talking with me about the "Why?". I guess one way to put it was that he wanted to confirm that my expectations were realistic. I was not there to solve any complicated life problems. I was there to get a smaller, straighter, better looking nose. We both got that, and I appreciated his concern.
He then took a lot of pictures of my face from a variety of angles. He then put them into some sort of photoshop-like program where in real time he could show me what was possible, and gave me a very good sense of what my new nose would look like. I felt that he listened very carefully to my own wants, and offered very good feedback about what was possible, what the process would be, and how much it would all cost.
I decided to get the work done in late April of 2024 - very close to my 68th birthday. I should mention the good-natured care and concern I got from his staff as we worked out the details - location, facility costs (none of this was covered by insurance), the various pre-surgery do's & don't's, what to expect during my recovery, and of course lodging issues as I would be coming in from out of town.
The surgery went fine and I was careful to follow all the instructions for my recovery. It took me a few days to get my head completely clear after the anesthesia, but that was expected.
Today it's been about 45 days since my surgery. I am far beyond the swelling and minor bruising I experienced in the days after the work was done. I am back to my life, and have been for a few weeks now. Without hesitation I will say that for the first time in my life, I love my profile, I love my New Nose, and I am extremely happy with the subtle artistry of Dr. Rawnsley's work. My nose looks looks NATURAL and my nose looks GOOD! One of the best aspects of this is that NO ONE IS NOTICING! No one is doing a double-take, raising an eyebrow and saying “did you get some work done??”. A Nose Job that doesn’t look like a Nose Job is a wonderful thing indeed. But I notice, and my wife notices, and we are both very satisfied with the results.
If you're thinking about getting yourself a rhinoplasty, I sincerely recommend Dr. Rawnsley without hesitation. I'm telling you - I mean, please, forgive my vanity - but this is the nose I've always wanted and for this, he will always have my gratitude.
I almost got a "nose job" over 30 years ago - I had even written a check for the down payment! But at the time, I was making my living in the performing arts, and my agent said "You have a character face. It's working for you. Take that money and invest it in your career". So I did, and in all honesty I have no regrets. But I'm retired now, and over the years this schnozz of mine had only gotten bigger. I'd wince every time I'd look at a picture of me or catch a glimpse of my profile in the mirror. My old nose was wider than average, there was a slight bump on the top, and the tip kind of hung down like a hook. It was not, to coin a phrase, "in proportion to my face". So back in October of 2023, I started seriously looking at finally taking care of this thing...
My first question was "Where?" I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, and there's no shortage of good Doctors here, but I made the decision to go to Los Angeles for my surgery, as it is arguably the Nose Job Capital of The World.
When it came to "Who?", as I was poking around on the internet, I came across Dr. Rawnsley's website. I was immediately impressed by his qualifications:
- He's an ENT as well as a Plastic Surgeon. To me this meant he was not just about aesthetics but also about health and functionality.
- He's a teacher at UCLA. To me this meant he well-understood and wished to further the standards of his craft, and would be up on the latest techniques and procedures.
- He fixes botched Nose Jobs. To me this meant he's had up close and personal views of when things go wrong, and was there to make them right
- He respects Ethnicity. To me this meant that my New Nose would still be a reflection of my Italian heritage - just smaller!
It became very clear to me that this was the guy I wanted to talk to.
When we met for my initial consultation, I'm happy to say that Dr. Rawnsley spent a little time talking with me about the "Why?". I guess one way to put it was that he wanted to confirm that my expectations were realistic. I was not there to solve any complicated life problems. I was there to get a smaller, straighter, better looking nose. We both got that, and I appreciated his concern.
He then took a lot of pictures of my face from a variety of angles. He then put them into some sort of photoshop-like program where in real time he could show me what was possible, and gave me a very good sense of what my new nose would look like. I felt that he listened very carefully to my own wants, and offered very good feedback about what was possible, what the process would be, and how much it would all cost.
I decided to get the work done in late April of 2024 - very close to my 68th birthday. I should mention the good-natured care and concern I got from his staff as we worked out the details - location, facility costs (none of this was covered by insurance), the various pre-surgery do's & don't's, what to expect during my recovery, and of course lodging issues as I would be coming in from out of town.
The surgery went fine and I was careful to follow all the instructions for my recovery. It took me a few days to get my head completely clear after the anesthesia, but that was expected.
Today it's been about 45 days since my surgery. I am far beyond the swelling and minor bruising I experienced in the days after the work was done. I am back to my life, and have been for a few weeks now. Without hesitation I will say that for the first time in my life, I love my profile, I love my New Nose, and I am extremely happy with the subtle artistry of Dr. Rawnsley's work. My nose looks looks NATURAL and my nose looks GOOD! One of the best aspects of this is that NO ONE IS NOTICING! No one is doing a double-take, raising an eyebrow and saying “did you get some work done??”. A Nose Job that doesn’t look like a Nose Job is a wonderful thing indeed. But I notice, and my wife notices, and we are both very satisfied with the results.
If you're thinking about getting yourself a rhinoplasty, I sincerely recommend Dr. Rawnsley without hesitation. I'm telling you - I mean, please, forgive my vanity - but this is the nose I've always wanted and for this, he will always have my gratitude.
Jeffrey Rawnsley, MD - Account Suspended
05 Aug 2024
05 Aug 2024
Your story is great, and it is surprisingly common. Many of my patients have been thinking about their nose since they were thirteen. The idea never goes away, and when they finally have their rhinoplasty, they feel so satisfied.
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Westwood Plaza, 10921 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Jeffrey Rawnsley, MD - Account Suspended
05 Aug 2024
05 Aug 2024
Your story is great, and it is surprisingly common. Many of my patients have been thinking about their nose since they were thirteen. The idea never goes away, and when they finally have their rhinoplasty, they feel so satisfied.