It has been six weeks post op and I could not be happier

My nose has been something that I have always been self-conscious of. I hated the appearance of it. It was the first thing I would look at in pictures and my number one insecurity. I used to fantasize what a different nose would look like but I never truly embraced a journey into rhinoplasty. However, I came across Dr. Buonassisi's YouTube channel and I got very curious about rhinoplasty for the first time in my life. I probably watched every single video on his channel and I told to myself: I like this doctor's conservative approach in regards to rhinoplasty. Dr. Buonassisi's videos were very informative and fun to watch. I liked that he was helping different ethnicities with somewhat different, but also similar, concerns I was having about my nose. Dr. Buonassisi's videos allowed me to see how skilled he was as a surgeon. I've never had plastic surgery before nor is it common amongst my family or friends; so for me having an ethical & skilled surgeon were my two top priorities. Based on the online reviews I read, I felt he was going to make me less nervous about the experience. All I cared about was looking natural and still looking like myself. I wanted to look like a better version of myself, not someone different. I figured it was worth a shot to go in for a consultation with him and trust my gut. I booked my consultation and the girls in his clinic were amazing. The 8 West Clinic has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Before meeting with Dr. Buonassisi, his assistant emailed me a Rhinoplasty Guide pdf and I loved it. It has a lot of valuable information that any person interested in rhinoplasty must read. I read it all in a week and I am very thankful I did. I learned aspects of the rhinoplasty process I was not aware of it. The pros and cons were mentioned there as well as a lot of other important information to consider before having a rhinoplasty. When I arrived at the 8 West Clinic for my consultation with Dr. Buonassisi I felt so comfortable. Once I met the doctor I immediately knew he was the one. He listened and took the time to talk to me and create a plan we both felt comfortable with. He offered me very realistic results in what he was able to perform and I felt I was in the right hands. I left his clinic very happy as I never felt pressured or rushed by anyone in his clinic to book the surgery. I went home to share the news with my husband and I booked my rhinoplasty for October 2023. I went to meet with Dr. Buonassisi on March 2023 but I had to plan my surgery as I had to check with my family about the support I needed post-surgery. Having a good recovery is a must thing to do. I have two kids so my schedule runs on my family's needs too. The day of the surgery I felt nervous but confident I was in the right hands. The clinic where I had my rhinoplasty was located in Vancouver in a very accessible area close to my home. When I arrived at the clinic every person I interacted with was professional. I had a moment to relax while everything was getting ready for my rhinoplasty. I like to meditate to calm down my nerves. I was feeling emotional as I was about to change something that had been in the back of my head for a lot of years. During the surgery, I was awake the entire time. Dr. Buonassisi used the Twilight Sedation and it did not make me sleepy. I had my eyes closed but I was aware of my surroundings. I was just enjoying the music that was playing in the background. I was in a very calm state of mind. The nurses who spoke with me before the surgery told me wonderful things about Dr. Buonassisi. They told me he was very good and everybody was very happy to work with such a great skilled and down-to-earth surgeon. The next day after the surgery I thought I was going to feel I got beat up by a professional boxer but it was not the case at all. I did not wake up all bruised and in pain. My face was a bit puffy but not in pain. To be very honest I was very surprised to feel that wonderful. Days 2 to 4 were very easy to handle. By day 3 I stopped using the painkillers I got prescribed as I felt the pain was easy to handle. I was very happy to feel that great so my recovery was even better than I expected. I just took my days very easy as my family helped me to have the time to heal properly. It has been six weeks post op and I could not be happier. From the initial consultation with Dr. Buonassisi, I knew I had chosen the right doctor to do my Rhinoplasty. I couldn't have made a better choice! My new nose is very beautiful. It still needs a lot of months to fully heal but I am so happy with the results. I highly recommend Dr. Buonassisi. He is extremely professional and has both excellent skills and a wonderful bedside manner. You will see his great skills when you look at his before and after pictures. But you will be so glad you chose him as your surgeon. Thank you Dr. Buonassisi for giving me the gift of a nicer nose. I am writing this review with the hope that my experience can help someone out there who is considering rhinoplasty.