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Over-carved bridge & saddle nose after rhinoplasty

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Dr. Shah BOTCHED my Nose

Sidney4567
$11,000
Long story short. Good reviews unfortunately does not always mean something. Had my surgery after doing my research and when my cast came off I knew immediately that I was botched. Funny that he uses digital imaging but does not even follow it. He over carved my bridge for whatever the heck reasons and made me look like whoville with a saddle nose. The results are far from the ideal image we agreed on. Do not go to him for a rhinoplasty unless you want to look like me.
Oh and I should of known when he called the night before and rushed me off the phone without wanting to even give me a minute. Why even call? Terrible decision. But I'm not letting it end here.

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Anil R. Shah, MD

Anil R. Shah, MD

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Replies (5)

March 11, 2019
I am so sorry. When do you have a follow-up with him? It takes a long time for rhinoplasty to heal, but that usually refers to swelling and the skin settling. I don't think that would address your concern about the extreme curvature. It may be early, but I would go ahead and ask for a refund and a referral to someone better suited to fix it.
March 15, 2019
No, the swelling has nothing to do with with my bridge. I get all the swelling and all. I understand the process. But he has over resected my dorsum. But thank you.
March 15, 2019
I only mentioned the swelling because that is EVERY doctor's go-to reply. That excuse definitely won't work here. See if you can get your operative report. There should be information in there to explain what the heck he did and why. Sorry again that you have to go through this. Good luck! I will be sending positive vibes your way.
July 26, 2019
thank you.
March 11, 2019
How is that possible? I just checked him out and he has tons of positive reviews. I'm not going to go to him, I am from Europe and want someone from here but I fear of doing the same mistake. How can one choose the right surgeon? I guess it's all matter of luck :/
March 11, 2019
As I dug deeper, there is a good amount of botched patients that he did and had threatened them to remove their reviews or "used" an attorney threats on them. There are also these passive patients who have used a nice tone to express their terrible results. Truth is, he has done this "curvature" on several patients in which they didn't ask for it. Their ideal imaging does not show this but he did it because he wanted to. So, really really do your research. I've already had three surgeons tell me that he over resurrected my dorsal/bridge so it's a FACT that he botched me. And very much, purposely. The swelling does not apply to how my bridge will turn out months from now.
March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019
I don't know if one can do a good research since every doctor has good and bad reviews. It's all a matter of luck I think :( but why do you say he botched you on purpose? Why would he do that? I would say no doctor would give bad results to their patient, it's a matter of them not being professional enough. I am so sorry this happened to you. After reading all these bad reviews about different doctors I am even more afraid to do the surgery at all :(
March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019
I believe purposely because he did the exact same thing to a couple other patients who wanted a straight tall bridge. But you're probably right....he probably just isn't skilled enough.
March 12, 2019
Over resected *** typo
March 13, 2019
How strange. I would figure that it is MORE effort and work to over-resect the dorsal area than to just file it straight like the patient wanted. It is just such a bizarre thing for him to do to several ppl.
March 19, 2019
"had threatened them to remove their reviews or "used" an attorney threats on them."

Is this true?

How is that legal?
March 19, 2019
yes. if you search enough you will find his botched patients stating this. I know. Unbelievable. But yes, if you have an attorney you can get a cease and desist. NO ONE is going to make me remove my reviews.
May 4, 2019
Sidney. You can message me if you’d like
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August 8, 2019
I am so sorry this happened to you. I just had a rhinoplasty 4 weeks ago and had a pretty amazing experience sad to see someone going through a bad experience with an other doctor.
November 24, 2019
I am so sorry you are going through this. Shah botched my nose as well. I had revision surgery with Dr Ion in London. Its been two years since my revision and im pretty happy.
November 24, 2019
Check out his yelp reviews! He has 3.5 stars...yikes!
July 3, 2020
What surgeon did you use? I'm so scared to get botched...
July 3, 2020
Never mind I found it! Wow I really like that Dr's results to be honest
March 12, 2019
March 12, 2019
I had my surgery scheduled with him but after i dug deeper and found many negative reviews, i cancelled even though i lost out on my deposit + consultation fee. Id rather lose out on $600 than my sanity.
March 12, 2019
You are lucky! Don't go through what he has put us all through. Good for you my dear!! I wished I found out all prior as well.
March 18, 2019
You're very lucky and smart for doing this! Please do your research before having any kind of surgery.
March 18, 2019
Thank you! How are you? Any improvement? I hope you are doing well and keeping your spirits up.
March 12, 2019
I'm so sorry, people need to stop going to this doctor.
March 13, 2019
Thanks jonway. Being on here does help with all the support. My world definitely turned upside down.
UPDATED FROM Sidney4567
2 months post

Updates

Sidney4567
I know some of you have been waiting for updates. Nose is still horrendous. For comments telling me things will change makes me think that you work for Shah. Sorry but my dorsum/bridge will not grow back. It being swollen will not make it taller when the swelling goes down.

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May 9, 2019
May 9, 2019
June 19, 2019
I really feel for you. See Dr Toriumi. He saved my life. I am so sorry what you have been through
July 5, 2019
I’m so so so sorry you are going through this. Please be strong. You can still fix this. Listen, I was one of his patients and he severely botched me 4 years ago! I found the courage and strength to trust another surgeon to fix my nose. I Travelled all The way to Europe to got my nose rebuild by one of the top surgeons in revision rhinoplasty. I’m really pleased with my results now but please don’t lose hope! Stay strong!
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August 8, 2019
Dr. Ivan Wayne in Oklahoma also fixes a lot of botched jobs. He only works on faces. Only person I would trust with my face.
July 26, 2019
Thank you!
July 27, 2019
Shah botched my nose too.
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August 8, 2019
Did you leave a review as well?
August 10, 2019
@jstone2001 did you have a hump he scooped out or did he just overrotate you

I'm so sorry and ASTOUDNED a halfway competent surgeon did this to you.
September 5, 2019
No hump whatsoever.
UPDATED FROM Sidney4567
10 months post

Revision Complete!

Sidney4567
Sorry for the lack of updates but I now have a new revised nose! Thanks for everyone checking in and giving me advices. I really appreciate all the sincere concerns. Dr. Robert Glasgold honestly saved me. Hands down the best doctor. I am almost two months out since surgery and couldn’t be happier.

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February 3, 2020
Congratulations! Your nose looks perfect! I have no idea what your previous doctor was thinking when he scooped your nose way below what's considered normal and natural. Dr. Glasgold probably had to do quite a reconstruction!
February 3, 2020
Beautiful revision ! I'm happy for you !
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February 29, 2020
Omg I'm so happy for you. Congrats
March 5, 2020
Wow, very good revison! Congrats!
March 6, 2020
I am soooooo happy for you!