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Horrible experience

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Traumatizing Experience

I am leaving out certain details of my procedure and who I am on purpose so that this stays anonymous. I was reluctant to post anything about my experience for quite a while (years), but I no longer care about the repercussions or think there is room for retribution. 
I had a rhinoplasty with this doctor (I am leaving out a lot, there was much more to it but then I would be identifiable). It was too much for this doctor to take on and he knew it, I only met him once via video call before what should have been a major reconstruction. He should have known the moment I walked in that he could not do this, he did not set enough time for this surgery, that it should have been canceled or rescheduled (or he should have revised me against it). 
I came from far away, traveled in for it. I was young, immature, but am paying the price. My nose is disfigured and hanging off my face, I can't even breathe or smile normally. Yes, a rhinoplasty caused all of this. I do not have the money to fix it now or probably ever as I have hit great financial hardships, but am stuck hiding constantly with this. 
There is more to the experience than this but it has traumatized me greatly and I have seen medical health professionals constantly for psychological help pretty much since the procedure. He absolutely took advantage and wanted the money. You ruined my life and my face, but I guess it's my fault for getting myself into this so I am just as much to blame. It's not just the cosmetic results of this procedure that made it traumatizing. I have said all I have to say, and will not comment any further.

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Miguel Mascaro, MD

Miguel Mascaro, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (5)

I'm sorry this happened to you. You're not alone many people have had their lives destroyed by rhinoplasty. It's scary to speak up since these surgeons see unhappy patients as a threat to their business and livelihood.
Thanks for speaking up on this. I am so sorry. As someone who is dealing with a very messed up nose and considering him for revision, I am grateful for your courage to speak up. I wish you only the best
dr, mascaro specialty is lip lift , also 6 years ago he was a pretty new doctor then , he must got some experience by now ! did he offer to fix it ?
am sorry that you ended up with a nose you do not like !
This was so surprising for me to read as It totally doesn't sound like the same doctor. I had a completely different experience but I am sorry you went through this, I suggest reaching out to him to see if he is willing to do a revision. To me, he was very compassionate and I hope he would address your situation in the same manner. I do hope you are able to find a solution soon that helps you feel better, you deserve to feel confident and beautiful
I don't mean to be rude, and that's great that you've had a good experience with him, but one persons good experience doesn't mean that this doctor shouldn't be held accountable for the harm he has caused. It certainly doesn't make my face any better, doesn't pay the bills required to fix his mistake. I hope you reconsider this mindset in the future.
People deserve to know the good and the bad before choosing a doctor so they can make well informed decisions. This review I left was me being compassionate even though he doesn't deserve it, I could've included photos or worse details that would've scared people off. Please don't minimize my trauma that I've been so scared to speak up about to anyone for years.
His specialty is lips
It shouldn't surprise you at all. He does not specialize in rhinoplasty.
Then he should not do it!
Would you be willing to post photos? This is the internet, and anyone can get on here and tell lies. If you are telling the truth, then I have genuine sympathy for you, but we will never know without photos--and Dr. Mascaro will never be held accountable.