Two Years of Hell

What I wouldn't give to go back in time. Two years ago I had a primary rhinoplasty with Dr. T, I had quite a large nose with a bump. It wasn't horrible, I just wanted a slightly more "feminine" profile. What a mistake. I explained I wanted a minor change, with the bump smoothed out (NOT SCOOPED), a nice, straight profile. When the cast came off I was shocked to find a child-like, way up-turned nose, super scooped bridge, with my nostrils made extremely small. He literally cut them and stitched them smaller, like little slits. It was also projecting far to one side. He kept insisting it was my own facial asymmetry and scar tissue that were at fault. Never addressed the fact that my nose looked nothing like the 3d imaging he has sold me on. I stupidly had a revision with him one year ago, with resulted in very minimal changes. He encouraged me to have a second revision (third surgery) and I decided to get a second opinion. I learned I have an infantilized nose, and that I have internal and external valve collapse. He removed too much cartilage so in order to fix it I'm going to need a rib graft. The last two years I haven't been able to breathe, have been humiliated by my appearance, and have seriously struggled with my mental health as a result from this awful experience. I wouldn't advise everyone against seeing this surgeon. Your face, wallet and mental health will thank you. I've hated looking in the mirror since entering his operating room. I barely recognize the person I see. Unless you want an extremely unnatural result, and no nose function, do not choose him. Please don't make the same mistake as me, it has taken me two years to look beyond my appearance. I've read so many revisions about depression and suicide and it just absolutely breaks my heart. If you've had a similar experience, know you're not alone.