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Fake Looking Rhinoplasty Result - Did Not Listen to What I Requested - Seattle, WA

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I went to alot of effort to book a rhinoplasty...

MsX
$14,500
I went to alot of effort to book a rhinoplasty with Dr Naficy. As an out of town patient i mistakenly settled for a consultation by phone before one more in person at the op. I loved many features about my nose and wanted to and tried to emphasise these to Dr Naficy. I took many photos to our meet but he told me to put them away and just explain what I wanted. I was always made to feel like I was making a bigger deal of the procedure than it was and always felt guilty for asking another question about it. I was naturally scared about the procedure. Dr Naficy didnt go through the risks of the procedure with me or how I might risk losing features of my nose that I currently like in the procedure. He didn't go through what the operation would involve. I always felt like I was pestering him when I asked him another question. I showed him (from his own patient's after photos) what I did NOT want for my nose. However it seems he gives everyone the same nose. I am so sad. I have lost everything that I used to like about my nose. Now it looks very fake and stick like. I feel suicidal. I wish to God that the warning bells went off everytime he shrugged me my questions off and told me I was over-worrying about something, or the time when I tried to show him photos and he acted like this was a stupid and time wasting thing to do. I miss who I was. I was beautiful. People always used to comment on my beauty. There was just one tiny bump that had been making me feel insecure. I wish to God that I had to learned to just love that bump as a part of me. I wish I hadn't put myself through the financial and physical expense of what I've been through. Since the surgery the staff have sent one sentence not especially bothered comments back on my feedback about how the process should be improved - how the doctor needs to go through risks and not just reassure the prospective patient. he should have gone over the risks of every element of the procedure. I find it hard to go on now. I was beautiful. my nose was the best thing about my face. I can't believe I paid someone to change it into something they like. Dr Naficy does one nose look. Look at his site and that's the nose you'll get. He did very extensive work within my nose (which I found out from the operative notes only) when I had been assured that it would be a minimally invasive procedure. Using open rhinoplasty instead of closed rhinoplasty when there was no tip work was also not worth it - my incision has been sore and the tip of my nose rock hard since the operation. He left my nostrils upturned because of where he chose to reattach the tip. I now have a short nose when I loved the length of my former nose. I used to look striking. My nose had been extremely straight in spite of a tiny bump. Now it curves a bit, and looks like stick from the front. My nostrils are narrow and pulled tight because of how he has reattached the tip, so my nostrils are now in one line with the rest of my nose, when they used to be wider than the rest of my nose. I look like I have a line for a nose. This procedure has made me want to hide away from the world now. I have spent so much money on this procedure - all my savings - I now have nothing left - and it breaks my heart to know that I spent all my savings for someone to rob me of me. I don't feel like myself any more. I feel fake. I look fake. I didn't want a new nose but that's what he's given me. I wanted MY nose just with a tiny bump shaved off. But he very easily included other changes which I asked him about doing but deep down didn't think were necessary. I realise now that he just does '1 nose' and that's all he was ever planning to do with me. I used to have a soft nose, the tip used to be round and low, the nose was striking and long. Now I have a short upturned nose, which looks very pointy because of the nostrils and reduced length. I look so different from the profiles that I used to adore. I have also aged myself considerably by this procedure - I used to always be told I had a youthful and beautiful face and now the darkness and loss of fat under my eyes and loss of skin elasticity around my eyes has aged me 10 years. I just wish he had gone through the risks. I think I would not have had this procedure if I had known there were so many elements of myself I was at risk of losing. However obvious this might be he should have gone through it. Please think twice about rhinoplasty - with or without Dr Naficy. and if you're going with Dr Naficy, make sure you want a nose like those shown on his site - he doesn't do any other noses. I feel suicdal after my experience, which is sad because I had been at a point in my career where things were starting to finally get going. I have also had post nasal drip and a horrendous cough since rhinoplasty which has been hard to deal with. I can't forgive myself for pushing myself into surgery with these people who always made me feel guilty for asking another question and stupid for worrying so much about a 'little' procedure.

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June 1, 2014
Thanks for sharing your experience on RealSelf.
June 1, 2014
Hey, I am really sorry about your experience. I actually originally booked my surgery with Dr. Naficy (made the deposit and everything), but then cancelled it and went with another surgeon. He was going to charge me more than $15,000 for primary, but that's not the reason I cancelled. There are actually many reasons why I cancelled, but one of the main ones was that I found some negative reviews on him which are buried among the dozens of positive (fake) ones... Yes, I do believe most of his reviews on here are fake. If you look at the reviews of any reputable surgeon (other than those that also use fake reviews...), most of them have maybe a maximum of 50-60 reviews with pictures of actual patients and regular updates. Naficy on the other hand, has one paragraph reviews with no pictures and the 'reviewer' never replies to the comments that other realself users leave on the review. This was definitely a red flag for me. Having said that, despite the fact that I was very thorough in picking my surgeon, I am still unhappy with my result at the moment. I am very early in my recovery - only 11 days post-op, so I know that I am speaking prematurely, but there are already certain things that I know I am not going to be happy with, particularly how much the width of my tip was reduced. Like you I feel like it really took the personality out of my face.. I am feeling depressed at the moment, but I am trying to stay calm as there are things that can be done in the future (like fillers or a revision - even though I was really hoping not to go that route). Life is not over. I am saying this now, but there are moments when I feel totally devastated. I think every single plastic surgeon should ask the patient if there are any features of their nose that they actually want to keep. I tried to make myself clear but I still didn't get what I want. I will pm you so we can talk. Please stay strong and get help from a psychologist if necessary while you're healing.
June 3, 2014
yes, i agree with my surgeon not listening to what I wanted either. I am considering asking for a refund...hopefully I can get it
June 3, 2014
Mine gave me a refund, but it will never be enough compensation. My life is ruined. It's a fact. I'll never be the same person nor will I ever feel the same happiness I used to feel. It's over and it's all my fault for not accepting myself.
June 4, 2014
Raul7, can you message me who your surgeon was? The one who did the bad nose job? Was it Naficy?
June 4, 2014
October 1, 2017
Yes! It was Nacify.
June 1, 2014
I understand. I'm male and stupidly got a rhinoplasty when I never hated my nose (ie. I was not ashamed of it or dreaded looking at my photographs, etc.) - just listening to other's advice. The surgeon gave me a woman's nose. Just a narrow column with the nostrils isolated. Basically it screamed nose job; people literally laughed at me or gave me dirty stares. My life has been a living hell since that day. I was very attractive naturally (just had a large Roman nose - but it fit my face perfectly). I used to look exotic, rugged like an Italian or Australian. Women everywhere flirted or smiled at me - I'm not exaggerating - I wish I were. Now all of that is gone. I have this fake ugly nose that looks feminine and done. I got a revision, but since I have BDD I'll never forgive myself. I see uglier people who love themselves as they are and me despite very attractive, could not. The women I know who used to like me, hate me now. Just leaving the house has become a burden. I feel like a prisoner; imprisoned in my own life while everyone else enjoys their life. I hate plastic surgery. No one should have to change themselves; no one is ugly. We may think our noses are ugly, but others don't see it that way.
June 2, 2014
you make some really good points..
June 3, 2014
Yes, i feel the same..I only wanted a small change but now I miss my old nose and the way it looked. I hope you eventually feel more satisfied. How long has it been since your procedure?
June 3, 2014
June 27, 2013 - the worst day of my life. The day my life became a living nightmare. I did a revision on May 16, 2014. It's much better but I'll never look as attractive as I did naturally. It's something I'll have to accept...It's something I'll never forgive myself for.
June 3, 2014
sorry to hear that.. I feel your pain...i talked to a therapist and she said it wasnt my "fault"and not to be angry at myself, bc if it had turned out exactly as how I expected than I would not be disappointed, and then of course wouldn't be complaining about the result. How did you get the refund? just asking? and did u even consider suing? since you ending up doing a revision and spending more money ..I think it is not just the money spent, but the potential therapy, lost wages that should be accounted for when I get a refund but I doubt I would get that.. I also doubt I would get the anesthesiologist fees or surgery center fees back either. I have not even asked for a refund yet..but I might within the next few months
June 3, 2014
Yes I only got the procedure refund back. The other fees were not refunded. It is my fault, I chose to do this - hence I pay the price. It's like any bad choice in life, it has a price. Alcohol, drugs, etc.
June 3, 2014
I mean plastic surgery is just that, plastic. It looks fake. The nose is solid, it lacks fluidity and has tell-tale marks that natural noses lack. Only very subtle changes look real. I feel scammed because I told him I don't want it to look done or fake. I wanted it masculine. Yet he did the complete opposite. Gave me a generic femine plastic nose. I wish I saw celebrities to know how bad it looks. What kills me is that I looked so handsome naturally. Women loved my look. They told me I resemble an actor. Yet I threw that away for something fake. Might as well shot myself in the face because now no woman will give me a chance.
June 3, 2014
I kept pestering him for months unitl he gave it to me. But he made me sign papers saying I wouldn't defame him.
June 3, 2014
aww..I guess you wont post before/after photos? I have not done that yet either. I know what you are saying. I was worried about the same thing, looking natural Well, looks are not the only thing women go for when they like men, but I bet you look better than you think
October 11, 2014
Hello Raul, who did you do revision with? I have the same problem and need my nose back. Thank you
March 19, 2016
I felt the same way when I asked him questions. He doesn't listen. Have you gotten a revision??
October 1, 2017
Can you post pictures of before and after? I am considering a revision rhynoplasty but still have not decided where to go. I live in Tacoma.
UPDATED FROM MsX
1 month post

I now have empty nose syndrome due to the surgery

MsX
I am now suffering from empty nose syndrome. This has destroyed my life. I am now unable to sleep or breathe properly any more.

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April 5, 2015
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UPDATED FROM MsX
1 month post

I have also learnt that alar struts were put in my nostrils

MsX
I was told that no work would be done to my nostrils.

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