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I Had a Amazing Experience
About 3 years ago I noticed something was not right with my breathing.When I was walking a bit faster or was carrying something and had to take bigger breath , felt like no air was coming in through my nose and had to breathe trough my mouth.Because of that I had a sore throat a lot, especially during winter . I went to my GP who said I had a cartilage problem in my nose but nothing to worry about a simple surgery could fix it.So he referred me to ENT .In the hospital I was told that I had a nasel valve collapse on the right side and probably had a deviated septum as well but could not tell for sure so he sent me for a CT scan to see what else was going further up in the nose. The result showed I had a "curve" in my septum. Also, fixing the valve was quite complicated so the doctor wanted to refer me to another doctor who had a bit more experience in that area. Unfortunaly, my breathing was getting worse quite fast for some reason up to a point where it had a effect on my sleep and I was exhausted.
I was seeing that doctor for almost 3 years, none of the appointments lasted more than 5 or 6 minutes and was waiting 12 to 14 months in between appointments. After the last appointment , which was in july , seemed like it wasnt going to get fixed anytime soon.
So I decided to go private. I was looking before that but just as an option. Mr. Shandilya's name kept popping up. Because I was told getting the tip fixed was complicated , I wanted someone who had the relevant experience in that particular area. He seemed to fit that criteria.
So I contacted his office in August. We had our first appointment in September. He was very polite,respectful.He was also very professional and I could see that he took great pride in his work. One of the first thing that caught my eye was that he did not rush through the appointment. He really took his time to ask all the questions that needed to be asked.
My main goal was to get my breathing better but I thought while I'm there why not get the cosmetic part done as well.You know,to kill two birds with one stone. So, I decided to go with septorhinoplasty. I did not have a specific picture in my mind just that make the tip smaller or more proportionate for my face. My nose was not all that bad before surgery, if I had to rate it I would have given a 5, 5.5 out 10. So it wasnt really my main concern aesthetically speaking.
Mr. Shandilya took some pictures and then told me what he changes he would make.It seemed reasonable.When I left I had a good feeling about this.
Our next appointment was in October. Again, he was very nice explained everything again.Put me at ease.I decided to go through with the surgery.
I got booked in on the 7th of December for the surgery.
Closer to that date I got a bit nervous. I mean, this was going to be my first ever surgery. I sent an email to his secretary with a few questions. Just wanted to make sure that were on the same page that kinda thing.A simple email would have been fine but Dr. Shandilya called me on the phone the same day and reassured me that everything was going to be fine and went through everything again. It felt good that he actually took time to call me.I knew it then and there that I made the right choice to go with him.
On the day of the surgery, everything went well. He came to see me afterwards.Asked me how I was feeling.Told me everything went well and he was going to see me a week after.
I had no pain whatsoever , minimal bruising.It was a bit yellowish under my eyes nothing too bad.I spent 1 night in the hospital.Went home next morning.
The following week I felt a huge difference in my breathing.It has improved a lot!!
A week after the tapes and sutures were removed. Everything looked great but really swollen which was normal and expected at that point.
Now, I am almost 6 weeks after surgery. My nose is still quite swollen and I still have a long way to go to see the final results. I am positive it is going get better.
What I wanted out of this surgery was accomplished. My breathing got way better and the appearance of my nose so much better.
Everybody was so helpful and accomodating throughout this journey, not just the doctor but also his secretaries Fiona and Sarah. So a huge thank you for them as well.
In general, I had a wonderful experience with Doctor Shandilya. I would 100% recommend him. He has years and years of experience , knows what he is doing and most importantly, he cares.
It makes me wonder , why I waited this long to get this done. :-)
I was seeing that doctor for almost 3 years, none of the appointments lasted more than 5 or 6 minutes and was waiting 12 to 14 months in between appointments. After the last appointment , which was in july , seemed like it wasnt going to get fixed anytime soon.
So I decided to go private. I was looking before that but just as an option. Mr. Shandilya's name kept popping up. Because I was told getting the tip fixed was complicated , I wanted someone who had the relevant experience in that particular area. He seemed to fit that criteria.
So I contacted his office in August. We had our first appointment in September. He was very polite,respectful.He was also very professional and I could see that he took great pride in his work. One of the first thing that caught my eye was that he did not rush through the appointment. He really took his time to ask all the questions that needed to be asked.
My main goal was to get my breathing better but I thought while I'm there why not get the cosmetic part done as well.You know,to kill two birds with one stone. So, I decided to go with septorhinoplasty. I did not have a specific picture in my mind just that make the tip smaller or more proportionate for my face. My nose was not all that bad before surgery, if I had to rate it I would have given a 5, 5.5 out 10. So it wasnt really my main concern aesthetically speaking.
Mr. Shandilya took some pictures and then told me what he changes he would make.It seemed reasonable.When I left I had a good feeling about this.
Our next appointment was in October. Again, he was very nice explained everything again.Put me at ease.I decided to go through with the surgery.
I got booked in on the 7th of December for the surgery.
Closer to that date I got a bit nervous. I mean, this was going to be my first ever surgery. I sent an email to his secretary with a few questions. Just wanted to make sure that were on the same page that kinda thing.A simple email would have been fine but Dr. Shandilya called me on the phone the same day and reassured me that everything was going to be fine and went through everything again. It felt good that he actually took time to call me.I knew it then and there that I made the right choice to go with him.
On the day of the surgery, everything went well. He came to see me afterwards.Asked me how I was feeling.Told me everything went well and he was going to see me a week after.
I had no pain whatsoever , minimal bruising.It was a bit yellowish under my eyes nothing too bad.I spent 1 night in the hospital.Went home next morning.
The following week I felt a huge difference in my breathing.It has improved a lot!!
A week after the tapes and sutures were removed. Everything looked great but really swollen which was normal and expected at that point.
Now, I am almost 6 weeks after surgery. My nose is still quite swollen and I still have a long way to go to see the final results. I am positive it is going get better.
What I wanted out of this surgery was accomplished. My breathing got way better and the appearance of my nose so much better.
Everybody was so helpful and accomodating throughout this journey, not just the doctor but also his secretaries Fiona and Sarah. So a huge thank you for them as well.
In general, I had a wonderful experience with Doctor Shandilya. I would 100% recommend him. He has years and years of experience , knows what he is doing and most importantly, he cares.
It makes me wonder , why I waited this long to get this done. :-)
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