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Rhinoplasty Done by Dr. Porquez

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MFajardo1987
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At first, I was only checking some reviews, pros and cons about having a rhinoplasty. Until I decided to do it, so I made my researches and have read few good reviews about Dr. Porquez (not much reviews). Since I have not read any bad reviews against Dr. Porquez, I felt like I really wanted to have him as my surgeon. I searched for Dr. Porquez over the internet and found his facebook account. Sent him a message and told him my concerns. We discussed a lot of information on how my nose is going to be done, the nose that I idolize, cost, how and when are we going to do the procedure as I was in Canada back then when I was talking to him via Facebook. I landed in the Philippines on the 27th of April, go straight to his clinic in Shaw Boulevard and did some testing and waited till 4pm for my procedure. I was asked what type of nose I wanted, eventhough we already discussed it in Facebook, but thats totally fine with me as he was just making sure that I did not change my mind. So I still told him to make it more natural looking. The procedure lasted 2 hours as it was my first. Just to let you know, I was told that it may take more than two hours if its revision. I woke up having a cast on my nose and it was bleeding. I was told to sleep facing the ceiling and use a lot of pillows. I was advised on what to do with my nose, like on how to clean it, what time, etc. He gave me list of meds to purchase that I need to consume for a week before he removed the suture. Went home. Started cleaning it based on how many times in a day it should be cleaned. Took meds as well. I did that for a whole week. A day before the big day (removal of cast and sutures), the cast fell unexpectedly, maybe because of too much oilyness of my face. I was able to see the result before the big day. It was swelling and was already thinking that I should not have this procedure done. Met Dr Porquez the next day. He checked my nose. He said, I cleaned it very well as the scar is already starting to heal. He removed some sutures, but not all. He advised me to do hot compress. Went home, still using my mask, as it was still swelling. Since I got limited time in the Philippines as I was only there for 3 weeks and needed to go back to Canada again, I was able to go out right away, go to malls, meet some of my family and friends, the following days after the big day. Honestly, it was still swelling the day after the big day and really obvious because of the swelling. But after that day, it started to subside. Few days after, i was scheduled to meet with him again to remove the remaining sutures. That day, I was no longer wearing my mask. My doctor even said that its starting to blend in my face and I was able to act as if no procedure was done on my nose, which I know as I was really confident that day. :) Hea really accommodating. Even when I came back here in Canada, we chatted still and he messaged me most of the time to get updates and if something happened like hitting my nose accidentally, he advised me of whats needed to be done. So far, its just my 1st month and 19th day. Ill be updating this post with photos.

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June 30, 2018
Hi. How’s your recovery? Are you happy with the result? I’m planning to do revision with Dr. Porquez, can you give me some update. Will appreciate it. Thanks
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August 31, 2018
I have posted some of my recent photos for you to look at, till 4months post op. Feel free to check. If you need anything, feel free to message me. :)
July 2, 2018
I like it , it looks natural. John also did my nose last year October and I’m happy with the results.
February 12, 2019
do you mind sharing your photos ? it will be a very big help ? how much it cost ?
August 31, 2018
Hi may i know where is the clinic location of your doctor? Thank you
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August 31, 2018
The procedure was made in Healthfirst Clinic in Soho Central Condominium in Mandaluyong. The follow up check up were made in Cardinal Santos near Greenhills
February 12, 2019
hi , how much it cost ? do you also have idea how much for revision?
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February 21, 2019
I dont know how much for the revision.
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4th month post operation.
These two photos were taken when we were in Alberta. 1st photo was with my husband, taken on the 10th of August.
The second photo was taken on August 15th, already in saskatoon. Couple of days before we came from Alberta Trip.

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August 30, 2018
You look absolutely beautiful! Do you feel like you recognize yourself or did you feel like you looked different?
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August 31, 2018
Aaaww. Thank you so much!

I feel like it is still me but the nose part is the only different. My eyes changed, i think, because of the bridge of the nose. I noticed as well, like for people who know me well and able to see me often, they said that my eyes looked tougher compared to before I had rhinoplasty.