Pig’s Nose I Didn’t Ask for – my Rhinoplasty Experience

On June 27, 2025, I had surgery with Dr. Ahmet Hamdi Sakaraya that included rhinoplasty and a midface lift.

This review reflects only my personal experience with Dr. Sakaraya, who works at CareInTurkey.

My surgical request was clear: remove the dorsal hump and refine the bulbous tip while keeping the nose natural. I also provided reference photos to illustrate my wishes.

After surgery, my nose appeared shorter, with a over-rotated tip and visible nostrils creating a pig's nose look that looks unnatural on my face. At no point during consultation was this outcome explained to me as part of the surgical plan, and I would not have agreed to it had I known. From my perspective, these changes were made without my informed consent and my aesthetic request was completly ignored. When I questioned it, the doctor told me it was done because it’s the “beauty standard for women.”

In addition, I have developed breathing difficulties — specifically, my right nostril does not breathe properly since the surgery.

Following the midface lift, I also noticed malar swelling under my eyes that I did not have before surgery. At this stage, I feel these changes disrupted my facial harmony.

This has been a very difficult experience for me, both emotionally and physically. I share my perspective here so that other patients can be fully aware of the importance of ensuring their aesthetic goals are clearly understood and confirmed before surgery.