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Ethnic Rhinoplasty In Tijuana, Mexico
UPDATED FROM GlamPrincess
11 months post
11 months update (pics coming soon )
$5,575
THE BIG QUESTION: DO I LIKE MY NOSE?
ANSWER: NO!
All the concerns I had at the beginning about my nose are still here 11 months later. The doctors response to everything was "It's the swelling" ... well now 11 months later I still see the same problems without the swelling. If anything, it is more noticeable because the problems are more defined.
When I called the doctor around my 6 month post date I expressed to him that I felt like a member of the Jackson family. He was acting as if I was in the wrong for feeling the way I did about MY OWN NOSE. He told me my bridge was way too wide before surgery and if I don't like the changes I see then I shouldn't have ever gotten rhinoplasty. He was very defensive and although he did offer to fix the nose, I don't think I want him to operate on me again for the simple fact that he can't acknowledge what is wrong with it in the first place. If he thinks what he has done to my nose is beautiful or even acceptable, than we clearly have different opinions on what is NATURAL and attractive.
I've had 2 consultations with surgeons in my city to discuss my options to fix the nose. Both surgeons brought to my attention little things that are wrong with the procedure that surgeons should know to do. For example, the stitching is very sloppy. This procedure has scarred me both physically and emotionally so I really don't want to do revision rhino. I'm most likely going to get fillers to try and correct the problem.
ANSWER: NO!
All the concerns I had at the beginning about my nose are still here 11 months later. The doctors response to everything was "It's the swelling" ... well now 11 months later I still see the same problems without the swelling. If anything, it is more noticeable because the problems are more defined.
When I called the doctor around my 6 month post date I expressed to him that I felt like a member of the Jackson family. He was acting as if I was in the wrong for feeling the way I did about MY OWN NOSE. He told me my bridge was way too wide before surgery and if I don't like the changes I see then I shouldn't have ever gotten rhinoplasty. He was very defensive and although he did offer to fix the nose, I don't think I want him to operate on me again for the simple fact that he can't acknowledge what is wrong with it in the first place. If he thinks what he has done to my nose is beautiful or even acceptable, than we clearly have different opinions on what is NATURAL and attractive.
I've had 2 consultations with surgeons in my city to discuss my options to fix the nose. Both surgeons brought to my attention little things that are wrong with the procedure that surgeons should know to do. For example, the stitching is very sloppy. This procedure has scarred me both physically and emotionally so I really don't want to do revision rhino. I'm most likely going to get fillers to try and correct the problem.
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UPDATED FROM GlamPrincess
3 months post
Currently
What I like about my nose:
It's smaller.
What I don't like:
1) My bridge is too narrow for my face
2) My tip is WAY TOO upturned
3) My nostrils are still uneven in size and different shape
4) The profile sticks out too far.
5) Hanging columella
I'm waiting for ALL swelling to decrease before I give my final review.
It's smaller.
What I don't like:
1) My bridge is too narrow for my face
2) My tip is WAY TOO upturned
3) My nostrils are still uneven in size and different shape
4) The profile sticks out too far.
5) Hanging columella
I'm waiting for ALL swelling to decrease before I give my final review.
Replies (5)
October 13, 2014
Patient dear! Everything will finally fall in place after 6 month, i believe so! avoid the mirror and carry on with you life.GOD has already created you beautiful, always remember that and hope for the best.
October 15, 2014
Giiiirl he f*** u up. I hate to be a Debbie downer but your nostrils are made of cartilage and he cut them Pretty badly. It's ok. It's not ugly. Ur not an ugly girl by no means. but it does show that you did have work done. And that's where he loses me because its supposed to look natural. If no one else will be honest babe,I will. Because I'd want people to be honest to me. How much did u pay?
October 17, 2014
Well hopefully my experience helps someone with their research when looking for a surgeon...
November 7, 2014
Well it's not horrible the good thing is u still have enough to get it repaired. I'm glad he didn't leave you looking like a Jackson. Idk I was watching a show called Botched and trust me it could have been worst. All the ones that were really bad were all done in Mexico. This lady had a tummy tuck that brought her vagina 3 inches under her belly button!!! Her vag was on her stomach instead of between her legs!!! I'm so tempted to go to DR to get a BBL by Dr Duran but I don't want to get anything outside of the country because these people can ruin you and get away Scott free.
December 31, 2014
Actually around $3500 USD + meds, I also I went to Dr. Gutierrez in TJ and that's about what I paid too.
October 20, 2014
You are beautiful! And i hope the nostrils evened out. Can u pls post recent pics :-)
UPDATED FROM GlamPrincess
2 months post
He called this morning
Got a phone call from him this morning. He assured that it is swelling and that the curve down the centre of my nose is due to swelling as well. He then said the nostril looks sliced because of swelling in my tip. From doing research many surgeons use a steroid shot in these situations but he said he isn't concerned about my swelling and I shouldn't worry about that. He also said swelling moves from one side to the other depending on how you sleep. He said in a month I should send him pictures again. I just hope he's right and it heals well because I'm a student and saved for a long time to get this. I don't have money to see other doctors like Dr. Boahene to fix me up. Prayer is free though, so I'm banking on that :) . Stay blessed, I'll update in a few.
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November 10, 2014
Yes, Dr. Boahene is definitley not going to be cheap. I flew out to see him a few months ago and he quoted me $10k to modify my nose to a more natural shape and that was astronomical in terms of my budget so I will join your prayer circle that it heals all the way properly. The pictures does show some swelling but in my case my nose kept getting smaller. >_
March 3, 2015
How is everything now? are you pleased with the results?! please update us and post some pics!! i've been following you from the beginning lol
March 11, 2015
You are in my prayers. I'm sorry this happened to you. I for one know that what your nose look like after the cast is how it will heal. This doctor needs to be honest with you and admit he messed up rather than have you thinking that it's all ok. My nose was slightly asymmetric upon getting the cast removed and that's the way it healed. So what u see now is what it will heal like u will have swelling reduce a bit but that cut out your nose won't change. Your nose was so beautiful b4 I wish I had that nose. $3500 is a lot for TJ if you save $2000 more u could have afforded my surgeon. Best of luck to dear. Just keep your head up and remember it can always be fixed. God blessed
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