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Don't Feel Rushed and Do Some Extra Research First - West Orange, NJ
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I wanted a nose job for quite a while when I found...
nells321January 15, 2016
$9,300
I wanted a nose job for quite a while when I found Dr. Joseph and when I read all the positive reviews I thought why not. I went in and I did not find him to be very friendly and did indeed find him to be pretty condescending. However I thought that based on the sheer mass of great reviews to go with him. The day of the surgery the anesthesiologist was very warm and friendly and he was nice. He gave me his personal cell and seemed nice enough with my questions. Second checkup I felt a bit rushed but his staff is very friendly. They gave me a makeup kit which was a cute touch, not the facial like the other reviews say because he was busy (hence the feeling rushed)
I could be wrong, maybe he just didn't like me lol
The recovery was tough for me and I was in bed rest for two weeks in a lot of pain. This is to be expected so I was fine with it. I felt pressured to have my pictures up and write a review. See the problem I have with all these positive reviews is that they trump the constructive criticism. People don't tend to like having their ego bubble burst because it doesn't reaffirm their beliefs on themselves. My nose is slightly up turnt and the nostrils are pretty large but I thought it was just swelling. I feel as if that was just me trying to be positive because I have not noticed changes. Although I do get compliments on it I'm still a little self conscious. Overall I wouldn't say I regret it a. Because I paid so much and don't want to linger on it and b. Because it could be worse.
My thoughts on all the great reviews are that they genuinely liked his personality and the cute freebies he gives out. Rhinoplasty is not an exact science and it isn't something that will end up perfect every time. With those variables in mind I strongly urge anybody trying to find a doctor to keep your options open and don't feel pressured. When I went in he spoke about my "big fat nose" and I felt my insecurities screaming at me even more. So I felt even more pressured to get rid of it and just went with him. This is my honest opinion and I really do hope that anybody reading this takes my advice and in turn feels 100 percent comfortable with their doctor before making it permenant. Thanks for reading and best of luck on getting your dream nose.
- Sincerly, StilLooking
I could be wrong, maybe he just didn't like me lol
The recovery was tough for me and I was in bed rest for two weeks in a lot of pain. This is to be expected so I was fine with it. I felt pressured to have my pictures up and write a review. See the problem I have with all these positive reviews is that they trump the constructive criticism. People don't tend to like having their ego bubble burst because it doesn't reaffirm their beliefs on themselves. My nose is slightly up turnt and the nostrils are pretty large but I thought it was just swelling. I feel as if that was just me trying to be positive because I have not noticed changes. Although I do get compliments on it I'm still a little self conscious. Overall I wouldn't say I regret it a. Because I paid so much and don't want to linger on it and b. Because it could be worse.
My thoughts on all the great reviews are that they genuinely liked his personality and the cute freebies he gives out. Rhinoplasty is not an exact science and it isn't something that will end up perfect every time. With those variables in mind I strongly urge anybody trying to find a doctor to keep your options open and don't feel pressured. When I went in he spoke about my "big fat nose" and I felt my insecurities screaming at me even more. So I felt even more pressured to get rid of it and just went with him. This is my honest opinion and I really do hope that anybody reading this takes my advice and in turn feels 100 percent comfortable with their doctor before making it permenant. Thanks for reading and best of luck on getting your dream nose.
- Sincerly, StilLooking
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Replies (16)
January 16, 2016
When did you have the operation? Are you sure you nose is finished? Maybe it's still settling?
January 16, 2016
About two years ago
Regardless of it setting I don't hate my nose and for the most part can breathe ok from it.
I just have come to terms that I should accept myself as is and shouldn't continue to mess with what I've been given because any surgery is not an exact science and anything can happen.
Regardless of it setting I don't hate my nose and for the most part can breathe ok from it.
I just have come to terms that I should accept myself as is and shouldn't continue to mess with what I've been given because any surgery is not an exact science and anything can happen.
January 16, 2016
January 16, 2016
I'm sorry to read about your not so positive experience. I've read the same from other dissatisfied patients of his. What boggles my mind is people who refuse to believe that someone can have a different experience with the same doctor. It's really not that far fetched. Anyway, my 2 cents is if you can live with the nose you have then do not mess with it any further, which it sounds like you aren't. Revision rhinoplasty is a slippery slope which I've had the unfortunate pleasure of experiencing. Thanks for writing about your experience, it will help others.
January 17, 2016
Thank you lala I've said the same thing. Some people are too butthurt if someone's opinion conflicts with theirs. It's called narcissism and delusion, I pray that my review does help someone who may get a weird feeling in the office but has no reviews to confirm their possible dissatisfaction.
January 18, 2016
I'm not understanding the photos you posted. Is the one on the left pre operation and the one on the right post? Or are they both post? Thank you.
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January 17, 2016
These pictures are so blurry.
April 23, 2016
Ur kinda NASTY...i see the pictures JUST FINE on my MACBOOK maybe its your device? The fact that you tried to dismiss her opinion because of how you were treated is laughable...by the way your nose is cute..but not all that..so calm it down
January 21, 2016
Sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction. Have you talked to Dr. J about this? You didn't post your before nose. I agree with the other reviewer these 2 photos don't show your nose well.
Who are you helping? Nobody.
I find your comments highly suspicious.