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An Amazing Experience! - White Plains, NY

Name: An Amazing Experience! - White Plains, NY
Item: Robert Ciardullo, MD
Rating: 5
Author: STZ223

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I had my procedure done last thursday and It's...

STZ223September 17, 2011

WORTH IT$5,700

I had my procedure done last thursday and It's honestly the best thing I've done for myself. My whole life I had serious self esteem issues because of my nose and I finally decided to get the courage and do something about it.

Overall it's been a rollercoaster ride of emotions from excitment to fear to even dissapointment but now I love what I see in the mirror.

I'm still superrrr swollen! and I the important thing to keep in mind before getting this done is that you need to have patience! my nose looks bigger than before the surgery from the front view because of all the swelling but everyday it goes down and I can't stop looking at my profile it's just unreal!

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Robert Ciardullo, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (20)

dolce930

September 19, 2011

You look FABULOUS so far! As you said....patience, patience, patience :) The swelling will take some time, but you will just get more pleased over the next few months.Thanks for posting a review, as they are so helpful for other patients looking to have surgery. Im glad you liked Dr.Ciardullo ( clearly by my review, I LOVED him. lol). Please dont hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions; I have sort of become an expert through my experience and all of the patients I speak to. lol How did hear about Dr. C?
Courtney

STZ223

September 19, 2011

Thank you so much! you look amazing too! I'm so excited for the swelling to go down, every morning I just sit in the mirror for like 10 minutes examining it lol. I actually heard about him from this site, which is why I decided to post as well. I think it's such a great way to find a reputable doctor. I was dead set on a doctor in NYC but his prices were so unreasonable. Your results were just so perfect I had to see some more before and afters and when I did there was no question about it. I'm so excited that Dr. C finally has before and afters on his website he's just such an artist and people need to know about him!

dolce930

September 19, 2011

I am so glad my profile helped you to find Dr. Ciardullo. He really does do amazing work! It will take about 5 months for you to start seeing real definition, but within a few weeks, you should see major improvement. You were beautiful before, you are more beautiful now...and you will be even more gorgeous as your nose heals! Again...don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, as I went through this myself :)

STZ223

September 19, 2011

I absolutely will and thanks so much for posting your experience on here it's truly so helpful! :)

Angie_M

September 19, 2011

Holy cow! What a difference. You were pretty before, but now...wow! Thanks so much for posting your story here on RealSelf. Have any recovery tips for others about to go through rhinoplasty?

STZ223

September 19, 2011

Thank you so much! The most important thing that I keep stressing is to be patient. It's so hard waiting for results that you've wanted for so long but you'll drive yourself crazy if you stress about the swelling. I have a lot of swelling and I wasn't really prepared for that so it upset me at first but now I'm just taking it day by day and enjoying this new experience.

Karlita

September 19, 2011

WOW!!! You look amazing! I have surgery scheduled with Dr. C this Thursday. I'm so excited!

STZ223

September 19, 2011

thank you! that's so exciting! It'll be over before you know it. Keep us updated and best of luck! :)

New Jersey6995

September 19, 2011

Did you just have surgery a week ago? Did you just get the cast off?

UPDATED FROM STZ223

It's been exactly 3 weeks since my surgery....

STZ223October 1, 2011

it's been exactly 3 weeks since my surgery. There's still swelling but I'm the only one that notices it. I'm starting to see some definition from the frontal view so excited! the swelling in the tip is still pretty significant. I can finally breath normally which I think means that the swelling inside the nose is subsiding as well. Will be posting more pics soon!