kayUK
05-11-2002, 04:23 PM
Hi all
Had a first rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago, am feeling very depressed with the results. The doc has shortened and pushed the nose up more than I wanted, it's quite thick and turned up at the end, and he also scooped out more than he should.
I had a long thin roman nose beforehand, with a hump. I very much want my old nose back!! Can anyone reccommend revision surgeons - anywhere in the world, but PLEASE the best!! I hated the whole procedure and recovery, so I don't want to have to keep going back for more.
By the way, I'm from the UK and had the surgery done by a Mr Nishikawa in B'ham. Does anyone know of good revision surgeons please? I know I have to wait a year before getting it redone, but with your guys' help I can research the next surgeon thoroughly. Please help!
Kay
Had a first rhinoplasty 3 weeks ago, am feeling very depressed with the results. The doc has shortened and pushed the nose up more than I wanted, it's quite thick and turned up at the end, and he also scooped out more than he should.
I had a long thin roman nose beforehand, with a hump. I very much want my old nose back!! Can anyone reccommend revision surgeons - anywhere in the world, but PLEASE the best!! I hated the whole procedure and recovery, so I don't want to have to keep going back for more.
By the way, I'm from the UK and had the surgery done by a Mr Nishikawa in B'ham. Does anyone know of good revision surgeons please? I know I have to wait a year before getting it redone, but with your guys' help I can research the next surgeon thoroughly. Please help!
Kay
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danica1234
06-19-2002, 06:30 PM
If you're only 3 weeks post-op, you still have a TON of healing to do! It will get more refined every single day. It takes up to a YEAR or more for you to see the final result! Most surgeons won't even touch a nose that's been operated on for at least 6 months. May say to wait a year.. Just for the healing to be able to take place. You're still very swollen! I'm actually at amost 3 weeks post-op right now.. Will be on Thursday anyway. Mine will take a lot longer because this was my second surgery... Revision. I don't know of any good revision doctors in England.. I'm sure they're out there though. My advise to you would be to consider traveling to the US if you're still unhappy with the results in another couple months. If you go to a 'bad' surgeon again.. you'll end up spending A LOT more money in the long run by having to go to yet another doctor to fix the first and second doctors mistakes! It will cost much more than a plane ticket to a great doctor!
bobby9901
12-12-2003, 06:04 AM
Hey Kay,
Im from london to and have had the same problem as u. I to had a nice long roman type of nose thin as well but just with a hump. the PS in london came very highly recommened but the outcome wasnt so great. Im 8 weeks after my op and maybe its just still swelling which i hope and now i have an even bigger problem my eye is still black. I he shorten the nose its not so scooped out thank hell but im asian long nose look good on me and my tip was causing me problems to breath but now its seems short and wide and im so anygry. I think going to the US is a good option DR nassif i hear is very good with revision rhino surgeons in the UK fail to reliaze what looks good on the person judging by his skin colour ethnice background and overall features, they just want give you a nose that they are trained in and know only what to do. Let me know whats not right with yours.
Im from london to and have had the same problem as u. I to had a nice long roman type of nose thin as well but just with a hump. the PS in london came very highly recommened but the outcome wasnt so great. Im 8 weeks after my op and maybe its just still swelling which i hope and now i have an even bigger problem my eye is still black. I he shorten the nose its not so scooped out thank hell but im asian long nose look good on me and my tip was causing me problems to breath but now its seems short and wide and im so anygry. I think going to the US is a good option DR nassif i hear is very good with revision rhino surgeons in the UK fail to reliaze what looks good on the person judging by his skin colour ethnice background and overall features, they just want give you a nose that they are trained in and know only what to do. Let me know whats not right with yours.
AK47
12-12-2003, 05:00 PM
I do think it is early for you to consider a revision.However since you asked the two names I see talked about the most for revisions who seem to be very well respected are the following:Dr. Dean Toriumi in Chicago IL. and Dr.Norman Pastorek in New York City.I'm going to consult with both of them this spring.
Hope this is useful.
Hope this is useful.
pixy2169
12-12-2003, 09:08 PM
Oh, my. You are still so early in the process! I am now 19 weeks post op and I still don;t know what my final nose will look like! Give your nose time to heal and time for the swelling to go down!
I have included a link to my pictures Ihave taken throught my process. I heve experienced a great deal of day to day change. you will too!
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I have included a link to my pictures Ihave taken throught my process. I heve experienced a great deal of day to day change. you will too!
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bobby9901
12-18-2003, 11:43 AM
I have just found to great websites for revision in the US. even though im still early best to do a little research now just in case!!! But check out
Jromano I love his redo he make sure the person has the right nose for his face even though people ask for small noses which may not suit them. Also Drconstantian he really helps the people whos noses are behond repair check out his re-dos. and of course DrNassif. But I think in order to get redo u should wait for 1 year ask a lot of people who new you before if its worse or suits your face do you research well because you dont wanta go through depression again but personally, things are just left to rest and Gods nature unless its really bad i dont think u should worry about the minor things of your face go join a gym!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jromano I love his redo he make sure the person has the right nose for his face even though people ask for small noses which may not suit them. Also Drconstantian he really helps the people whos noses are behond repair check out his re-dos. and of course DrNassif. But I think in order to get redo u should wait for 1 year ask a lot of people who new you before if its worse or suits your face do you research well because you dont wanta go through depression again but personally, things are just left to rest and Gods nature unless its really bad i dont think u should worry about the minor things of your face go join a gym!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rnay
02-25-2004, 08:15 PM
Hey Kay,
Im from london to and have had the same problem as u. I to had a nice long roman type of nose thin as well but just with a hump. the PS in london came very highly recommened but the outcome wasnt so great. Im 8 weeks after my op and maybe its just still swelling which i hope and now i have an even bigger problem my eye is still black. I he shorten the nose its not so scooped out thank hell but im asian long nose look good on me and my tip was causing me problems to breath but now its seems short and wide and im so anygry. I think going to the US is a good option DR nassif i hear is very good with revision rhino surgeons in the UK fail to reliaze what looks good on the person judging by his skin colour ethnice background and overall features, they just want give you a nose that they are trained in and know only what to do. Let me know whats not right with yours.
who was your plastic surgeon in london?
Im from london to and have had the same problem as u. I to had a nice long roman type of nose thin as well but just with a hump. the PS in london came very highly recommened but the outcome wasnt so great. Im 8 weeks after my op and maybe its just still swelling which i hope and now i have an even bigger problem my eye is still black. I he shorten the nose its not so scooped out thank hell but im asian long nose look good on me and my tip was causing me problems to breath but now its seems short and wide and im so anygry. I think going to the US is a good option DR nassif i hear is very good with revision rhino surgeons in the UK fail to reliaze what looks good on the person judging by his skin colour ethnice background and overall features, they just want give you a nose that they are trained in and know only what to do. Let me know whats not right with yours.
who was your plastic surgeon in london?
piecorp
04-30-2004, 03:53 AM
Listen, I have had 5 rhinoplastys (ashamed to admit that) all because of the result of a poorly done initial one. Yes, your nose will change slightly as it heals, however, and I speak from experience: unfortunately the nose you see 3 weeks post-op won't be that different from one year, basic structure, height, width, proportions, etc will remain pretty close to the same. I had the fifth and final rhino done by one of the best rhino docs in the world, Dr. Ellenbogen in Los Angeles. This Dr. teaches post-graduate studies on revision rhinos and his ground-breaking techniques are taught to doctors all over the world. He charges $12,000 and up for a revision, but when it comes to your face, self-image, and satisfaction I belive no price is too high. He brought my nose down to 90 degrees, carved brand new, circular, natural nostrils (something 99% of PS doctors cannot or won't do) and no one would ever be able to tell I've had anything done. Sorry about the first one, but if you get it right the second time by one of the best docs in the world, your nose should look just the way you wanted it to.
Good Luck
CRM
Good Luck
CRM
cwm616
05-20-2004, 05:03 PM
Dr. Pensler in Chicago did my rhino revision and I am happiest I have ever been...it fits my face better than my God-given original!
rocsy
05-20-2004, 07:56 PM
Hi Kay,
let me first tell you that I totally understand where you are at. I was feeling just like you after my first rhinoplasty. I also want to let you know that I am one month post op from a VERY difficult revision with Dr. Paul Nassif. So glad I picked him. I went to the three TOP revision specialists in L.A.. There are alot of Dr.'s that do primaries but there are not that many that specialize in revisions. Anyway of the three Dr.'s, Nassif's was the cleanest most precise work I had seen. I had originally seen him on the discovery channel doing an operation and was impressed with how he payed so much attention to symmetry. Anyway I could not be happier with the amazing result he gave me. He had a real mess on his hands but he created a masterpiece out of mud. But I do want to tell you that most likely as time goes by you will probably become more and more happy with your nose. It doesnt look that attractive at first because of all the swelling but you need to give it time. Then if after the year you are still not happy then start your consultation circuit. But for now just try to relax, because you being stressed wont help out your healing process. I wish you all the luck! If you have any questions just post them to me!
Take care!
let me first tell you that I totally understand where you are at. I was feeling just like you after my first rhinoplasty. I also want to let you know that I am one month post op from a VERY difficult revision with Dr. Paul Nassif. So glad I picked him. I went to the three TOP revision specialists in L.A.. There are alot of Dr.'s that do primaries but there are not that many that specialize in revisions. Anyway of the three Dr.'s, Nassif's was the cleanest most precise work I had seen. I had originally seen him on the discovery channel doing an operation and was impressed with how he payed so much attention to symmetry. Anyway I could not be happier with the amazing result he gave me. He had a real mess on his hands but he created a masterpiece out of mud. But I do want to tell you that most likely as time goes by you will probably become more and more happy with your nose. It doesnt look that attractive at first because of all the swelling but you need to give it time. Then if after the year you are still not happy then start your consultation circuit. But for now just try to relax, because you being stressed wont help out your healing process. I wish you all the luck! If you have any questions just post them to me!
Take care!
Bryanp2004
05-27-2004, 01:39 AM
Hi
I'm new to this board. I'm looking for a revision doctor to fix the mess that I have. So far I have appointments scheduled with Rollin Daniel, Ellenbogen and Corbin.
Do you have any pictures to share?
Hopefully before and after of your surgery with Nassif.
Thanks
Bry
I'm new to this board. I'm looking for a revision doctor to fix the mess that I have. So far I have appointments scheduled with Rollin Daniel, Ellenbogen and Corbin.
Do you have any pictures to share?
Hopefully before and after of your surgery with Nassif.
Thanks
Bry
terryvalai
05-27-2004, 03:33 PM
Funny. Ellenbogen did my primary and since he removed too much my nose collapsed. He had to take graft from my ear a second time and he messed it up even more. I, now, myself am looking for a good revision surgeon. I definitely would not recommend Ellenbogen and he is not even listed as top revisionists in the rhino sites.
blu_eyes11219
05-27-2004, 09:48 PM
donnot go to dr ellenbogen.....i have heard many horror stories about that doctor...
If i were you ....go to nyc and check out tabbal and constantinides or i heard toriumi is good as well but he is not in ny
If i were you ....go to nyc and check out tabbal and constantinides or i heard toriumi is good as well but he is not in ny
Jaquiline
08-03-2004, 07:55 PM
I'm still doing some research on the best revision rhinoplasy surgeons, and the name Dr. Jeoffrey Tobias came up. He's based in NY and NJ, and I'm doing more research on him and visiting with him for a consult in a couple of weeks. I will post a "reply" to the thread titled "Dr. Jeoffrey Tobias?" with details about the consult, so you can see how it went. I would definitely suggest coming to the US. Dr. Nassif is another name that I've seen a lot of praise abt., and he's in CA (supposedly one of the best revision rhino surgeons in the world). Good luck!
otto78
08-03-2004, 11:44 PM
If you're willing to travel you should go and see Dr. Gilberto Ponti in Rome (he speaks English very well). His father Lionello Ponti was one of the greatest plastic surgeon ever. His technique for rhinoplasty is thought all over the world. I believe his son is the one that can performe his technique at the very best.
evelyn1
05-09-2005, 11:36 PM
aren't there any docs in areas other than large metro areas? i am in triangle area of NC looking for revision. my nose is not all that bad, but I would like to have the tip redone.
evelyn1
05-12-2005, 12:58 PM
Does anyone know of good ps in North Carolina?
Guardian
05-13-2005, 10:29 AM
Does anyone know of good ps in North Carolina?
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