Question for those who are seeking revision

[summer33ny]

Ok..so most people on these boards are here for revision work. I was just wondering why this is the case...Who are these Dr.s that make their patient's so unhappy that their has to be a whole message board dedicated to trying to fix their mistakes?! Are these doctors proffessionals like Gunter, Toriumi, Tabbal, etc. or are they no names that entice their patients with much lower fees and false hopes? Since I'm determining where to go for a primary I would like to know what went wrong your first time... Was it lack of research and knowledge on your part in finding the right Dr.? Or was it just an unexpected result from one of the well known guys?

[michelle]

my mistake was due to a lack of knowledge and research. rhinoplasty is a much more difficult operation to do well than i thought. picking the right dr is key. i went to the best PS i could find in my area, but he isn't a rhino specialist and that was my mistkae. however, even the "best" doctors cannot guarantee their results - I've heard 60% of the result is dr ability and 40% is patient healing. so even if the dr does a perfect surgery (if there were such a thing), the healing process is a toss up.

[romiI a]

I am a bit disappointed at your question. Your tone is a bit derisive. Have you ever gone to a really good hair dresser who did not give you the best cut, even though you discussed the outcome? Well, here we are talking a much more serious procedure. I think common sense dictates that nothing in life is guaranteed, especially when it comes to surgery. You may pick the best surgeon who will perform the best to his abilities, and your nose may still not heal properly. But to limit complications, do diligence and research your procedure as well as your ps.

[summer33]

I'm sorry if you took my question the wrong way. Of the few people that I know personally who have had rhino done have done it hastily. They wanted it done right away and didnt want to spend much. They didn't go for consultations, talk to others or read message boards. Luckily their results turned out fine, but after reading all these horror stories on this board, I'm very afraid.. yes, of course things can go wrong no matter how careful you are... but for some reason I doubt that everyone on this board is here because they did not "heal properly". I'm curious to know why so many ppl here are seeking revisions... Obviously this board is very helpful in exchanging experiences and Dr.s names but I was wondering if they had gone through the same processes in choosing their primary surgeon?? If most people on this board were seeking revision after a surgery with Toriumi, Tobias, Gunter or Tabbal then I would definitly reconsider having any type of rhinoplasty.

[romi]

Summer,

Sorry for taking it the wrong way. But, you are correct that healing is just part of the problem. Some people do rush in to the first surgeon who tells them what they want to hear. Then there are those who went to a very reputable surgeon and were botched up anyway. Everyone's story is different, and most everyone here is suffering from "unexpected" results. One thing is for certain, rhino is a very difficult procedure. Proceed with caution!

[katja]

I agree with Romi. Going to a top surgeon minimizes risk to a great extend but is not bullet proof. After all even top surgeons can have a bad day but much less likely ..Consulting with at least 3 or 4 top doctors before surgery and finding somebody that you can communicate with and discuss things over and over until you are fully convinced is absolutely necessary in my opinion. Also finding a specialist in the specific thing that you want to do is also necessary to minimize risk. Ask questions about risks, failure factors and damage control is what you better do before rather than after the procedure. Also get a very clear picture of how you will look afterwards , taken that the surgery will be successful is also very critical. It is very stressful to prepare for it but ignorance is not a bliss in that case.
You and your doctor should always be on the same page.. if not you will live to regret it. Whatever you avoid doing before you might have to do after with much less chance of success. Before , you have control and can make decisions - after, you are limited by the result which is much harder to deal with both practically and psychologically.
It is not well known to people that rhinoplasty is by far the hardest plastic surgery with >60% failure rate.. and the most obvious results on your face.. I don't know what most of us think before we have it and spend so little time in preparing for it!
People should spend months in consulting and making a decision. If you can't afford the surgery you better not have it at all! There is not such thing as a bargain in rhinoplasty. You go cheap the first time and then you spend a fortune in revisions .. this is like a golden rule even if you think that you need a small job!
I apologize for the rather scary message but I wish that people don't have to go through the pain of revisions if they can

[Tanya]

I went to a top surgeon - Dr Sheen who wrote a dozen books on rhino, is world-known specialist in the field and has worked on many celebrities - Jennifer Aniston for one. My results are not satisfactory and I am seeking revision. Not sure what went wrong - may be he
didn't think my case was chalenging and was not paying attention on the day of my surgery - but there you have it - i have a botched nose by the top surgeon.
T

[nancy]

I'm sorry to hear that you have a botched nose now... but really, knowing that he did Jennifer Anistons nose should have stopped you right then and there. (unless you like it)
I personally think her nose WAS gorgeous before and now the nose is too fat and short, it makes her upper lip look thin, but then again some people like that.

I would definately say that before you get a revision, be sure to do alllllll the research necessary AND WRITE THINGS DOWN, 'cause when you go to the doctors office sometimes we are overly excited and we forget or overlook all the things we want to say regarding do's and don't... and make sure he shows you on the computer the look you want.

Good luck

[Camille]

I will give you one doctor DEFINATELY NOT to go to.
steer clear of DR. Barek

[arcticablue]

Dear Summer, rhinplasty is one of the most difficult plastic surgeries to have performed. There are many things that can go wrong during surgery, and each surgery has it's unique set of problems as each patient is different. One of the biggest problems is that many people don't fully do their research before selecting a plastic surgeon. Another problem, is that a person considering a nose job should select a surgeon who does rhinoplasty on a regular basis or specializes in that area. It is my personal opinion that many of the plastic surgeons that do rhinoplasty are not skilled to perform the surgery because they do not have the expertise and artistic ability to perform the surgery. Sometimes surgeries turn out bad because of a lack of communication between the patient and doctor. There are many reasons for needing revisional surgery, and it's best to do your homework before making any lifechanging decisions.

[blondie]

Tanya, I also had a botched revision job by Sheen 14 years ago. I finally have the courage to have it repaired. Gunter is going to repair my asymetrical collapsed nostril rims, smooth out my bride irregularities and reshape the tip to make it appear smalle and more defined. E-mail me what happened to you.