Patient Stories: Rhinoplasty

I had recently turned 40, and had known that I wanted nose reshaping surgery for about 15 years. I remember when I was in my 20s I thought I wouldn’t care about my appearance anymore by the time I was in my 40s. I was so wrong.

About six months prior to my initial consultation with Dr. Ditesheim, I had consulted with a surgeon in Pittsburgh. I had seen this surgeon for about 2 years for Botox® and fillers but I just did not feel comfortable enough after the consultation to proceed with the surgery. I felt like when I found the “right” surgeon, I would know.

The consultation I had with Dr. Ditesheim was so different than the one I had before. Dr. Ditesheim handed me a mirror and asked me to tell him what I felt was wrong and how I wanted it to look. He spent a lot of time with me I really felt like he was developing a blueprint just for my procedure—I never felt like my procedure would be an “out-of-the-box nose job.” I knew he was taking the time and care necessary to understand me and make sure the procedure would be right for me.

After having this surgery, I feel more confident than I have ever felt. I’m comfortable in my own skin, and that’s the most important part. This procedure softened my look, but didn’t change my appearance. I’m still me, only better!

—Melissa

Procedures that Melissa had with Dr. Ditesheim: Rhinoplasty, Liposuction (abdomen, thighs, lateral buttocks, and knees), Botox Cosmetic