It is with great disappointment that I write this follow-up, nearly five months after what initially felt like a life-changing experience with Prof. Dr. Gurhan Ozcan and his team at Istanbul Aesthetic Center.
As I previously shared, I was deeply impressed by the professionalism, warmth, and care I received from Dr. Ozcan, my medical coordinator Ege, and the clinic staff. The facility was state-of-the-art, and the process—from consultation to post-op—was smooth and reassuring. I underwent rhinoplasty on January 7th to correct a deviated septum, reduce nasal projection, and refine a bulbous tip. Initially, everything seemed to go well.
However, as time passed, the reality began to set in.
Now, at nearly the 5-month mark, when swelling and bruising have subsided—as expected—I am left with a visible and palpable bony bump at the root of the nasal pyramid, a deformity that did not exist prior to surgery. This is not residual swelling. It is clearly bone. Its presence is not only physically noticeable but emotionally distressing.
My nose remains somewhat numb, particularly on the right side and at the tip. While some numbness can be typical during healing, the sensation hasn’t significantly improved in weeks, suggesting this may be a longer-term issue.
The septum appears straighter, the overall projection was moderately reduced, and the bulbous tip was very slightly improved. But the new bony irregularity—right at the base of my nasal bridge—undermines the entire purpose of having undergone this procedure in the first place. I feel like I’ve exchanged one issue for another—arguably more visible—one.
This has left me feeling disheartened, frustrated, and anxious. I followed all aftercare instructions meticulously, trusted the process, and waited patiently. I was hopeful, but now I feel disillusioned.
I share this not out of anger, but out of the need for transparency—for myself, for others considering this clinic, and in the hope that my case is reviewed with the seriousness it warrants. A rhinoplasty should not introduce a new deformity where none existed before.
I still have respect for Dr. Ozcan’s credentials and the team’s dedication. But results are what matter in the end—and in my case, the outcome has been deeply disappointing.
PS: in the photo collage there's the top ones taken yesterday (nearly 5months after op), and the bottom ones taken before op (October 2024)
