Face Botched at 23: The Emotional Trauma of 3 Rhinoplasty Revisions

What happens when a “simple” nose job turns into years of regret, anxiety, and feeling like you no longer recognize your own face?In this deeply personal episode of Dr. Rady Rahban’s Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Chloe shares the emotional reality of undergoing not one… but THREE rhinoplasties before finally finding relief. What started as a minor concern about breathing and subtle refinement quickly spiraled into a devastating revision journey filled with pressure, poor surgical planning, permanent implants, asymmetry, breathing problems, and the crushing feeling of being “botched.”This episode goes far beyond before-and-after photos. Dr. Rahban and Chloe unpack the red flags patients often miss: rushed consultations, being upsold additional procedures, lack of informed consent, trusting hype over research, and the dangerous emotional toll of living with a face that no longer feels like your own.But this isn’t just a cautionary tale — it’s also a story about hope, advocacy, and what happens when reconstruction is approached with honesty, strategy, and true expertise.If you’ve ever considered rhinoplasty… if you’ve had surgery you regret… or if you’re terrified of making the wrong decision with your face, this may be one of the most important episodes you listen to.Topics covered include:• Revision rhinoplasty complications• “Botched” nose job recovery• Medpor implants explained• Why some rhinoplasties collapse over time• The psychology of cosmetic surgery regret• How to properly research a plastic surgeon• Red flags during consultations• Rebuilding confidence after a bad outcome• Why natural-looking results matter mostThis is raw, honest, emotional — and packed with lessons every patient needs to hear before going under the knife. ✨ If you enjoyed this episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored:✔️ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.✔️ Rate & Review—your feedback helps more people find us.✔️ Follow Dr. Rady Rahban across all platforms for daily insights, behind-the-scenes, and patient education:Instagram: @drradyrahbanTikTok: @radyrahbanMDYouTube: @Rady RahbanFacebook: @Rady Rahban✔️ Share this episode with someone considering plastic surgery—the right knowledge can save a life. 🎙️ Plastic Surgery Uncensored: Real talk. Real patients. Real results.