rhinoplasty surgeons in LA - feedback

After many years (I'm a male, in my mid-40s), I've finally decided to go ahead with a rhinoplasty. A writer I know who profiled Los Angeles suggested I consult with the following three -- I was wondering if anyone had any PERSONAL experience/feedback on them, or on Dr. Raj Kanodia, who I know has had a lot of publicity -- OR any surgeons known for conservative, natural work.

Dr. Babak Azzizadeh
Dr. Andrew Frankel
Dr. George Rudkin

stay clear of Azizadeh

Guest wrote:

stay clear of Azizadeh

I was going to go to Azizadeh
please tell me why i should stay clear.

RMT: Which doctor did you choose? How is the result? I am considering Rudkin too? I am not sure where to find information on him.

I agree with the previous blogger -- stay clear of Azizadeh. Very unethical and dishonest with poor skills and technique.
I've heard great things about Dr. Brian Novak and Dr. Andrew Frankel.

Please google Richard Ellenbogen Ruined my nose to see pics.

My once beautiful wife's face was completely destroyed by the Evil and unethical Richard Ellenbogen. When she consulted with reconstructive surgeons around the country, she met numerous others who had also been mutilated and deformed by this reckless, greedy, monster.

What people don't realize is that any quack can get on TV and on Oprah including Jan Adams, Michael Evan Sachs and Brad Jacobs -- all addicts who have finally lost their medical licences. Bad doctors often hire publicists to get them on TV and to get fame b/c that is really the only way for them to get patients.

Ellenbogen hires lawyers to continually remove all of the negative comments and ratings on him. But, we will post pictures of things that he wants no one to see - if he has any more ratings on him removed -- This is our warning to him.

There are 3 rhinoplasty forums, and if anyone cares to research Ellenbogen -- just email the moderators of each forum, and they will share the many nightmare stories about Ellenbogen that they have. Please go on ratemds to see many of Ellenbogen's horrific ratings and pictur of many people he harmed.

I want someone to tell me of his bad experience with azzizzadeh please its very important.

I don't know about the other two that you mentioned but my sister had surgery with Dr Frankel last year and I love her nose. It looks very natural. On a different note, can anyone recommend a surgeon for breast reduction?

Well in my opinion. I cannot blame you if you're not comfortable with other people. I have searched a site that i think it could be a big help for you.

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Will you share more info on Dr. Frankel (i.e., cost, technique, bf and after photo)? I'm interested in going to him for rhinoplasty. Thanks!