If you are thinking about having/had a nose job, you will appreciate it is a difficult decision to make. Due to this I did a lot of research before finally deciding to have my procedure with the Harley Medical Group. I had initial appointments at a number of surgeries (some of which cost around £100-£200) but finally decided on Harley (which do not charge for an initial consultation) due to their knowledge, past experience and attitude to cosmetic surgery.
I have been conscious of the size of my nose since I can remember and always felt that surgery was the only way I could overcome my issue. I felt that it was 'hooked' and I was bullied all through my school life which made the situation worse. When I turned 18, I felt it was the right time to look seriously into rhinoplasty. I finally chose Harley medical when I was 19 and had my procedure after I turned 20. From the time scale you can see I took this very seriously and spread my decision out over 3 years to make sure I had made the right one!
Harley Medical are BRILLIANT ! Right from the very first meeting they treat me very well. They are friendly, accommodating people, who put me at ease right from the very start of my journey. As you can imagine the last thing you want is to feel on edge about your surgery and worry. I can assure you, Harley medial did not cause me any anxious feelings and I was happy throughout the whole journey.
In my initial consultation the procedure I desired was discussed and the right surgery/surgeon was chosen for me. I was presented with a fixed price (my procedure cost £4050).This price will not change. It may seem at lot at first but other cheaper surgeries hide costs such as consultations, hospital stay, post surgery care etc and so Harley medical came out competitive in their pricing. My surgical counsellor was called Ashley Hunt.She was very helpful and supportive. I was able to contact Ashley at any point to ask questions/advice/help and still have the option to now. I felt this was a very nice service and very much appreciated it.
After my initial consultation I had a few further appointments before my surgery in which I met my surgeon (Dr.Sleiter) and had my pre op tests. Included in these appointments I was presented with all the information I required and was able to ask any questions. The pre op included an assessment of my weight, blood pressure, blood sample etc to make sure that I was fit for the procedure.
In the weeks building up to my procedure, I became very nervous. I was, however, also very excited and the night before my surgery I did not sleep!
My procedure was carried out at the Bridgewater Hospital in Manchester. Shortly after I arrived I was presented with my room which had an en-suite and TV. I signed a disclaimer and had numbing cream placed on my hand due to my fear of needles. The staff were very friendly and within a few hours they were ready for me in surgery.
My boyfriend walked me as far as he was allowed and then the nurse took me through to the surgery room. I was asked to lay on the bed as they attached the heart rate monitor and sedated me. I can remember the nurses and anaesthetist being very friendly and joking with me to try and calm my nerves.
A few hours later I woke up in the recovery room and was shortly returned to my room where my boyfriend was waiting. I wasn't in any pain, but it was uncomfortable. The nurses checked on me regularly to make sure I was okay and clean my dressings. Dr.Sleiter also came to see how I was doing :-) I didn't eat much that day but they still brought fruit and tea incase I wanted anything. They also allowed as many visitors as I wanted which resulted in, what seemed like, my whole family round the bed! Haha!
I managed to sleep okay that night and was discharged in the morning. They gave me painkillers and aftercare telephone numbers/info. I still wasn't in much pain but uncomfortable, as you can expect.
I had an appointment after a week to cheek up on me and then my splint came off a week later.
The results were everything I had ever wished for! My nose was no longer 'hooked' but much straighter and smaller!
I have had a few more appointments after that with my Dr.Sleiter and Ashley Hunt as a part of my after care and have my finial appointment in march for my before/after photographs.
I cannot stress how happy I am with the results. Harley Medical and Dr.Sleiter have been amazing and I could not have asked for more! I felt special the whole time as they helped me through my journey and made me a lot happier within myself.
I will post photos shortly so you can see the results for yourself !
If you would like to ask me anything at all don't hesitate to contact me :-)
I have been conscious of the size of my nose since I can remember and always felt that surgery was the only way I could overcome my issue. I felt that it was 'hooked' and I was bullied all through my school life which made the situation worse. When I turned 18, I felt it was the right time to look seriously into rhinoplasty. I finally chose Harley medical when I was 19 and had my procedure after I turned 20. From the time scale you can see I took this very seriously and spread my decision out over 3 years to make sure I had made the right one!
Harley Medical are BRILLIANT ! Right from the very first meeting they treat me very well. They are friendly, accommodating people, who put me at ease right from the very start of my journey. As you can imagine the last thing you want is to feel on edge about your surgery and worry. I can assure you, Harley medial did not cause me any anxious feelings and I was happy throughout the whole journey.
In my initial consultation the procedure I desired was discussed and the right surgery/surgeon was chosen for me. I was presented with a fixed price (my procedure cost £4050).This price will not change. It may seem at lot at first but other cheaper surgeries hide costs such as consultations, hospital stay, post surgery care etc and so Harley medical came out competitive in their pricing. My surgical counsellor was called Ashley Hunt.She was very helpful and supportive. I was able to contact Ashley at any point to ask questions/advice/help and still have the option to now. I felt this was a very nice service and very much appreciated it.
After my initial consultation I had a few further appointments before my surgery in which I met my surgeon (Dr.Sleiter) and had my pre op tests. Included in these appointments I was presented with all the information I required and was able to ask any questions. The pre op included an assessment of my weight, blood pressure, blood sample etc to make sure that I was fit for the procedure.
In the weeks building up to my procedure, I became very nervous. I was, however, also very excited and the night before my surgery I did not sleep!
My procedure was carried out at the Bridgewater Hospital in Manchester. Shortly after I arrived I was presented with my room which had an en-suite and TV. I signed a disclaimer and had numbing cream placed on my hand due to my fear of needles. The staff were very friendly and within a few hours they were ready for me in surgery.
My boyfriend walked me as far as he was allowed and then the nurse took me through to the surgery room. I was asked to lay on the bed as they attached the heart rate monitor and sedated me. I can remember the nurses and anaesthetist being very friendly and joking with me to try and calm my nerves.
A few hours later I woke up in the recovery room and was shortly returned to my room where my boyfriend was waiting. I wasn't in any pain, but it was uncomfortable. The nurses checked on me regularly to make sure I was okay and clean my dressings. Dr.Sleiter also came to see how I was doing :-) I didn't eat much that day but they still brought fruit and tea incase I wanted anything. They also allowed as many visitors as I wanted which resulted in, what seemed like, my whole family round the bed! Haha!
I managed to sleep okay that night and was discharged in the morning. They gave me painkillers and aftercare telephone numbers/info. I still wasn't in much pain but uncomfortable, as you can expect.
I had an appointment after a week to cheek up on me and then my splint came off a week later.
The results were everything I had ever wished for! My nose was no longer 'hooked' but much straighter and smaller!
I have had a few more appointments after that with my Dr.Sleiter and Ashley Hunt as a part of my after care and have my finial appointment in march for my before/after photographs.
I cannot stress how happy I am with the results. Harley Medical and Dr.Sleiter have been amazing and I could not have asked for more! I felt special the whole time as they helped me through my journey and made me a lot happier within myself.
I will post photos shortly so you can see the results for yourself !
If you would like to ask me anything at all don't hesitate to contact me :-)