Three friends, Lara, Vhine, and Judith, sought to enhance their appearance through rhinoplasty, hoping for a confidence boost in time for their Christmas party. Drawn by a promotional offer, they each underwent the procedure at a significantly discounted price. The usual cost ranging from P70,000 to P100,000 was reduced to P55,000.
Lara, who felt self-conscious about her nose when taking pictures, led the trio, undergoing surgery in August. Her initial satisfaction inspired Vhine and Judith to follow suit a month later. However, the results were far from expected. Within a week, Lara noticed an unevenness in her nose, initially dismissed as swelling by the doctor. Despite repeated clinic visits and steroid injections, the issue persisted. Her follow-up with another doctor revealed a significant cartilage imbalance, causing the nose to appear crooked.
Vhine and Judith encountered their own set of complications. Vhine could feel the end of the implant and developed sinusitis, while Judith experienced nosebleeds. Both received treatment from the doctor, but with little improvement. The doctor, upon being approached for comments by the “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” team, declined to speak, citing legal advice.
This incident raises significant concerns about the responsibilities of cosmetic surgeons and the risks involved in such procedures. The friends seek accountability and are left wondering if their noses can be corrected to salvage their holiday joy.