Where is Demi now? Miracle-worker Dr Paul Nassif reconstructs patient's 'Botched' nose destroyed by cocaine abuse
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA: Demi Moore's nose collapsed after a decade of cocaine addiction, leaving her with a 'flat face'. In 'Botched' Season 8, Episode 7, Dr Paul Nassif removed any leftover scar tissue before implanting harvested rib bone to restore her bridge and cartilage grafts to fill up the sides of her nose and open up her constricted nostrils.
Demi felt like a wonderful, new, superwoman four months after surgery. She began to see things differently. She felt younger, healthier, and more liberated.
Demi believed her nose looked terrible before surgery with Dr Nassif. Her nostril could not be seen from the side. But now she thinks her nose looks amazing.
She is able to breathe and sleep without snoring. She is now hoping to meet the man of her dreams.
Furthermore, she vowed never to use cocaine again in order to safeguard the 'gift' she received from Dr Nassif.
Who is Demi Moore on 'Botched' Season 8?
Demi from London had a horrible, concave, wrinkly nose. She claimed to have had a normal nose as a child, but it began to come apart over time.
She chose to have her nose corrected in 2010, so she underwent surgery. It did not, however, work. Her nose started collapsing three weeks after surgery. Demi had difficulties sleeping as a result of having to breathe through her mouth. This has also had a negative impact on her dating life. She last went on a date with someone seven years ago.
What happened to Demi Moore on 'Botched' Season 8?
During Demi's session, Dr Nassif inquired as to what caused her nose to fall apart in that manner. Demi told him that she used to go out and drink and party a little.
Demi, who at the time was in her 30s, divorced her spouse, which led to her going out more. She was partying around the clock and using cocaine on the side — between 0.5–1 gram every night.
She was so absorbed in these activities that she hadn't noticed anything wrong with her nose. She had been doing cocaine for roughly ten years before stopping 1.5 years ago.
Furthermore, she has also stopped smoking and only drinks occasionally now.
Demi had stopped using cocaine for roughly a year before having her first rhinoplasty to fix her collapsed nose.
At the time, the doctor attempted to rebuild her nose since it was collapsing. However, the doctor did not take anything from Demi's ribs to restore the nose, since he did not believe it was required.
Once the nose had raised on one side, the doctor injected filler to fix the problem. He still did not say where he got the bone to patch her nose.
According to Dr Nassif, injecting filler at a previous surgical site could constrict blood vessels. He assumed that's what happened to Demi. The procedure also killed the skin on her entire left side.
Dr Nassif noted that Demi had no airway during her examination. He also saw how paper thin the left nostril was, making it much more difficult to insert cartilage if he could create a space without ripping right through the skin.
Another concern was that she would lose the entire tip since she needed an open rhinoplasty.
Demi's fillers were being dissolved by Laura Fischer, a family nurse practitioner, so that Dr Nassif could operate on her nose.
Demi found the procedure to be extremely painful, but she was willing to endure it for the greater good.
For Demi's surgery, Dr John Frederick harvested the rib, while Dr Nassif opened the nose to check the interior damage.
Dr Nassif then removed any leftover filler and scar tissue along her dorsal. He then placed a columellar strut in Demi's nose's midline to keep her nose straight and stable.
Dr Nassif then used diced cartilage adhesive grafts to give her nose some projection and build up her dorsal.
Dr Nassif repaired Demi's left nostril using an alar batten graft and rim graft. Finally, an infra-tip graft was put on the tip to provide her tip projection.
Dr Nassif examined her nose on the first day of check-in. Despite the fact that she had a little purple bruise on the tip of her nose, Dr Nassif believed there was nothing to be concerned about.
Dr Nassif was pleased with his job and had Demi vow she would not resume cocaine use.
How much does 'Botched' Dr Paun Nassif charge for revision rhinoplasty?
The cost of revision rhinoplasty is determined by who performed the original operation and where it was performed.
Due to the increased amount of surgical surgery needed, most revisions cost more than the initial rhinoplasty.
Dr Nassif often has to remove tough scar tissue, conceal apparent scarring, or reconstruct the nose entirely. In addition, any permanent sutures that were inserted during the first rhinoplasty have to be removed or replaced.
Dr Nassif indicated to Real Self that a revision rhinoplasty might cost anywhere from $12,000 to $30,000, depending on the amount of effort required to create the right nose.
Anyone might be perplexed by the complicated world of insurance premiums, co-payments, and deductibles. Most insurance policies, however, follow a set payment schedule for medically essential services.
This implies that insurance frequently covers revision rhinoplasty for blocked airways or initial rhinoplasty to cure upper respiratory difficulties.
In the case of cosmetic alterations, health insurance often does not cover the costs.
Insurance coverage differs widely from company to business, so please check with your insurance carrier or Dr Nassif's Beverly Hills office staff for assistance.
Who is Dr John Frederick on 'Botched' Season 8?
Dr Frederick, who harvested the rib cartilage for the nose reconstruction surgery, was born and raised in Alabama, where he also attended medical school.
He was subsequently chosen to complete his residency training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Department of Head & Neck Surgery.
Dr Frederick's practice concentrates on complete face rejuvenation.
Facelift, neck lifts, eyelid rejuvenation, skin resurfacing, hair restoration, and rhinoplasty are all included.
His method is based on face harmony and a delicate, natural appearance. This frequently necessitates not just treating the skin of the face, but also the underlying supporting systems of the face and neck.
Procedures in the office and surgical treatments are frequently performed in tandem to produce exceptional outcomes with little downtime.
'Botched' Season 8 airs Thursdays on E! at 10 pm ET.