Hi, my name is Pallavi. I was 26 years old when I thought it was time to make my life worth living. I had a condition of pinched nose and it made me feel awkward. It made me lose my confidence and concentration.

My situation was worse, since I don't belong to a normal family. But my friends and internet came to my help! I went through a number of web sites initially, looking for the secure and simplest solution for healing my pinched nose. I did approach a few doctors, one of whom hurriedly told me about inserting a foreign object in my nose to make the pinch go away and look straighter. Neither the solution nor the doctor was fully assuring me of the cure. I was taking this decision and executing it all alone. I had to have full faith in the doctor under whose hands I was going to operated.

Fortunately, I found the listing of http://www.aestheticsindia.org on the internet and took an appointment to visit Dr Ashish Davalbhakta soon.

On my first visit, Dr Ashish listened to my problem intently and was not of hurried nature. This put me to ease with him. He explained me in great detail the anatomy of a nose, what structure of my nose has been damaged, and how he would restore it. I couldn't help being amazed by his sincerity, dedication and simplicity. Also he explained at length the steps involved in operation, duration for healing and follow up procedure and care there on.

He laid out the total cost incurred for the entire operation, hospital stay and medicines. This was an important factor for my decision, since apart from executing it alone and anonymously, I was funding it entirely too. But many thanks to Dr. Ashish; he helped me understand its feasibility by being simple and straightforward. This was just my first meeting with him, but there I was, totally moved by him and firm now to undergo a life change by him.

I took some time in deciding the date of operation, since I was working back then and I needed a month's leave for recuperation. I was not sure whether and when I would be granted such a big leave. But fortunately, my leave got approved! I want to say sorry to Dr. Ashish for giving a short notice about my decision and suggesting an immediate date of operation on my very second visit. But inspite of that, he agreed and managed to book the operation theatre and a bed in Ruby Hospital for me in the next two days.

Dr Ashish I remember, after a year, on that day of operation, I was full of guilt and fear for not giving you complete information. I am sorry for not giving you enough time to even take my x-rays and examine it. You would have had every right then to deny me or to not take the responsibility of the outcome of operation.

But instead you saved me with your talent, skill and confidence. I am full of gratitude towards YOU.

The day of operation arrived. After paying up a deposit amount in Ruby hospital I was ready for the surgery in the afternoon. I remember, when I was taken to the Operation theatre, I was asked by the other staff members whether I had somebody with me, to which I responded - no. Hearing this, Dr Ashish told me not to worry as he will be with me. I closed my eyes, having faith in him and don't remember anything else till I woke up!

But when I did wake up later that evening, I knew it was for the better. Dr Ashish met me the same night and explained me that it was a rather difficult procedure than expected since my nose was too much damaged. But he fixed it the best he could, which I knew seeing him, he did. That night I was bleeding through my nose frequently and was having urination often. But my friends and nurses of Ruby hospital attended to my problem all night. The staff at Ruby hospital was very attentive and caring.

After 2 days of stay at the hospital, I was ready to leave knowing that when the bandage comes off my nose after a month, I would feel and look good. I was explained by Dr Ashish how I was to take care of myself in the following days and my friends helped me make sure I did take my care. A few weeks later, I visited Dr. Ashish for removing the stitch and bandage. I looked in the mirror to what was my nose - it had better shape than before. Also, I could breathe better as the pinch had gone. As time went by the overall swelling subsided and it took almost 3-4 months for the swelling on my nose tip to subside fully.

It has been a year now, and my nose is much straighter and gives me a good and confident look. Dr Ashish, at a time when all hopes for me were gone, you were a shining star for me. I had placed my full faith in him and today I am happy to say that he has not let me down.

Your good work has not only healed me, but given me hope that good exists, even though how rare it might be.

I believe now, even though in my life I might be walking all alone, taking the risks and chances I have the capacity to take, facing many ups and downs, but human beings like you will remind me always of what humanity means.

I thank you doctor, with all my heart.

Pallavi