“Absolutely Worth It - Alabama”

Four days ago I had a rhinoplastyand turbinate ressection. I have always been self concious about my nose. After graduating college I worked extremely hard to lose the weight so many young men and women gain during their college years. However, after losing nearly 70lbs, my nose became even more prominent and the "bumps" that formed after breaking my nose multiple times were uneven and obvious.

I wanted to do something permanent to both correct my looks and prevent the constant sinusitus. (On a side note, my surgery was paid for by my insurance company because of a deviated septum, several injuries, and a long history of sinus problems, while this may not apply to everyone seeking a rhinoplasty it is worth investigating, without insurance's help I wouldn't have been able to go through with the surgery so quickly!)

I am currently 4 days out of surgery, with my bandages still in tact and with swelling beginning to move down my face I can still tell the shape of my nose is exactly what I had hoped for! The pain is minimal, it actually feels a lot more like severe sinus pressure than what I expected. The implication of this is just irritation at the tip of my nose (feels raw) and the inability to breathe through my nose, leaving my mouth and throat extremely dry!

I look forward to getting my splints, stitches, and makeshift cast off next week and I will update my review when I do. Even now, dealing with the post-op irritations, I am completely satisfied with my decision. I think it is necessary to go into surgery with a realistic expectation and be able to effectively communicate your wants with the surgeon. For me, i described my ideal nose for my face as being long, but realistically narrow, and most importantly straight!

I hope that for those reading this awaiting their rhinoplasty that your experience is equally wonderful and that the procedure will reflect the beauty that exists on the inside for all the world to see!