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Nostril Reduction and Nasal Tip Enhancement - Atlanta, GA

adthomas81
updated 3 months ago

Worth It
Cost: $4,300
David Whiteman, MD (Atlanta, GA)

I am scheduled to have surgery the first week of...

28 Apr 2013
7 days pre

I am scheduled to have surgery the first week of May 2013. I am not getting a full rhinoplasty but more of a nostril reduction as well as enhancement to the tip of my nasal. I am hoping for natural-looking results. I decided to go with the surgeon due to his experience in ethnic rhinoplasty and his experience with Nene Leakes from the Housewives of Atlanta.

Surgery done today. Nostril reduction and the arch...

6 May 2013
Day of treatment

Surgery done today. Nostril reduction and the arch of my nose shaved down. Surgeon felt my tip was perfectly fine. My left nostril seems smaller than my right but surgeon said you have to wait two weeks. Swelling on one side could cause asymmetry for awhile.

Today, had complications from pain meds. Side...

7 May 2013
1 day post

Today, had complications from pain meds. Side effect wouldn't let me urinate, so I stopped and switched to Tylenol. Also, bleeding a little bit still. Congestion started this afternoon. I have been using a saline spray to keep the insides of my nose moist. This is definitely a journey.

My nose is 5 days post op and still swollen. My...

11 May 2013
5 days post

My nose is 5 days post op and still swollen. My surgeon said don't look in the mirror for two weeks. Does anyone know how long it takes for swelling to go down?

8 days post-op and I am starting to see good...

14 May 2013
8 days post

8 days post-op and I am starting to see good results. I figured out that ice really helps the swelling go down. I am actually pleased so far with what Dr. David Whiteman has done and how he has made my results look natural.

2 weeks Post-Op

19 May 2013
13 days post

I like the results. Still some swelling since my arch was shaved down. I noticed that my face is a lot more oiler and causing small pimple breakouts on my cheeks, forehead and nose. I wonder if this has to do with the oil gland or the tape I wore for 5 days over my nose?

5 months post-op

27 Sep 2013
4 months post

Love the shape of the nose. I think Dr. Whiteman did a great job! I would use him again.

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oozie
7 months ago

Your nose suits you perfectly and you have such great skin and smile...just a well balanced face overall. I also think your current nose is so refined it looks like you may have had a rhinoplasty already that I dont think you need anything done but it is all about how you feel when you look in the mirror since your opinion matters the most. I wish you the best of luck!!!!

adthomas81
7 months ago

Thank you! Appreciate your nice comments!

Carreram10
7 months ago

Good luck with everything!! You look good already so you're going to look great!! :)

adthomas81
7 months ago

Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

LeahMerril
7 months ago

umm your nose looks great AS IS...from the side, that last pic it looks perfect! You dont need any surgery.

adthomas81
7 months ago

I appreciate your comments. Thank you. I just feel my bridge is wide and I would like it to be a little smaller. That is the most important thing I want out of this surgery.

mullinsd2
7 months ago

Wide from the front? I don't see that at all. I can understand the nostril reduction. Good luck with everything!

adthomas81
7 months ago

Thank you. I am looking forward to the nostril reduction.

Angiemcc (Community Manager)
7 months ago

Oh my gosh, your nose looks perfect to me! But like Rayah said, it's all about how you feel.

Here's a list of supplies you might need for recovery.

Please let us know how it goes!

adthomas81
7 months ago

Thank you. I appreciate your comment. It's just a insecurity of mine and I am hoping this rhinoplasty will help my confidence a little.

adthomas81
7 months ago

Thank you! This came in handy!

Rayah7
8 months ago

I think you look great the way you are. But that's my opinion. You gotta do what feels right for you. I hope you get the results you want! Good luck. ;)

adthomas81
7 months ago

Thank you. I appreciate your comment. It's just a insecurity of mine and I am hoping this rhinoplasty will help my confidence a little. I will keep you updated as I get very close to my surgery date. I am nervous and excited at the same time. Thank you.

chelseakitty
7 months ago

Finally I found someone who had the same concern about their nose as I have with mine. I, too have been conscious about the width of my nasal wings since I have an ethnic nose. I was wondering if recovery time is a lot faster in comparison to someone who undergoes a complete rhinoplasty where a graft is placed or the nasal bone was broken down. By the way, you look great in your pictures. I hope you'll feel better about your nose once the swelling of your nose subsides where you can see drastic result. Good luck to you.