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Revision booked for April 16/2014
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I decided to post my story as reading through so...
jko18June 12, 2013
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I decided to post my story as reading through so many other stories on here has truly helped me during this experience.
I had open rhinoplasty on May 29th. My bridge was shaved down & tip was refined and lifted. The procedure went extermely well. Recovery was not too diffcult either.. only had some minor bruising and swelling under my eyes. By the time I went in to get my tape off (I did not have a cast) and stitches out, I had no facial bruising or swelling. My nose on ther hand... this thing was so swollen and huge I wanted to cry!
As of today, I am 2 weeks post op. I'll put some pictures up shortly.
My tip is still so swollen and uneven. I really hope that this is just due to the extensive tip work my PS performed. I was really hoping for a defined, narrow tip. Right now the tip is very wide and extremely round (the opposite of what I wanted). My side view is not bad.. however some angles I feel as though my nose still looks too large. Again, I am hoping this is all due to extensive swelling.
I'll update with progress pictures weekly....
I had open rhinoplasty on May 29th. My bridge was shaved down & tip was refined and lifted. The procedure went extermely well. Recovery was not too diffcult either.. only had some minor bruising and swelling under my eyes. By the time I went in to get my tape off (I did not have a cast) and stitches out, I had no facial bruising or swelling. My nose on ther hand... this thing was so swollen and huge I wanted to cry!
As of today, I am 2 weeks post op. I'll put some pictures up shortly.
My tip is still so swollen and uneven. I really hope that this is just due to the extensive tip work my PS performed. I was really hoping for a defined, narrow tip. Right now the tip is very wide and extremely round (the opposite of what I wanted). My side view is not bad.. however some angles I feel as though my nose still looks too large. Again, I am hoping this is all due to extensive swelling.
I'll update with progress pictures weekly....
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UPDATED FROM jko18
15 days post
re-posting the first pic
jko18June 13, 2013
This is my nose before & an after simulation. (The original pic I posted was too small in size)
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June 13, 2013
I think it looks gorgeous! Can you put a before pic up? Once the swelling goes down it will look amazing!
June 13, 2013
Awww thanks! I really hope so! You must be getting very anxious/excited as your big day is so close! I hope everything goes smoothly for you! :)
June 13, 2013
Ps..i posted some before shots..i didn't have too many as i tried to avoid most picutes
UPDATED FROM jko18
15 days post
Pre-surgery photos...
jko18June 13, 2013
As you can see, I never took profile pictures before.. and this is why.
I did master the 3/4 angle to get a decent shot!
I did master the 3/4 angle to get a decent shot!
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June 14, 2013
Wow your results are amazing! Gorgeous. I live in Calgary as well, my surgery is booked with Dr Kristina zakhary, hope my results are as good as yours!
June 15, 2013
Thank you! Yes I've heard of her..I believe she specializes in facial plastic surgery. You're in good hands!
July 5, 2013
Lynn23 please let me know how it goes. I have had a consultation with her also and have another consultation with Dr. Perron. I am really nervous and just want to make the right decision. All the best to you.
jkovs your results are wonderful!
June 14, 2013
Hi, dont worry too much you look great! What kind of tip work you had, grafting, trimming or sutures??
June 15, 2013
Thanks..I just wasn't expecting this much swelling! During the consultation and pre op, my doctor was planning to use some ear cartlidge to create a tip graph. But once he started operating he saw that it was not necessary... I was pretty drugged up when he explained this to me after the surgery, but I believe he just re-arranged my existing nose cartlidge to recreate a new tip. I will make sure to ask more questions at my next visit with him.
June 14, 2013
I think there is still a lot of swelling, once it goes down, your nose will look even better! You look very nice. Congrats.
June 14, 2013
Thank you immensely for sharing! You're going to help countless others embarking on a rhinoplasty journey. I think you look fab, even with the swelling. With me, the tip was definitely the last to shrink. It took months!
Hang in there and please keep us updated.
June 15, 2013
Months?! Oh boy... I am not patient enough for this process! I will most deffinetly keep everyone posted.
June 15, 2013
oh my gosh you look INCREDIBLE!! so gorgeous!! i thought you looked beautiful before by the way, so pretty, but your new nose really makes your eyes POP! wow! enjoy!
June 15, 2013
Wow thank you so much, you are so sweet! I've been feeling kind of self conscious about my lumpy swollen tip. I know I'm probably just being to harsh on myself and it probably doesn't look as bad I think it does.. I just can't wait for it to settle into the final result. It's a long process! Your kind words mean a lot to me, thank you :)
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