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My Dream is Finally Here….But Oh So Worried Sick - Chicago, IL

UPDATED FROM MyLifeXOXO
19 days post

20 Days Post op and swelling is still present

MyLifeXOXO
$5,200
WTH!!!!! So I loved my nose the first day when my cast was removed. Then, a couple days later my nose is still swollen. I hope this is temporary and not my final result. I know its too soon to judge but I just really want it to go down. I have yet to talk to my Dr. but I will definitely give him a call this week if I don't see any improvements.
Its weird, my use is swollen the most in the morning when I first wake up and it goes down in the late afternoon.
Anyway, I just want to see a difference and be happy with the results. I don't hate it but I don't love it as much as I did the first day.

MyLifeXOXO's provider

David  A. Ross, MD (retired)

David A. Ross, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 6, 2014
Hey my nose was done Dec 20th and I too see it swelling much more when I wake up and after a hot shower. If I lay flat at night with no pillow it's super swollen ! Maybe try a night of sleeping with lots of pillows ?
January 6, 2014
Hmmm?? Yeah that makes sense. Thank you. I saw you profile and I think your nose looks fab!!!
January 7, 2014
You commented on my review talking about swelling and from my pics you can see i had MAJOR swelling - things that have made my nose go down so much so quickly have been walking lots i have a dog and im a waitress so i walk loaads but i read it on google and it helps so much, sleeping with the window open (if you live where its cold), bromelaine tablets, antihistamines, clay masks (they seem to shrink my nose as they harden), gently massaging the nose downward, sleeping upright, cutting down on salty foods, and another tip from google - drinking plenty of water. Hope these help i had such horrendous swelling like no one ive seen on here and now my nose is so thin even my tip swelling has started to fade away which doesnt usually happen until 2-3 months :)
January 10, 2014
Thank you so much for all your helpful hints. I tried the pillow thing but doesn't seem to help for me as much as I thought . I usually put ice packs for a couple minutes and that seems to be a tad bit more effective. How are you doing?
UPDATED FROM MyLifeXOXO
6 days post

Thank God! Cast is off and I am so happy

MyLifeXOXO
Cast removal day could not have come any quicker. Had a couple stitches removed but every single one worth it!

Though my nose is a bit swollen and like I was told previously, not too obvious of a change, I am more than happy with the results.

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December 24, 2013
Your nose looks fantastic!
December 27, 2013
Thank you Ellie.
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December 25, 2013
I am glad you like your results. Your nose looks fantastic. Congrats!
December 27, 2013
Thanks you. Since my cast was removed, my nose has swollen. Waiting on results in the next cpl weeks. Hopefully swelling will go down.
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December 27, 2013
I am sure it will!
December 25, 2013
I'm so happy for you I am impressed you don't look like u just had a surgery minimum swilling and bruising ur nose looks natural and I'm glad u like it
December 27, 2013
Thank you. My last picture was the day my cast was removed. Since then, my nose has swollen a bit. Dr. said it would. Hopefully in a couple weeks I will appreciate it more. I can feel it swollen and its some what bothering. But, thank you. I was going for the natural look and really happy with the unswollen version of my new nose.
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December 27, 2013
Hey all, I'm back and my cast is off and the splints are out. My nose swells during the day and seems almost blown out of proportion. It still looks better than the original, though :) I will post another photo soon...
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December 30, 2013
Already looking good!!!
January 6, 2014
Thank you! ;-) The swelling in the Morning is still bothering me though.
UPDATED FROM MyLifeXOXO
6 days post

Cast removal Day!!!!

MyLifeXOXO
SO excited, FINALLY my cast will be removed today. I am so overwhelmed with this tape all over my cheeks. I can fell it sting a bit already. But regardless, I am so grateful this process went a lot smoother than anticipated. I will post pics up soon!
Thank you Realselfers for all your support. This site will be highly re commended and have already passed it along.

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December 23, 2013
Oh I'm so happy for u can't wait to see ur results good luck
December 23, 2013
Cant wit either! Thank you.
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December 23, 2013
Hey we got ours done the same day! I can't believe I didn't see this sooner. Sorry you had a hard time the first couple of days, so did I. Not as easy as they make it seem haha. But the worst of it is over. I get my cast off today too, not until 5pm so anxiously awaiting. Good luck, here's to hoping we both aren't too swollen and bruised to appreciate the new nose haha.
December 24, 2013
Hi Candace, SO how`d it go? Did you get any stitches removed? Hope all went as smooth as possible. Keep us posted! Thank you
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December 24, 2013
it went great! yes a few and it hurt but not too bad haha. You're nose looks great! so natural and beautiful!