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Finally decided to proceed with tip rhinoplasty...
Finally decided to proceed with tip rhinoplasty after I began to have trouble with night breathing. I have always had a bulbous tip that has bothered me. After hearing wonderful things about Dr. Bapna, I decided to see what he thought. We decided to trim back the turbinates and have tip rhinoplasty to reduce the bulbous tip. I was so hesitant to undergo this "elective" procedure. But I finally decided that no amount of exercise, healthy eating or lifestyle changes could change this one thing that had always bothered me so I decided to get it over with!
I was so nervous for the procedure, but it was far less traumatic that I had expected. The first night was the worst because I could not breathe and as many others have said, your throat dries out quickly. The day following surgery I had the small splints and little bit of packing removed and felt so much better. That night, and from then on, sleeping was easier. I do have some tips for people about to undergo the procedure that may make your recovery easier.
1. Arnica (ask your Dr. first). It may be my imagination, but I began taking the Arnica tablets a few days before surgery and I my swelling was not as bad as I expected. I also only had a small spot of minor bruising under my left eye (there was a little more work done on the left side) and it was gone within 2-3 days. It's not expensive, so if your doctor allows you to take it, just do it.
2. Cool mist humidifier: My surgery was in February which is already dry so this was a must. It helped to keep everything moist.
3. Cook ahead: I made a big pot of vegetable soup and kept it in the crock pot so I could eat whenever I needed to. Your appetite may come and go, but keeping something in your stomach may help with the nausea and give you the nutrients/fluids that you need.
4. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate: Get a big glass of water, some straws and drink all day. Again, it keeps everything moist. You do not want your nose to dry out. I also ate a lot of popsicles.
5. Don't expect to sleep the first night. I wish that I would have not even tried because I just make me more frustrated when I couldn't. Rest if you can, but use the time to ice your face and keep the swelling under control.
6. Don't panic about the procedure. It is not as painful as you expect it will be. Uncomfortable, but not painful. And the results will be so worth it!!!!
There are tons of great tips on the Internet, but these are some suggestions that I did not see as often.
I was so nervous for the procedure, but it was far less traumatic that I had expected. The first night was the worst because I could not breathe and as many others have said, your throat dries out quickly. The day following surgery I had the small splints and little bit of packing removed and felt so much better. That night, and from then on, sleeping was easier. I do have some tips for people about to undergo the procedure that may make your recovery easier.
1. Arnica (ask your Dr. first). It may be my imagination, but I began taking the Arnica tablets a few days before surgery and I my swelling was not as bad as I expected. I also only had a small spot of minor bruising under my left eye (there was a little more work done on the left side) and it was gone within 2-3 days. It's not expensive, so if your doctor allows you to take it, just do it.
2. Cool mist humidifier: My surgery was in February which is already dry so this was a must. It helped to keep everything moist.
3. Cook ahead: I made a big pot of vegetable soup and kept it in the crock pot so I could eat whenever I needed to. Your appetite may come and go, but keeping something in your stomach may help with the nausea and give you the nutrients/fluids that you need.
4. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate: Get a big glass of water, some straws and drink all day. Again, it keeps everything moist. You do not want your nose to dry out. I also ate a lot of popsicles.
5. Don't expect to sleep the first night. I wish that I would have not even tried because I just make me more frustrated when I couldn't. Rest if you can, but use the time to ice your face and keep the swelling under control.
6. Don't panic about the procedure. It is not as painful as you expect it will be. Uncomfortable, but not painful. And the results will be so worth it!!!!
There are tons of great tips on the Internet, but these are some suggestions that I did not see as often.
Provider Review
Dr. Bapna is an excellent physician. His quiet confidence and kind demeanor will immediately put you at ease. He not only tells you what he will be doing, but he educates you as to WHY he is doing it. I appreciated that Dr. Bapna took his time to answer all of my questions and called me the evening of my surgery to see how I was doing. He is not only a wonderful doctor, but a very kind person! Dr. Bapna's patient care coordinator, Kate, is also a gem! She is friendly, reassuring, informative and an excellent representation of the quality that Dr. Bapna delivers!