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Excited for Rhinoplasty - Columbus, OH
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I have always hated my nose. It is a mixture of my...
NewNose2012March 1, 2012
$6,500
I have always hated my nose. It is a mixture of my grandpa's and my dad's, whom I both love dearly, but hate the nose they so kindly passed on to me! The tip is just too big for my small face and body. After feeling self conscience about it for years, I finally decided to do something about it! I had my first consultation last month and immediately booked the surgery the same day. I felt great about the surgeon and the results he predicted. I am a teacher so I set up my surgery for the week after I get out for the summer.
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Only 26 more days! I am starting to get really...
NewNose2012May 16, 2012
Only 26 more days! I am starting to get really excited and anxious at the same time. I have wanted this surgery my entire life and I just can't believe it is actually about to happen. I have shared the news with my family and friends, haven't told my in-laws just yet. My hsuband has been so incrredibly supportive of my decision, even though he does not think the surgery is necessary. I have a feeling my in-laws are going to be fairly judgemental about it so I haven't decided how to appraoch it with them.
I have read practically ever review on this website and the only thing I am truly nervous about is the recovery time in regards to swelling. Thankfully since I am a teacher I do not have to be concerned about going to work, but we are taking our trip of a lifetime to Italy a little over a month after my surgery and I want my nose to look right-not swollen. I will stick to the frozen bag of peas, but am interested in finding out more about Arnica gel??? It supposedly helps with swelling and pain.
I have read practically ever review on this website and the only thing I am truly nervous about is the recovery time in regards to swelling. Thankfully since I am a teacher I do not have to be concerned about going to work, but we are taking our trip of a lifetime to Italy a little over a month after my surgery and I want my nose to look right-not swollen. I will stick to the frozen bag of peas, but am interested in finding out more about Arnica gel??? It supposedly helps with swelling and pain.
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May 16, 2012
Ahh, so exited for you! You are beautiful the way it is, but you are going to be stunning afterwards, too! Hopefully the doctor will give you simulations and you can post them on here. It's always so amazing to see what they are capable of doing. Best of luck! Keep us posted!
May 17, 2012
I haven't told my in laws either sounds like ours our very similar. They say people don't even notice so if you dye your hair a shade darker or lighter the snarky people will not even know what happened!! Good luck mine is in a week so I know how you feel right now, I just wanted to fast forward time =) You are beautiful now and will be with your new cute nose!!!
May 18, 2012
Hi... you sound alot like me! I too have hated my nose... I think the end is "bulbous"! It feels too big for my petite face and body. I just went for a consultation today and want it so badly, but was a little pricier than expected. Do you mind telling me what you are paying, including anesthesia and facility fees? I am also in Columbus and would be interested in consulting with your doc. Thanks!
May 18, 2012
For everything-my total is $6500. The consultation with Dr. Donaldson is $100, which is put towards your surgery. I feel extremely confident in his ability, based on my consultation and on remarks found on various websites. I can give you exact details as of June 11th!!
May 18, 2012
Where does he do the procedure? Hospital/outpatient? Will you be under full anesthesia? Did he give you any images of how your nose will look? Can you tell me what he said he would do exactly? Since your nose is somewhat like mine, the procedure may be similar. In my consultation, the doctor said he would take some off the side of the upper bridge and take the lower fatty part off on each side of the front. Does that make sense? What does yours plan? Hope you don't mind all the questions.
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Night before the surgery and my stomach is totally...
NewNose2012June 10, 2012
Night before the surgery and my stomach is totally in knots. I am feeling pretty nervous and anxious at the moment-praying I made the right choice! The time of my surgery was changed so I will be his first patient of the day-I am hoping that is a good thing :) Thank you so much for all the kind words of support and advice! I will post pictures as soon as I can of hopefully a new nose that I love!
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June 10, 2012
Good luck tomorrow!! You will be ready for your trip to Italy no problem, just keep up with the Arnica, Icing, and eat Pineapple and Papaya. I was out on the town the day my splint came off I was really swollen but only my husband and I could tell. I saw his entire family 9 days after my nose job and not one of them had any idea I had it done. You'll do great!! Let us know how it goes tomorrow!
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Very excited for you! Make sure your surgeon specializes in rhinoplasty as it's a very intricate procedure.
You're so pretty as is, but I know it feels when you're unhappy with that thing in the middle of your face :)
Keep us posted!