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Indentation after rhinoplasty - Costa Rica, CR

UPDATED FROM mari18

I am 2 weeks post op. Since day 1 I noticed a dent...

mari18December 31, 2012
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I am 2 weeks post op. Since day 1 I noticed a dent in the tip of my nose. I thought it was only because it was swollen (my doctor told me that too). But it has been 2 weeks and it isn't getting any better. In 2 days I am going to see my doctor, last time he told me it was easy to fix with a quick nose job with local anesthesia. I am crossing my fingers so it heals by itself. If some had this problem please I want to hear your opinion.

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DoYourResearch
December 31, 2012
The tip takes the longest for the swelling to subside. I am almost 8-9 weeks post op and I am only now seeing the swelling going down in my tip. Actually today for the first time I have noticed the difference. For some people like yourself who has thicker skin it can take even longer. If in fact its a dent that will not go away they can fill it for you with your own fat graft that is a permanent solution. You have to give it time. My doctor keeps telling me that 3 months is when your nose is stable. I am waiting for my 3 months so that I can have my mini revision done. I have an indent on the side of my nose that has to have a graft put in to fill that area and make it look even. So don't worry they can fix that minor thing and it may not even be needed as you are still VERY swollen. Your nose will shrink about 50% of it is right now. Two weeks is very little time especially for you since you have a thick skin. I will say though your nose looks cute and symmetrical, count your blessings because most of the problems in rhinoplasty is symmetry. I think you look very cute with the nose that you already have an will look even way better in the next 2 1/2 months.
Rayah7
December 31, 2012
I think it looks good so far :). You are so cute! I think once the swelling goes down more you will look so beautiful! ;) I hope the best for you!
Tsui
January 1, 2013
your latest pic shows a smaller, narrower version of your pre-op nose ... your nose is still very swollen ... hence it will improve as the swelling goes down ... be strong ... healing is a long process ... the swelling may fluctuate but will go down for good eventually ... I found taping and gentle massage (talk to your surgeon about this) helped to bring the swelling down ...
maybellineo
January 1, 2013
Hi Mari: Did you have an open or closed rhino? If it was an open surgery you are looking for your nose to change for up to 18 months. I speak from experience because I have had several rhinos. My Dr. told me 18 months and he was right. My nose looked completely different. 2 weeks or even 4 weeks or 6 weeks is so soon. You probably still have bruising. The more surgery you have the longer it will take to look better. Since you didn't have your nose broken, you will probably start to see a big difference in swelling a lot sooner. You are really jumping the gun. I bet if your Dr. had taken a picture of you right after surgery (before the swelling kicked in) you would be very happy with what you will eventually end up with. As long as everything is straight, just be patient. Maybellineo
DoYourResearch
January 1, 2013
I think she has closed based on her posts and it sounds like he the bones were not broken. She said her doctor rasp the bone vs. breaking it. I wish mine was done that way as you are right it helps to heal a lot faster.
maybellineo
January 1, 2013
No, after I posted my question I read in the tread she had an open procedure. "Well I hope so! Right now I only want to look as I did before, I wont get mad if I look the same!... He already remove the stitches, it was an open surgery." No wonder she is so swollen. An open surgery is really where you see swelling for up to a year or more. Not all the time, it will come & go up to a year are more. Maybellineo
DoYourResearch
January 1, 2013
Hmm I missed that part somehow. I thought most surgeons do closed now days unless they need to reconstruct the nose or get to a hard to get place in the nose? Maybe the tip refinement requires an open surgery?
mari18
January 2, 2013
Yes it was an open surgery.... I really needed to hear that from one other than the doctor! :) But a year!!! why didn´t I know this before? ... well I would have done it anyway, but be mentally prepared!
maybellineo
January 2, 2013
When I said 18 months it doesn't mean it always takes that long. You will have the bulk of the swelling go down at about 6 months but there will be days when it will swell up, and days when you see your final result, and back to swelling again. Also remember swelling distorts how you look so much. Ever see someone after they have fat grated to their lips?? It is comical looking. Nose swelling is hardly noticed by anyone else except your self. It is the black eyes that gives it away. Also don't eat salty foods, exercise will also make your swelling worse because it raising your blood pressure. I would ignore mirrors for a while. They are not your friend now. When u=you do get your end results you will look back and laugh at yourself for freaking out for nothing. Good luck and write back with any other questions you may have. Maybelineo
juvedermisgone
February 25, 2013
Trust me, your nose looks AMAZING! It will only continue to get better with time:-)
UPDATED FROM mari18

Well, today I changed my tape, next time I change...

mari18December 25, 2012
Well, today I changed my tape, next time I change it I will put a pic without it... it is that I felt so depressed that I tape it immediately!
My doctor told me that instead of breaking my nose to make it smaller, he decided to just rasped it, and that is why I am so swollen, because the soft tissue suffered more.
My nose looks ridiculously big... so bad that I prefer a thousand times to wear the tape than be without it.

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DoYourResearch
December 25, 2012
Well if he only rasped the bone instead of breaking it I think you are in better shape than you think. Breaking bones is WAY WAY more invasive than rasping. Do you have stiches that he had to remove or do you have dissolvable stitches? The reason I ask is they use stitches to pull your nose together to make it more narrow. I think your surgery was less invasive and you might end up with the same nose you already had except a little narrower and smaller.
mari18
December 26, 2012
Well I hope so! Right now I only want to look as I did before, I wont get mad if I look the same!... He already remove the stitches, it was an open surgery.
DoYourResearch
December 28, 2012
Looking good. Are you a little happier?
mari18
December 28, 2012
Thank you! you are so nice!... yes I a bit more calm... i am still concerned about some issues... but i guess i just need to wait :)
DoYourResearch
December 28, 2012
Just remember whatever it is they can fix it. ;) To make you feel a little better I am going to need touch up for my front view in about a month. I have to wait total of 3 months before the doctor can touch my nose again. I am upset about it but I know he will make it right. My profile is super cute and I love it but my front view is a little uneven. He is going to add some grafts from my ear and rasp a bone. It will be done in the operating room under general. You do look very good and think its all so swollen but once the swelling goes down you will feel much much happier. Your nose loose nice and even and not much different than your old nose just a little thinner and its still swollen. :) Hang in there it will be ok. :)
DoYourResearch
December 28, 2012
Sorry it will be done under local not general so its about 1 hour procedure.
gift2myself
December 28, 2012
I think your nose is looking better with the passing days, Mari !! It looks like it will be narrower and more refined, but otherwise similar to your old nose. I like it.
DoYourResearch
December 28, 2012
I agree gift2myself! I thought it looks the same as it was before just a little more narrow. She is a beautiful girl and the feelings she has are normal. I am still feeling like "OMG" but I do not miss my old nose as it was broken and not very good on my face anymore. ;( I think in two weeks she will be smiling. :)
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On Dec 16 i got my nose job. I always thought that...

mari18December 19, 2012

On Dec 16 i got my nose job. I always thought that my nose tip look to wide so i wanted to reduced it. I told the doctor i didnt want the projection of my tip to change because i was scared that i might look like a pig! He didnt lisen to me and now i think my worst fear is getting real!... I know that i am still too swollen and it is too soon to tell, but i dont like at all how it looks. :(

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DoYourResearch
December 20, 2012
You have no idea what your nose is going to look so take a deep breath and wait at lest 6 weeks before getting upset. Your tip swells the most and can be swollen for 6 to 12 months depends on your surgery and how well you heal. Just give it some time. I think your nose looked cute before and based on the shape under the cast your tip doesn't look much different from before. Hang in there I know how it feels not knowing what your nose is going to look like and you will see changes daily. Make sure to put a tape over your nose at night after your cast removal. I am sure your doctor will tell you that once you get the cast off. You are only few days post up you are fine. (((hugs)))
mari18
December 20, 2012
Yesterday i went to the doctor because i feel so depressed, and he told me everything was normal, and that i should go back this Sunday so he can remove the cast and the stitches and if my nose still looking like a pig he is going to operate on my this Sunday!!! I dont want to go throw another operation but i dont like how i look... the worst thing is that if he said that is because he knows it is not getting better with the time! :(
DoYourResearch
December 20, 2012
I looked the same way when I had my surgery done. Do not worry that will go away in the next few weeks. Give it some time you might be happy with your nose once the swelling goes down. I was just like you and I am still waiting for my results. I know how hard it is. I cannot wait to go see my surgeon tomorrow as I have some concerns but I have to say we are all different and some things take longer to heal than others for all of us. Give it some time. Hang in there. :)
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Trimmer
December 20, 2012
I don't think you should rush to attempt to correct it...especially with the same doctor if you don't like what he did...just wait it out a bit. I know that can be hard, but I think you are supposed to wait at least a year for any revisions...I'm not sure why you got the surgery because you look very cute in your before pictures. just wait a bit to see how it turns out. that's my advice.
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Angie_M
December 20, 2012

I felt that way after my rhinoplasty too. Part of it has to do with adjusting to the new look (lots of people feel piggy just because they're used to the tip pointing down a bit, even when they don't look piggy to others) and part of it has to do with swelling.

Keep us posted. I think you'll be happier with your look as the swelling goes down. Fingers crossed for you. Keep us posted!

gift2myself
December 20, 2012
Mari, many people don't like their results for a long time after surgery. It's normal. It's not a surgery where instant satisfaction is guaranteed. I'm not an expert, but I think it is perhaps dangerous and definitely unwise to be operated on twice in one week. It's not worth the risk. Please, give yourself at least 6 months before making such a big decision. btw, your nose is completely swollen, and so I don't think you have a realistic vision yet of what it will be... that said, I think it looks like it will be adorable.
DoYourResearch
December 21, 2012
My understanding that any modifications that requires breaking bones again must be done within the first 12-14 days after surgery. However a lot of surgeons would not do that as there is a lot of swelling and you do not know if that's the bone that is uneven or the skin. She is too soon after her surgery, her cast has not even been off there is sooooooooooo much swelling. Its only a matter of time. I am 6 weeks post op and I see more changes now than ever before. I think I see faster changes this time and more definition of my nose. Granted I think I might need some touch up to my nose but I can see how fast it changes. Please give yourself some time, I know its not easy as I am the exact same way. I freak out at everything on my face so time is not something I like to comply with. But in this surgery you have no choice and if any revisions (not touch ups but full blow revisions) cannot be done prior to 6 months. I think you will be fine all that you see is swelling.
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