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Coming Along...2 months update

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  • updated 28 days ago

First of all, I have to thank all of you who have...

  • 14 Mar 2013

First of all, I have to thank all of you who have been posting to this website. I couldn't be here without your experiences and advice. Even though my personal profile was not set up, I asked many of you for information and you all helped.

I am three weeks post op and doing really well. My journey was not an easy one at the beginning. I always knew I wanted rhinoplasty, but I seriously questioned my decision after the surgery. I got a stomach virus and a terrible cold two days after my procedure. My life was turned upside down. Only two things kept me going: the fact that I fully trust my surgeon, and my belief that my nose is going to be beautiful in a year.

My nose is changing on a daily basis, and I love to compare the images. I always thought my long nose looked sophisticated, but after seeing my before surgery profile picture, I knew a rhinoplasty was a must for me.

I am 5 weeks after surgery and I love how my nose...

  • 26 Mar 2013
I am 5 weeks after surgery and I love how my nose changes on a daily basis. If you are at the beginning of your journey, things will get only better.

Well, it has been two months since my surgery. I...

  • 20 Apr 2013
Well, it has been two months since my surgery. I love the result more and more. My nose is still hard as a rock. I still sleep with two big pillows, and I haven't worn my sunglasses yet. I still see my nose swell up when I get hot and if I eat too salty. I have been drinking lot more water to help cleanse my system. My surgeon said I am still healing and the nose will look different on a date to date basis. So, I am "patiently" waiting for the final result.
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C. Spencer Cochran, MD

My Doctor: C. Spencer Cochran, MD

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I wanted to go to the best in my area (and there are probably others out there in Dallas), but I loved Dr. Cochran's clients' before and after pictures on-line. I also found many people on this website who have gone to him and only had great things to say about his work. He only does rhinoplasties which I believed was a definite plus to choose him. Please, also keep in mind that you will need an EKG if you are over 40.

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sayyadinasri 9 May 2013
Amazing results!! Thank you for sharing your story!:)
thegoodlife2013 23 Apr 2013
Wow - you look gorgeous!! I love your new nose ! Dr. Cochran did an awesome job!! I have an in-person consultation with him early next week. I'm excited to see results like this!!! If you have any thoughts on questions that you asked him during your consultation that you recommend I must ask him during the consultation, please share. I'm making a list and I don't want to leave anything out! Thanks and congrats!!!
Baratod 24 Apr 2013
Thank you! Dr C. is great. I had faith in him, and he didn't let me down. I have been reading how well prepared people were going into consultation. I let him talk and to be honest I didn't ask him too many specifics regards to surgery. I thought, it wouldn't make any difference, He is the doctor after all. He was also very thorough explaining what he is going to do. When you schedule your appointment they will give you a list of hotels that are close by the surgery center. (A block from his office). Good luck.
thegoodlife2013 24 Apr 2013
Thank you!!! He did an awesome job on your nose, hope mine comes out as good! :)
ANune2012 21 Apr 2013
Your results are so great!! Very pretty!
Baratod 21 Apr 2013
Thank you!
HannaP 21 Apr 2013
What an awesome result..congratulations!!
Baratod 21 Apr 2013
Thank you! Good luck to you. You are a trooper!!!
Newnose4me 20 Apr 2013
What a wonderful result & I love that you can now wear your hair back. I don't like my forehead lines so haven't grown my hair out but I should try it. Congrats!
Baratod 21 Apr 2013
Thank you! The picture lies, my forehead has lines too. My sister recommended using Botox but I am a chicken, so I will have to go back having bangs.
sarah_tonin 20 Apr 2013
You look wonderful, so beautiful! I hear you about the nose changing on a day-to-day basis; I still sleep with two pillows and haven't worn sunglasses yet either :P
Baratod 21 Apr 2013
Thank you! The pillows drive me crazy!!!
katerina25 20 Apr 2013
you look amazing!!! I LOVE your profile too!
Baratod 21 Apr 2013
Thank you!
Furryboy 20 Apr 2013
Looks great!
Baratod 21 Apr 2013
Thank you!
mullinsd2 11 Apr 2013
Hey you look great! Do you know if your doctor used spreader grafts in your nose?
Baratod 11 Apr 2013
Thanks! I have no clue! I actually have no idea what he did to my nose. I had/have complete faith in him. Did you get the graph? I just assumed he shaved the bone off.....but now, reading all the notes, I am wondering.
mullinsd2 11 Apr 2013
Haha okay. Yeah I had to have spreader grafts used. I was worried about my nose being a little too wide, but the swelling has really came down, and I am starting to get some definition which helps. They are used a lot to help open up the nasal valves when a larger hump is taken down. Either way, your nose is looking super good!
mullinsd2 11 Apr 2013
Looking at your before pictures, it doesn't look like you had a major hump anyways. He probably didn't use them on you.
Baratod 12 Apr 2013
Haha no hump but a major hook!
Maybe_Rhino_2013 18 Apr 2013
After my consult yesterday my dr. also said he would be using spreader grafts. Apparently, they are pretty common after the removal of a hump! I had no clue :) Your nose DOES look AMAZING :)
newyearnewnose suze 9 Apr 2013
When I saw the before photos of mine after getting rhinoplasty it confirm what I did was the best thing ever too! I didn't know it was THAT bad untill afterwards! Isn't it great wearing your hair however you like and not worrying about your nose! Can't wait to see the final results, it is such a huge improvement. It looks amazing
Baratod 11 Apr 2013
Thank you!
maggieatl 8 Apr 2013
You look so wonderful, like you now have the nose you were supposed to have originally. I hope to have such great results! I also hope that I will feel confident enough to wear my hair up! Congratulations! ~Maggie

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