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So worth it!- Dallas, TX
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11 days post
So I wasnt going to post again until my 3 month...
texasbbJanuary 14, 2013
WORTH IT$7,000
So I wasnt going to post again until my 3 month milestone but I'm having a small pity party for myself today. I've been happy with my results but today the surgeon's tape fell off in the shower and I noticed a hump on the top of the bridge of my nose. I emailed him and he told me to continue to tape the area and massage it... no idea how you message a nose bump? Guess I'll look for something on youtube. I retaped the area and you cant really see it when its all taped up so I'm hoping its just swelling but it feels hard like bone. I'm bummed about the tape too. I'm back to work tomorrow and I guess the seceret is going to be out its like wearing a "hi, I just had a nose job" sign on your face lol. Ah well theres worse things in life. I also realized that I never posted a picture of my before surgery profile, I guess I delete most pictures of myself from that angle so I put up my preop for a little comparison.
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7 days post
Today was the big day! Cast is off and I couldn't...
texasbbJanuary 10, 2013
Today was the big day! Cast is off and I couldn't be happier!!! It was so worth it! I still have a lot of swelling going on but its a huge improvement even now!
I kept my stitches really clean so they were a breeze coming out. But apparently my skin was a grease factory under the splint (no wonder it was getting itchy and uncomfortable) so my PS scrapped it off- OUCH! And sadly I got taped up again to help with the swelling :( I was so looking forward to exfoliating and washing my face! Ah well this experience has definitely been a lesson in patience!!
The swelling is interesting, it soft and squishy on my bridge but the tip is hard. He said its totally normal though. I'm interested to see if anyone notices. I love it so far it has really softened my face, the old nose tended to make me look stern.
I kept my stitches really clean so they were a breeze coming out. But apparently my skin was a grease factory under the splint (no wonder it was getting itchy and uncomfortable) so my PS scrapped it off- OUCH! And sadly I got taped up again to help with the swelling :( I was so looking forward to exfoliating and washing my face! Ah well this experience has definitely been a lesson in patience!!
The swelling is interesting, it soft and squishy on my bridge but the tip is hard. He said its totally normal though. I'm interested to see if anyone notices. I love it so far it has really softened my face, the old nose tended to make me look stern.
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January 11, 2013
I know what you mean about feeling that your nose makes you look stern (it didn't btw but I know what you mean) I always look harsh I think, I hope to soften my features too. Your nose does look great already!
January 12, 2013
Sooo glad that you looove your improved nose!! Lucky you that your stitches came out easy. Mine were quite painful! lol Especially the cast removal was painful for me. My nose was humongous with the swelling the first couple days especially the tip, but it has reduced a good bit and is looking alot more normal now! Can't wait to see your pictures!! without the tape; looking good so far! :)
January 12, 2013
OH & also know what you mean about the nose making you look stern. I use to feel like it made me intimidate people and I feel like I look so much more feminine now :) love it!
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5 days post
Well I'm 5 days post op now! Just been lazing...
texasbbJanuary 8, 2013
Well I'm 5 days post op now! Just been lazing around the house- its starting to drive me nuts actually, there are only so many shows and books a girl enjoy. Also, its been giving me way too much time to think about how swollen my nose is! I didn't have swelling or bruising so bad on my face but my nose looks like gonzo's. It is SO wide! I'm thankful for this site because I know that this is all temporary. Plus you can tell my skin is stretched like a balloon on the tip so I know in time it'll be shrinking. I had an open rhinoplasty with osteotomies so swelling is to be expected. Day by day it gets a little better. My doctor said he wanted to be there for the big reveal so my cast removal got pushed back a day, glad he'll be there but I'm ready to get this thing off and clean my face! It itches like crazy some times! I finally got some pictures off my phone that I can share. I'm kind of embarrassed to put them up but hopefully I'll be able to document how drastic swelling changes though time and help ease somebody elses fears down the road ;)
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January 8, 2013
Thank you for posting your story! You are so cute and you are going to be a knock out after too! ;) Can't wait to see more pics! I'm glad you posted pics of the swelling. I think it's important for others to see how swollen it can get but that it will go away in time.
January 8, 2013
Hi. Doesn't time fly by? Thanks for putting up new pics. Don't be embarrassed, everyone has some sort of swollen pic, and it is good to see the progress. All the best waiting for your big reveal!! Also, what is osteotomies?
January 9, 2013
Happy healing :) your new nose is going to look fabulous!! I'm 4 days post op & my tip also just started swelling a good bit around day 3. I keep telling myself it's just swelling & it will go away, but in the back of my mind I keep playing the what if? Game lol. I can't wait to see it when you get your cast off! It's going to look great pretty girl :)
January 9, 2013
Haha, I've felt the same! Like my nose looks so huge, but like you said, thanks to this site I know it's temporary and I'm not freaking out haha. Yeah, that thing can get pretty itchy. Can't wait to see your afters soon!
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