3 months post op. New pics!

You look great! It is a subtle and natural change but even with the swelling you can still see a big difference. I am having surgery with Dr. Schwartz in 15 days and seeing your results has put me more at ease about the results but you've also scared me a bit (post op photos of day 2 and 4 are a little scary but thank you for being brave enough to share them). Now I know those are days I will need to stay home and will not be afraid when I still have serious bruising and swelling after 4 days. Thank you again for sharing your experience. Enjoy your beautiful new nose :)

You look stunning! So happy for you!

totally cute!

i know your post was a really long time ago, but I just found it and my nose is similar to yours, you have a great result!!! you must be so happy. is it even better now that its been a while?

You look REALLY BEAUTIFUL! CONGRATS!!!

Hi! This coming Wednesday I will be 6 weeks post op and my nose still feels like a rock. Just the tip at this point though. I am STILL cleaning my nose with q tips becuase I don't really want to blow it, plus it's hard to blow your nose when your tip and nostrils are hard as a rock. haha. 2 weeks ago, my nose was still tender to the touch. Now it's just the tip. My surgeon reccommended NOT wearing sun glasses for atleast 8 wks after surgery. I read a blog on here about a girl who did not know not to wear her glasses. She wore them for an hour or so and just had surgery. She ended up with an indentation or a bump or something on her nose from wearing the glasses. I will probably start wearing my sunglasses around 9 wks post op and I will be careful not to wear them for long periods at a time.Your nose looks so great! I am so happy for you! Are you so happy you did it now? Makes me wish I found Dr. Cochran years ago :)

Thanks Texas. Yes, I am very happy I did it. Ughhh, I don't know if I can wait until 8 weeks for sunglasses. I live in the "sunshine state" and my eyes are really sensitive to bright sunlight. Not to mention, I have an annoying sneeze reflex that causes me to sneeze excessively when bright sunlight or lights hits my eyes. (Photic sneeze reflex) I am hoping at my 4 week visit, he will let me wear sunglasses for small periods of time. But I really dont' want to mess up my nose either. When did you start a regular exercise program again? I would like to start my pilates reformer classes or Barre classes this week. I guess I'll try them and see how it feels. I also need to start some cardio. Maybe spin class? That seems safe enough. Thanks again and you look gorgeous! Your success helped me get through my post op recovery depression. That was a tough week!

I am the same way with the sneeze reflex. I can wear sunglasses in 2 more weeks!! I started working out 10 days after cast removal. I took it easy for the first 2 days but was right back to high intensity training and high impact classes after that. They say just listen to your body. If your nose swells or throbs during exercise then slow down. Aww, Thanks for the nice words. I am so glad my story helped. That's what got me through mine... other success stories from members :)

OMG!!!!!!!!! YOU LOOK AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im getting my nose done in january as well. i am sooo nervous!!!!!!!

Thanks everyone for your kind words and support! This sight has been so helpful to me and still continues to provided me with peace of mind that my healing process is normal! I am 12 days post op now and still quite swollen from the front, but loving my new profile! I'm also still bruised under my left eye and jawbone, but it's shrinking and fading a little each day. Would love to speed that process along somehow. Other than arnica and pineapple, any suggestions? Feeling better and stronger each day. Less tired and I'm able to keep up with my three young kids now. We spent an entire day at Legoland yesterday (I wore lots of SPF and a wide brimmed hat to keep the sun off my face) and I could tell that the heat and humidity seemed to add to my swelling a bit. Haven't started my exercise routine yet (usually pilates and jogging or spin class), so hoping after the 2 week mark, I'll be ready to go again. As for work, (I'm an actress and stunt woman) I won't be able to return until more of my swelling has gone down. I also have to wait until I'm 6 weeks post op to return to the stunt business. I also need to get new head shots, but those will also have to wait until my nose "settles in" a bit more.
Anyway, thank you all again and despite all of my crazy anxiety and nerves, I feel that this was worth it for me.

Hi! There is so much I want to say!!! You sound exactly like me!! I even just had my mom read your profile logs. She said 'you girls would be fast friends'! Your pictures are amazing!! You were beautiful before and now you're a stunner!!! Congrats on getting thru it, I'm envious! I have yet to hone in on a Dr choice and the type of procedure that's right for me (open or closed). I'm in MI or I would be at your Dr!! He did an amazing job! Good luck with the rest of your recovery and keep that nose protected during your stunts! :)

Hey Jules! Thanks so much for your comments. I bet we do have a lot in common! Feel free to ask me any questions. I was such a nervous wreck about this procedure even though I have wanted it for as long as I can remember. With 3 kids, it made the decision even harder. But I am really glad I did it! My recovery was really rough, (maybe b/c I'm older than most of the girls on here) and I definitely experienced the "days of regret" on days 2-4 post op. I cried and had lots of anxiety about the results and on day 3, I actually wished I hadn't done it. But, now that it's over, I am thrilled that I finally did this for myself. My kids didn't even really notice a difference, except for the bruising. I just told them that I hurt my nose at work and the doctor had to fix it and put some stitches in. That seemed to satisfy their curiosity (or lack there of!) about the bruises and swelling. My parents were pleasantly surprised that I still looked like me and that the change from the front isn't much different. My profile is the big difference, but I love it and it's how I imagined it should have looked anyway. In the last 10 years, I had noticed some dramatic changes in my nose. Age, gravitiy, or genetics obviously kicked in and I found myself avoiding the camera and preferring to take pictures of just my husband with the kids. That was a wake up call for me that it was time to do something about this. It's now or never.
So, I hope I can be of some help to you like so many people were for me. It is scary and it wasn't a fun week, but I'm really happy with my results. I hope you can find a doctor you like. I was torn between 2 surgeons. One was really nice and personable and had a fabulous spa-like office, but his before/afters weren't exactly what I was looking for. The other had a very small, average looking doctor's office with really nice nurses and staff. His bedside manner was fine, not as warm and friendly, but he was very skilled in rhinoplasty and the functional aspects of the nose and I loved all of his natural, subtle before and afters! So, go with the doctor who produces the best work for your specific case. I met with him twice before making my decision and he was a 3 hour drive away! Also, ask to speak with some recent clients of your PS. That was helpful to me. Good luck and I hope to hear from you soon!

I commend you for getting consults from different doctors and going with a facial plastic surgeon. Your homework paid off nicely...you so pretty!