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Procedure Booked, Excited and Scared! - Glendale, CA
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11 days post
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d10September 30, 2014
WORTH IT$8,300
I decided to remove my pictures but feel free to msg me about it and I can send you some through e mail or something :)
everything's pretty much back to normal, I'm still getting used to my new nose. the swelling is going down and it's looking better every day. the left side is still the more swollen side, but then again it's only been 11 days. I also noticed that the tip looks slightly more upturned on the left profile, but I don't really mind.
when I don't wear the tape people haven't really said anything so I'm guessing you cant tell. or maybe they noticed my swollen face and decided not to comment about it lol
the people that do know, have been really supportive. coworkers even told me it's somewhat inspiring, they ended up wanting some work done too.
I'm happy, and I definitely think it's worth it:)
everything's pretty much back to normal, I'm still getting used to my new nose. the swelling is going down and it's looking better every day. the left side is still the more swollen side, but then again it's only been 11 days. I also noticed that the tip looks slightly more upturned on the left profile, but I don't really mind.
when I don't wear the tape people haven't really said anything so I'm guessing you cant tell. or maybe they noticed my swollen face and decided not to comment about it lol
the people that do know, have been really supportive. coworkers even told me it's somewhat inspiring, they ended up wanting some work done too.
I'm happy, and I definitely think it's worth it:)
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6 days post
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d10September 25, 2014
so I got the splint taken off today... didn't hurt, I was already saying ouch as grigoryants put his tweezers inside my nostrils, he then told me "I haven't done anything" so I giggled a little and said " I know but I heard this hurts" I felt so dumb lol anyway.
that was cool, then it felt as if he cut the nostril stitches in half then pulled the remaining pieces off, that didn't hurt either but I felt the pulling motion.
I went out with my boyfriend a few hours ago and obviously kept staring at my nose inside the store mirrors, i saw a little something (what i thought was a scab) and pulled on it but it didnt come off! I realized I had a piece of stitch that he had left behind... has this happened to anyone? can I just pull it off myself?
then something worse happened, I tried on a shirt and accidentally bumped my nose:( that hurt a bit but not enough no make my eyes water or anything. should I call my doctor? so paranoid now..ugh
anyway....it feels odd when you look at yourself for the first time. I feel like my nose is reeeeally symmetrical, I don't know how to feel about it yet, I like it....but my face is still swollen. I was also told that my tip would drop at some point, but I kinda like scooped noses lol so....yeah...
oh and I can't smile properly either so that's a pain in the butt.
here are some pics
that was cool, then it felt as if he cut the nostril stitches in half then pulled the remaining pieces off, that didn't hurt either but I felt the pulling motion.
I went out with my boyfriend a few hours ago and obviously kept staring at my nose inside the store mirrors, i saw a little something (what i thought was a scab) and pulled on it but it didnt come off! I realized I had a piece of stitch that he had left behind... has this happened to anyone? can I just pull it off myself?
then something worse happened, I tried on a shirt and accidentally bumped my nose:( that hurt a bit but not enough no make my eyes water or anything. should I call my doctor? so paranoid now..ugh
anyway....it feels odd when you look at yourself for the first time. I feel like my nose is reeeeally symmetrical, I don't know how to feel about it yet, I like it....but my face is still swollen. I was also told that my tip would drop at some point, but I kinda like scooped noses lol so....yeah...
oh and I can't smile properly either so that's a pain in the butt.
here are some pics
Replies (5)
September 25, 2014
Your nose looks great! I had my surgery on Monday and can't smile either. Kinda scary but need to be patient since (hopefully) it's temporary. Enjoy your new beautiful nose!!
September 30, 2014
thank you, it's been 11 days and my smile is pretty much back to normal! patience is key, happy healing!:)
September 30, 2014
Great! You look beautiful. Great results! My smile is pretty much normal now too :)
September 28, 2014
Looks nice :) its amazing how your recovery went so fast! That's awesome!
September 30, 2014
I agree I was expecting more bruising but I think I had more swelling than anything.. thank you!
September 29, 2014
Thank you so much for sharing your story... I can completely relate to you. I'm very self conscious of my profile and will not let anyone take a photo of me from the side. People look at me like i'm crazy but they don't understand what it's like to feel self conscious about your profile. I'm 20 years old and plan on getting rhinoplasty and a breast aug for my 21st next year. I'm very excited. BTW your nose looks great! :)
September 30, 2014
it's honestly the worst feeling ever. Congrats on making the decision, I'm sure it'll be worth it:) good luck!
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1 day post
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d10September 20, 2014
I woke up from surgery with minimal pain, it fluctuated between a 4 and a 6, nothing unbearable. I also haven't felt nauseous at all, a little bit when I tried drinking a strawberry banana smoothie, so I didn't finish it. I've been drinking water but no food since Thursday night.
I also didn't get too bruised, my bridge is swollen from what I can see but it doesn't hurt or anything, I've been sleeping a lot, most likely cause of the pain meds. but yeah, so far so good. ..I cant really see my nose through the cast thingy so it's probably smaller in size. I do have the piggy look, but grigoryants told me this would happen and would eventually drop before he even performed the surgery so I'm not worried. here are some pics: )
I also didn't get too bruised, my bridge is swollen from what I can see but it doesn't hurt or anything, I've been sleeping a lot, most likely cause of the pain meds. but yeah, so far so good. ..I cant really see my nose through the cast thingy so it's probably smaller in size. I do have the piggy look, but grigoryants told me this would happen and would eventually drop before he even performed the surgery so I'm not worried. here are some pics: )
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September 21, 2014
Happy healing! Can't wait to see how your new nose will look. You're already so pretty. Question if you don't mind, the day of surgery did you have to take something that zippered infront, slippers or any special clothes?
September 21, 2014
thank you so much! I took some sweats and a zip up jacket with a bra because i didnt have a button up shirt. this is recommended because you don't wanna mess with your stitches when you get dressed after surgery. you're gonna feel a little woozy and tired so take something that's easy to put back on, you just wanna be comfy. I also took sandals cause I didn't have slip on shoes, the nurses gave me some socks to keep my feet warm. good luck! :)
September 22, 2014
Thank you. I'll take some sandals too and a sweat suit. The sweater zips up infront so I should be good. What about toe nail polish? They told me no polish on my finger nails but not sure if I should take off my toe nail polish.
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