Rhinoplasty: Stories
Write a Review2 Months - Will the sausage look ever go away? - Glendale, CA
- katerina25
- posted 5 months ago
- updated 24 days ago
- Not Sure
- Cost: $7,500
- Dr. Grigoryants (Glendale, CA)
I've been considering this procedure forever!...
- 27 Dec 2012
- 2 months pre
I've been considering this procedure forever! Never felt ugly but was always bothered by my nose. Whenever I get ready, I always feel like my nose is the one aspect of my face that just ruins it for me. I always think I'd look prettier and more confident if I didnt have this hump.
From the front I look fine, I got big eyes, so it takes away from it. But the side profile is terrible. I HATE meeting people for the first time because I'm sure they think I'm ugly the minute I look sideways. Honestly, no one has ever commented on my nose, no one has ever said 'man your nose is SO big!', and my nose is actually pretty small, it just has a hump that bothers me.
Here is the REAL problem with me. I'm THE biggest scardey cat. This is my confession: I've booked surgery with 2 different surgeons twice in my life...and chickened out both times. YUP. The second time I even put in the $500 deposit and still didnt go through with it....it also didnt help it was bad timing in my life at that time.
This time, I'm hoping to have the courage and strength to go through with it. I'm tired of criticizing myself, and hating how I look and telling myself I want to change it. I just need to woman up and do it. I've booked the surgery with the original surgeon I cancelled, the one I booked with ..hmm...i'd say 4-5 years ago? I kept following him over the years, and I see more and more satisfied results from him and I just want to go through with it.
I really hope I dont chicken out but most importantly I hope that putting my faith in someone can deliver the results I want.
PRE-OP appointment this Saturday!!!! Feb 9!! Omg I...
- 6 Feb 2013
- 19 days pre
PRE-OP appointment this Saturday!!!! Feb 9!! Omg I can't believe it! So scared and excited cause its becoming real, especially when I give away that chunk of money... Haha
What exactly happens during the pre-op??
What exactly happens during the pre-op??
PRE-OP appointment this Saturday!!!! Feb 9!! Omg I...
- 6 Feb 2013
- 19 days pre
PRE-OP appointment this Saturday!!!! Feb 9!! Omg I can't believe it! So scared and excited cause its becoming real, especially when I give away that chunk of money... Haha
What exactly happens during the pre-op??
What exactly happens during the pre-op??
Paid the money....now trying to block my mind from...
- 11 Feb 2013
- 14 days pre
Paid the money....now trying to block my mind from thinking about it...
So surgery happened. I definitely had a loss of...
- 26 Feb 2013
- 1 day post
So surgery happened. I definitely had a loss of time since I went in at 1 and was waking up towards 5. The surgery took an hour/hour and a half and then I was in bed for an hour and then they wheeled me out to see my mom. Man, I felt pretty drugged up and the nurse gave me some iv to prevent nausea which helped and a vicodin. I didn't throw up which REALLY surprised me since I was expecting it, considering I did after getting my wisdom teeth out. Word of advice: tell your anestegeologist that you tend to get nauseous and he will make sure to do the proper combo on you.
After I got home, I was finally starting to wake up. I forced down some crackers with apple juice.
Bruising is minimal so far. My right eyelid looks like is has some black eyeshadow and there is some dark spots under my eyes but not as bad as I thought it would. Been trying to put ice on my eyes using a glove.
The pain is also minimal so far which makes me not want to take a Vicodin cause I'm tired of this drugged up feeling and want to be a little more level headed.
Worst things so far: sleeping on my back, SUPER dry mouth and my nose feeling stuffy like I wanna blow it.
After I got home, I was finally starting to wake up. I forced down some crackers with apple juice.
Bruising is minimal so far. My right eyelid looks like is has some black eyeshadow and there is some dark spots under my eyes but not as bad as I thought it would. Been trying to put ice on my eyes using a glove.
The pain is also minimal so far which makes me not want to take a Vicodin cause I'm tired of this drugged up feeling and want to be a little more level headed.
Worst things so far: sleeping on my back, SUPER dry mouth and my nose feeling stuffy like I wanna blow it.
So today is day 2 after my surgery. UGH I feel SO...
- 27 Feb 2013
- 2 days post
So today is day 2 after my surgery. UGH I feel SO STUFFY! and groggy and sleepy.
I've been forcing food down even though I cant taste it, because I'm hoping the food will help things heal faster.
I keep feeling really gross about the dripping under my nose and feel like changing it all the time.
Sleeping is SUCKING. I fall asleep only an hour at a time and my neck is so sore from the upright position. (I'm used to sleeping on my stomach).
Contemplating on coming in Saturday to take off my cast but my dad feels like I should wait until Monday.
I've been forcing food down even though I cant taste it, because I'm hoping the food will help things heal faster.
I keep feeling really gross about the dripping under my nose and feel like changing it all the time.
Sleeping is SUCKING. I fall asleep only an hour at a time and my neck is so sore from the upright position. (I'm used to sleeping on my stomach).
Contemplating on coming in Saturday to take off my cast but my dad feels like I should wait until Monday.
Day 5: I'm not wearing the drip pad anymore...
- 2 Mar 2013
- 5 days post
Day 5:
I'm not wearing the drip pad anymore but my nose is completely clogged with blood and what not. I bought some saline spray but nothing happens when I spray it. I use some q-tips to kinda clean a bit, but i dont want to touch any of the stitches.
I am SO BORED. This entire week seems to be going by so slowly. Yesterday was friday night and I missed a fun girls night, this morning im missing a fun boat day, tonight im missing another girls night, tomorrow a birthday party. And that is all I'm thinking about...how boring it is. I've watched every episode of the 'walking dead', 'girls', 'new girl', seriously just name it. Watched reruns on bravo. Read work emails.
Tonight, my bf wants to come over. Thats nice, but I feel so bad having him here. I'm bored, I'm being boring because I'm bored. We cant really do much, my parents do not want me out since they are scared I will catch some cold or virus so now we cant even go watch a movie. I have no idea what we will do. Plus I look like a hot mess. So i feel bad for him, and rather him go out and have a good time.
My cast removal is scheduled for Monday....Half of today, and then tomorrow to get through. Cant wait to breath and be able to clean my nose..and just be able to be in the outside world!
I'm not wearing the drip pad anymore but my nose is completely clogged with blood and what not. I bought some saline spray but nothing happens when I spray it. I use some q-tips to kinda clean a bit, but i dont want to touch any of the stitches.
I am SO BORED. This entire week seems to be going by so slowly. Yesterday was friday night and I missed a fun girls night, this morning im missing a fun boat day, tonight im missing another girls night, tomorrow a birthday party. And that is all I'm thinking about...how boring it is. I've watched every episode of the 'walking dead', 'girls', 'new girl', seriously just name it. Watched reruns on bravo. Read work emails.
Tonight, my bf wants to come over. Thats nice, but I feel so bad having him here. I'm bored, I'm being boring because I'm bored. We cant really do much, my parents do not want me out since they are scared I will catch some cold or virus so now we cant even go watch a movie. I have no idea what we will do. Plus I look like a hot mess. So i feel bad for him, and rather him go out and have a good time.
My cast removal is scheduled for Monday....Half of today, and then tomorrow to get through. Cant wait to breath and be able to clean my nose..and just be able to be in the outside world!
So I got my cast taken off yesterday and the dr....
- 5 Mar 2013
- 8 days post
So I got my cast taken off yesterday and the dr. warned me that some patients feel dizzy and faint...I was like 'nahhhh not me'. And then I took a glimpse in the mirror of the 'new' me, and when I tried to stand up I got so dizzy, my blood drained from my face and I had to be supported. YUP!
It was beyond shocking seeing the new you. So...I'm REALLY hating my front. It looks like I'm a character from Avatar and I WISH I was exaggerating. My front used to look super thin and defined and now theres a fat big blob. I'm VERY upset and everyone keeps telling me i'm swollen.
Yes, I am swollen. My face looks like a fat person's face. My cheeks are not how they used to be. My smile is awakrd and weird cause my face and upper lip are swollen. BUT, I cant accept the fact that I look SO WEIRD. Normally, people are SO happy with their results immediately..and I thought that would be me. BUT i'm just scared to look at myself from the front. My side doesnt have the bump but the front is SCARY.
I have a check up in 2 weeks...and I read somewhere that 70% of the swelling takes 4 months to get rid of...4 MONTHS?!! OMG.
Biggest fear is that what if 4 months have passed and my nose from the front looks exactly the same?!?
Because right now I'm feeling pretty upset and self conscious I rather NOT post picture, but if you want to see them, you can email me at katerinagoman@gmail.com
It was beyond shocking seeing the new you. So...I'm REALLY hating my front. It looks like I'm a character from Avatar and I WISH I was exaggerating. My front used to look super thin and defined and now theres a fat big blob. I'm VERY upset and everyone keeps telling me i'm swollen.
Yes, I am swollen. My face looks like a fat person's face. My cheeks are not how they used to be. My smile is awakrd and weird cause my face and upper lip are swollen. BUT, I cant accept the fact that I look SO WEIRD. Normally, people are SO happy with their results immediately..and I thought that would be me. BUT i'm just scared to look at myself from the front. My side doesnt have the bump but the front is SCARY.
I have a check up in 2 weeks...and I read somewhere that 70% of the swelling takes 4 months to get rid of...4 MONTHS?!! OMG.
Biggest fear is that what if 4 months have passed and my nose from the front looks exactly the same?!?
Because right now I'm feeling pretty upset and self conscious I rather NOT post picture, but if you want to see them, you can email me at katerinagoman@gmail.com
So one week has passed since the cast removal. The...
- 13 Mar 2013
- 15 days post
So one week has passed since the cast removal. The swelling has gone done a little and I noticed, and once I noticed it made me feel a WHOLE lot better. One week might not sound like any time, but when you got your NOSE fixed, its there, and you are going to stare at it every freaking second. Not to mention when you are used to staring at a different nose from every possible angle for 26 years, its going to be a BIG adjustment. So I looked HORRIBLE after cast removal, and I would wake up and sit there and stare at the mirror and just CRY. CRY. and then look at old pictures of myself, and CRY. And then occupy myself and do somehting and then catch a glimpse in the mirror or a reflection in the window...and CRY. I would go to work, and work all day and then get in the car, and see myself in the mirror...and break down...and you guessed it...cry.
I am convinced that Dr.'s should be required to provide a psychiatrist to all patients free of charge. This is emotionally and psychologically VERY difficult and no one really prepares you for it.
Thankfully, I have work that keeps my mind occupied and forces me away from any mirrors, as well as the support of my mom/sister who were there for me. My bf, who was there for me, and still told me I am pretty...even though I did not believe him. As well as finding wonderful people from this site who were willing to share their own stories and just offer kind words of support. All of that combined, made the first week bearable. And once, I noticed the swelling went down a bit this past monday, it was the first day I did not cry. Which emotionally felt GREAT.
I know I need to be patient, since my nose is very swollen, and results are more obvious at 3-6 months but its hard to be patient!
I am convinced that Dr.'s should be required to provide a psychiatrist to all patients free of charge. This is emotionally and psychologically VERY difficult and no one really prepares you for it.
Thankfully, I have work that keeps my mind occupied and forces me away from any mirrors, as well as the support of my mom/sister who were there for me. My bf, who was there for me, and still told me I am pretty...even though I did not believe him. As well as finding wonderful people from this site who were willing to share their own stories and just offer kind words of support. All of that combined, made the first week bearable. And once, I noticed the swelling went down a bit this past monday, it was the first day I did not cry. Which emotionally felt GREAT.
I know I need to be patient, since my nose is very swollen, and results are more obvious at 3-6 months but its hard to be patient!
So its been almost 5 weeks since my surgery. I...
- 30 Mar 2013
- 1 month post
So its been almost 5 weeks since my surgery. I know the swelling is slowly going down...but I'm not being able to get used to my new nose. I see people on here that are so happy...and I just keep looking at myself and trying to find the old me. I hate how I dont look like myself from the front, my nose feels too short, my nostrils are showing. Even my bf said I looked better from the front before but he knows its still swollen....I just miss my old thin nose. There was one thing I wanted to stay the same, and it was my front.
The thing is I have very thin skin so I feel like I can already tell what its going to look like and its not going to change much even when more swelling goes down.
I dont like my 3/4 angles, it looks too weird. Even my profile feels too high.
Clearly I'm not very happy at the moment. I'm really missing my old face and am having regrets for doing this. I should have stayed with my old face, with my old hump. I just feel like now I deserve this sadness because I was too greedy before. People told me I'm pretty and I wasnt secure enough and wanted more. Well, now I got it. And now I cant turn back time.
All I wanted was my hump removed and I feel like my Dr. did too much of his own vision for what he thought is pretty. Especially from the side view. I know I wanted more of a straight, and now I feel its a little scooped and raised. And the front is too raised where my nostrils are sooo visible. Maybe you cant tell in pictures but it is in real life.
AND MOST OF ALL.. miss my smile :(
The thing is I have very thin skin so I feel like I can already tell what its going to look like and its not going to change much even when more swelling goes down.
I dont like my 3/4 angles, it looks too weird. Even my profile feels too high.
Clearly I'm not very happy at the moment. I'm really missing my old face and am having regrets for doing this. I should have stayed with my old face, with my old hump. I just feel like now I deserve this sadness because I was too greedy before. People told me I'm pretty and I wasnt secure enough and wanted more. Well, now I got it. And now I cant turn back time.
All I wanted was my hump removed and I feel like my Dr. did too much of his own vision for what he thought is pretty. Especially from the side view. I know I wanted more of a straight, and now I feel its a little scooped and raised. And the front is too raised where my nostrils are sooo visible. Maybe you cant tell in pictures but it is in real life.
AND MOST OF ALL.. miss my smile :(
Thanks for all the sweet words. I'm going to be...
- 31 Mar 2013
- 1 month post
Thanks for all the sweet words. I'm going to be 'patient'...and see how much more swelling really there is.
Hi All. So I'm trying very hard to adjust to my...
- 20 Apr 2013
- 2 months post
Hi All. So I'm trying very hard to adjust to my new face. After all it was not only my hump that was changed. It was my hump, my tip, my nostrils were brought in. Its a WHOLE new nose over here so its VERY different. The swelling is slowly coming down...so hard to be patient! Some days I like my face, some days I dont like my face. Its a process.
Anyways, I notice that there is a certain sausage like quality to the nose, in more than a few different lighting..and was wondering if anyone knows if it ever goes away, or it kinda what all people with rhinoplasty looks like in certain lighting?
Also, I look HORRIBLE in friends pictures and I realized why...my nose is SO SHORT 3/4 quarter view where before it was long and balanced..So its making me quiet upset taking any pictures with friends. Even when I try and tilt my head..it doesnt work.
I had another question about my profile which feels too high...any chance it will continue dropping? I know i'm at 2 months but I have thin skin so I feel like I heal faster than most and the results wont change much from here on out.
Finally, theres a weird bump at the tip that although not visible I can feel..so I will have to ask my doctor what it is. Feels like a sharp edge but its not visible at all when I take pictures of it. So either its normal, and its noting to worry about, or its an abnormality...but so long its not visible, so I'm not panicking about it yet.
Anyways, I notice that there is a certain sausage like quality to the nose, in more than a few different lighting..and was wondering if anyone knows if it ever goes away, or it kinda what all people with rhinoplasty looks like in certain lighting?
Also, I look HORRIBLE in friends pictures and I realized why...my nose is SO SHORT 3/4 quarter view where before it was long and balanced..So its making me quiet upset taking any pictures with friends. Even when I try and tilt my head..it doesnt work.
I had another question about my profile which feels too high...any chance it will continue dropping? I know i'm at 2 months but I have thin skin so I feel like I heal faster than most and the results wont change much from here on out.
Finally, theres a weird bump at the tip that although not visible I can feel..so I will have to ask my doctor what it is. Feels like a sharp edge but its not visible at all when I take pictures of it. So either its normal, and its noting to worry about, or its an abnormality...but so long its not visible, so I'm not panicking about it yet.
I'm posting a pic of my front to show swelling...
- 24 Apr 2013
- 2 months post
I'm posting a pic of my front to show swelling progress.. my surgery was 2/25. I posted a pic from 3/15 and from today from the front. Unlike others on here, I didnt look at myself and immediately loved it. Its a work in progress!
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