Rhinoplasty: Stories
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- thathoustonguy
- posted 1 year ago
- updated 1 year ago
- Not Worth It
- Cost: $12,200
- Houston, TX
Well, I picked a 'top doc,' but he...
- 30 Jan 2012
Well, I picked a 'top doc,' but he doesn't really like when you ask him questions... Kinda his way or the highway it seems. Anyway, I had a projected nose with a bump... Got rid of that, but now there is
1. A huge indention at the base of my left nostril.
2. Seems like the tip is elevated (piggish)
3. Seems swooped up
4. Has gotten wide/fat from the front. Many celebrities go under the knife just to get rid of this problem.
The reason I'm saying 'Undecided' instead of 'Not Worth it' is because my old nose was not good at all... So, I've gone from a nose that was a 0 out of 10 to a nose that is a 3 out of 10. Do not expect a perfect result. Also, the isolation period of recovery is horrific as see massive swelling and wonder if you'll ever look good. Then, there is the issue of wondering what everyone will think. So, if you are going to do this, understand that none of this is a perfect science. 78% of people were happy with their rhinoplasties... I'm in the 22% at the moment of 'not happy.' I was going to get a chin implant, too, but since that's only 51% happy, I'm too scared for that now.
Also, notice how many people get revision rhinoplasties??? There's a reason for that... new, strange issues pop up... Get rid of your current issue and create another. Also, swelling is persistent... Don't let them say it'll be gone in 2 weeks.. Maybe 70% gone in 2 weeks... Then 30% after that.
Thanks for posting your photos. Your result is dramatic in a good way. I think you look great!
Is there anyways you could let us know of the plastic surgeon your used... or PM me. thanks =)
Ny state of mind- I hope you are ok! I am sure it is just lots of swelling that will go away, it is your bodies way of protecting itself. 10 days is still very early and some ppl become more swollen than others and take longer for it to go down. try icing and walking around a bit to get circulation going :)
I think you nose fits ur face well.
Like you said you are still swollen
Kinda hard to compare the before and after from the front 'cause they are taken in completely different lightning (the before has more shadow and after has more harsh light), but from what I am seeing, it looks good.
But I do know that you may not view it in the same way since it is your face. But just as an outsider saying, I think you look really good :)
If I were many of you, I'd advise alar base reduction as well if he is 'deprojecting' your nose... It'll make your nose fatter if you don't.
I told him that's what I wanted but he said it'd be a game-time decision. I woke up and was very upset that that had not been done.
I may get that done later this year as there is far less recover time, but you have to do more explaining to people if you are a male because the scars are visible... But, you can put light some makeup on them to reduce visibility, even if male.
Also, part of this whole thing is the SHOCK of looking in the mirror and looking differently.... and, thinking you may have to go in for a revision.
20% of people get revisions... which means that probably 40% of people want them! So, if all goes well with your surgery, hopefully you'll end up on the good half of things.
Trent
Was your surgeon a "top doc" on RealSelf, or do you mean that's his reputation in the world at large?
Welcome to RealSelf and I'm sorry you're not happy with your rhinoplasty so far! Very discouraging. How far post-op are you? It's possible that you're still swollen and when that comes down, your results might look different.
You're right, rhinoplasty is very difficult and intricate. I always suggest that people go to a board certified rhinoplasty specialist. Not sure who you went to...
Please keep us posted as you continue to heal. Do you think you'll think about getting a revision?
Thx!