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Come On, October! -Houston, TX
UPDATED FROM rosarita
2 years post
slight dent in the bridge
WORTH IT$7,500
It's been 2 years and 3 months since my rhinoplasty. I am still very glad I had it done. About 9 months post-op I noticed a dent on the bridge where the nasal bones meet the cartilage. I waited for about a year to see if it would change. The indentation didn't get any better or worse but it still bugged me.
I went to a physician who specializes in fillers and he popped a bit of Juvederm in the dent and it's gone.
So there, my rhinoplasty wasn't perfect but it was damn close.
I went to a physician who specializes in fillers and he popped a bit of Juvederm in the dent and it's gone.
So there, my rhinoplasty wasn't perfect but it was damn close.
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UPDATED FROM rosarita
25 days post
3 weeks post
So far so good, I'm still loving it. The swelling has gone down tremendously.
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October 27, 2013
You look great for 3 weeks post op! The new nose really brings out your other features. Congrats!
UPDATED FROM rosarita
15 days post
so much better
I've had my cast off for a week and my nose went through some interesting changes in that amount of time. Here are the bad things:
1) My nose was very swollen, greasy and the skin felt weird for 3-4 days
2) The skin peeled like it was shedding from a bad sunburn
3) Zits, zits, zits...everywhere, probably from not being able to thoroughly wash my face for a week. The skin on and around my nose was the worst, go figure.
Here are the good things:
1) I don't feel like I'm pecking my boyfriend in the face anymore when we kiss. I don't think he ever noticed but I did. The kissing experience has improved for me, yay!
2) I don't really have a good side/ bad side anymore. Yay! Had some photos taken with family and I willingly participated. This is huge for me, I used to refuse and then get grumpy when forced to have my photo taken. Not anymore!
3) I find myself looking in the mirror LESS now than before I had the operation. Confidence is liberating.
4) The swelling has decreased substantially in the past week.
I'll post some photos in the next few days.
1) My nose was very swollen, greasy and the skin felt weird for 3-4 days
2) The skin peeled like it was shedding from a bad sunburn
3) Zits, zits, zits...everywhere, probably from not being able to thoroughly wash my face for a week. The skin on and around my nose was the worst, go figure.
Here are the good things:
1) I don't feel like I'm pecking my boyfriend in the face anymore when we kiss. I don't think he ever noticed but I did. The kissing experience has improved for me, yay!
2) I don't really have a good side/ bad side anymore. Yay! Had some photos taken with family and I willingly participated. This is huge for me, I used to refuse and then get grumpy when forced to have my photo taken. Not anymore!
3) I find myself looking in the mirror LESS now than before I had the operation. Confidence is liberating.
4) The swelling has decreased substantially in the past week.
I'll post some photos in the next few days.
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October 17, 2013
Woohoo! Sounds like you are doing well with the new nose. Did the aquaphor help with the peeling? I'm afraid to put anything on my nose besides sunblock because things just get so rough looking with all the white/black heads on my nose. I am afraid to scrub too hard! How is your breathing too?
October 17, 2013
The Aquaphor helped the dead skin come off. The zits showed up after that but it wasn't the Aquaphor's fault, the pores had been clogged for a week straight so that's why. Got some 2.5% benzoyl peroxide face wash that really helped.
My breathing is much better than it used to be. I can sleep all night with my mouth closed. My mouth isn't nearly as dry in the morning. I used to take Claritin-D every day and I haven't needed even one since the operation.
October 17, 2013
Cool I'm going to have to get some aquaphor... the peeling started a few days ago and my moisturizers didn't help. And that's awesome on the breathing. I'm still congested at times but that's because I'm a big wuss and am afraid to blow my nose even though my surgeon said I could. :)
October 17, 2013
Saline rinses are amazing! I still haven't blown my nose, but I do the nasal saline rinse two times a day. I highly recommend it.
October 17, 2013
Wow! Happy for you! Your story is similar to mine. I had breathing issues and wanted to improve the way my nose looked. I had insurance woes as well, I ended up paying out of pocket and forgoing the hassle. I still have sinus infection issues that may need to be addressed with sinus surgery, but my breathing has improved. You have very little swelling, my dear! Your nose looks great! Can't wait to see your progress, pretty lady!
October 18, 2013
Very Happy for you...you look awesome. Your nose matches you perfectly, and you look the same, with nice better straighter nose.
I cant imagine what its like waiting to see your nose for the first time....
Thank you for sharing!!!
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