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Rhinoplasty. Taking Action After Several Years - Layton, UT
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I am currently at two months and I feel like my...
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I am currently at two months and I feel like my nose is slightly crooked. My right side has an internal bump that's creating a weird dent in my nose. I am hoping this is swelling and not something permanent...I do like my nose better than before surgery but I am not completely happy. I am hoping with time this will change!
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I am at the three week mark and I have noticed an...
I am at the three week mark and I have noticed an increase in swelling; this may be due to resuming my workouts but I'm not sure. I did have one nosebleed and so I thought it best to tone down my exercising a bit. I was hoping that by this point I would notice a decrease and so I am disappointed that it hasn't happened yet. At times I become nervous because it will swell more on one side which gives the appearance of asymmetry, luckily I have been reassured by reading posts.
I will post pictures at 6 weeks because I have heard that at this point there is a noticeable decrease in swelling. If anyone has any reassuring comments I would appreciate it! :)
I will post pictures at 6 weeks because I have heard that at this point there is a noticeable decrease in swelling. If anyone has any reassuring comments I would appreciate it! :)
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March 8, 2013
Your nose looks BEAUTIFUL!!! Your profile shot is amazing!!!!! I'm scheduled for rhinoplasty this Tuesday, I'm excited but nervous. Again, your outcome looks amazing.... :)
March 8, 2013
Thank you, I appreciate your comment it reassures me lol. Even if my nose doesn't turn out exactly as I envisioned I am definitely more confident and feel more feminine. I know how nervous you feel but once it is over you'll wonder why you waited so long. I had the same worry that I didn't explain what I wanted well enough, be sure to take pictures with you to give a visual and see what's possible. I took a black marker to my nose and drew my own profile by having a black background behind me. He actually ended up using the picture that I took into surgery. I recommend doing this because it is surprisingly easy and you can do several images to see how much you want taken off. Good luck!
March 8, 2013
Profile looks great. I am at 3 weeks as well and am noticing the same thing. Everyday is different. Right now I have a lopsided nostril and swelling on one side of my nose. I know it will all settle down eventually and that no one really notices it but me but it's still hard and if I let myself I start to freak out. From everything I have read it gets better! Hang in there!
March 8, 2013
Thank you for the reassurance, I have one friend who has been through this process as well and she says one day it looks crooked and the next it'll be perfect. Basically, I am trying to not over analyze it and just let myself relax. It's crazy that no one really notices what I did, but that I look different. Overall I do feel good about the results and would rather have it be bigger than I envisioned than to look 'done' and too small.
March 11, 2013
Your profile looks great! From the front, it's a subtle but GREAT improvement. It looks like you received exactly what you desired. :)
March 11, 2013
Thank you :)..I am hoping the front narrows more and the tip becomes more refined. It is a practice in patience!
UPDATED FROM slcgirl
I will be at the two week mark on Friday but...
I will be at the two week mark on Friday but thought I would share some of my thoughts. One thing I have noticed is that my nose tends to be more swollen in the morning, and so it has me wondering what the end result is going to be. I am unsure how much swelling does occur but I know that it varies from individual to individual.
Today is a day where I finally feel like I am breathing normally through my nose. I have a feeling I will be able to breathe even better than I was before surgery because I had a deviated septum. I am excited about this because I had a hard time breathing during exercise...on another note I am going absolutely crazy not being able to resume exercise yet, Saturday can not come soon enough! I have another appointment this Friday and I will update to let you all know what the good doctor says. Btw my friend, who also had a rhinoplasty, and I like to say "we have a Bitner". I have a feeling that Dr. Bitner is going to become more and more sought after, and so we are proud to say that he is our Dr.
Apparently there are far more people than I realized that want a rhinoplasty, I have another friend going in to see him for a consult. It is amazing how few people discuss this procedure and yet want it done as well. I have to say I was so nervous to do this but even if it doesn't narrow to the degree I hope it does, I am so grateful that I was brave enough to go through with this. For as long as I remember it has been an annoyance for me, and I am excited to no longer be consumed with thoughts about my nose. It may sound silly but it is crazy how much I thought about and hated my nose. A little thing like being able to purchase sunglasses that won't pinch my nose excites me more than I can say! So I am grateful that I finally did something about it after so so many years. :)
Today is a day where I finally feel like I am breathing normally through my nose. I have a feeling I will be able to breathe even better than I was before surgery because I had a deviated septum. I am excited about this because I had a hard time breathing during exercise...on another note I am going absolutely crazy not being able to resume exercise yet, Saturday can not come soon enough! I have another appointment this Friday and I will update to let you all know what the good doctor says. Btw my friend, who also had a rhinoplasty, and I like to say "we have a Bitner". I have a feeling that Dr. Bitner is going to become more and more sought after, and so we are proud to say that he is our Dr.
Apparently there are far more people than I realized that want a rhinoplasty, I have another friend going in to see him for a consult. It is amazing how few people discuss this procedure and yet want it done as well. I have to say I was so nervous to do this but even if it doesn't narrow to the degree I hope it does, I am so grateful that I was brave enough to go through with this. For as long as I remember it has been an annoyance for me, and I am excited to no longer be consumed with thoughts about my nose. It may sound silly but it is crazy how much I thought about and hated my nose. A little thing like being able to purchase sunglasses that won't pinch my nose excites me more than I can say! So I am grateful that I finally did something about it after so so many years. :)
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February 27, 2013
Looks great! Lucky you.
February 27, 2013
You are a beautiful girl, I wish you luck in finding the right surgeon! If you are willing to travel I don't know anyone who wouldn't like Dr. Bitner. Otherwise, just make sure you do several consultations and listen to what feels right for you. It is an overwhelming decision but it is definitely worth it!
March 5, 2013
So far it looks great! One question...did you lift the tip? what you said you wanted done is exactly what I want done but I'm contemplating lifting it or not.
March 8, 2013
I know that he brought the columella down and that may have given the appearance of a lifted tip. I plan on asking him when I go in for my 6 week check up, and I will let you know. :)
March 19, 2015
Your nose looks great! I was wondering if dr bitner was the one who told you, you had a deviated septum. Or did you have to get that checked out by a specialist?
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