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Ready to Make the Leap - Anne Arundel County, MD

  • posted 1 year ago
  • updated 1 year ago

I am a 26 year old cheer coach. I have always...

  • 4 Mar 2012
  • 8 days pre

I am a 26 year old cheer coach. I have always thought I was a pretty girl, but I don't like my nose much. Well meaning as he was my dad use to tease me about how wide it was when I was a kid, and I developed a complex. I have always felt like my nose "messed up" my face. So after two consultations I decided to go through with it. My first consultation was in 2010, but at the time I was a struggling college student that couldn't afford it. After a second consult on 23 Feb 2012 with the same wonderful doctor I made the leap and booked the surgery.

Surgery is just 7 days away and I'm getting hit...

  • 6 Mar 2012
  • 6 days pre
Surgery is just 7 days away and I'm getting hit with a ton of anxiety. I know for sure I want to go through with it. I go from super excited to super scared every other minute.

My surgery is tomorrow! I can't sleep. I am very...

  • 12 Mar 2012
  • 1 day pre
My surgery is tomorrow! I can't sleep. I am very excited but also scared. I will keep everyone posted.

Hey all. I am exactly 24 hours post op. Sorry I...

  • 14 Mar 2012
  • 1 day post
Hey all. I am exactly 24 hours post op. Sorry I didn't post sooner, but I was bleeding when I sat straight up. The surgery went well. My experience was great. Dr. Basner took very good care of me. He called this morning to say how well it went. I have a ton of support from my family and friends.

I'm not in any real pain, but I'm very uncomfortable. As to be expected I can't breath at all from my nose. I want to blow so bad, but I know I can't. Luckily Dr. B didn't use any packing because that's what I was most afraid of. I didn't sleep at all last night, but I'm a night owl so I just watched TV. I felt like I had dried blood in throat this morning but I have drank so much water that it's gone.

I'm trying not to even look at my nose but from what I can see the shape is super cute. Even my grandma said so and she's pretty honest. I have a little bruising around my right eye, and I think this may get worse. The swiss therapy mask are awesome and I will be ordering more.

I will post a pic and keep everyone updated.

Today is day four. Yesterday was the worse. My...

  • 17 Mar 2012
  • 4 days post
Today is day four. Yesterday was the worse. My face is very swollen. I have ditched the gel packs and Swiss Therapy mask and resorted to ice. The shape looks really cute but I'm really ready to have the cast off. I'm not in pain but I'm extremely uncomfortable. I can somewhat breathe out of my nose by I'm trying not to because when I breathe out of my nose I can feel the stuff inside moving around. I am just ready for this to be over. Tired of feeling bad, but I know it will be worth it.

Tomorrow is the day. I get my cast off. I can't...

  • 19 Mar 2012
  • 6 days post
Tomorrow is the day. I get my cast off. I can't wait to see my nose. I am very over having this cast on. It's hard to smile/laugh with the cast on. I'm a bit nervous about getting the stitches out, but at least I don't have packing to worry about. I will post pics tomorrow.

Okay folks sorry for the delay. My laptop was not...

  • 25 Mar 2012
  • 12 days post
Okay folks sorry for the delay. My laptop was not working for a few days. This picture was taken 2 days after the cast came off. Extremely swollen and a bit uneven, but I am happy with the shape. It changes every day and gets cuter and cuter. I will keep pics coming.

Okay so my new nose looks great. That is in person...

  • 9 Apr 2012
  • 27 days post
Okay so my new nose looks great. That is in person. I can't seem to get a good pic. It looks odd in every pic I take which is why I haven't posted anymore pics. Has anyone else had this problem?

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Adam L. Basner, MD

My Doctor: Adam L. Basner, MD

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Have not seen my results yet but I'm sure they are great based on the shape I see

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CaptainCrunch 29 Apr 2013
Please update with pics I would love to see your results
fitgirl2 15 Apr 2013
you look amazing
star72 1 May 2012
Wow the changes are remarkable!!!! You are look amazing! Cute cute nose! I imagine it will continue to refine over the next months too... xoxox I hope you are loving it!
star72 1 May 2012
ps
You mentioned bruises...?? I have a hard time seeing them in your pictures. But I also have just a tad bit of bruising left after a month too....uggggghhh!
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 11 Apr 2012

You look lovely!

star72 9 Apr 2012
hahaha I am so glad you are happy with your nose. Does it help having someone else take the pictures?
Jlynn26 10 Apr 2012
Yes pics from other people are better but my nose is a bit asymetric and its really evident in photos. I think its just uneven swelling.
LoveMe34 9 Apr 2012
Try taking a photo in natural light without a flash.
star72 7 Apr 2012
Thanks for your nice comments Jlynn. The past couple days have been rough! looking forward to getting over the hard part.
I am not sure how to delete your first comment? Tried but don't know how...ask angiemcc. Sorry
bnosey 25 Mar 2012
looks great!
star72 22 Mar 2012
Hi,
How are you doing?
Jlynn26 25 Mar 2012
I am doing okay. I loved the shape when the cast first came off. Then the swelling hit and it looked funky, but it's getting better and better each day. Thanks for asking.
NaturalMe 20 Mar 2012
I'm curious to see the results. You looked very pretty before, I'm sure you will look stunning now. Pictures please :) my surgery is on April 2nd I can't wait!
Jlynn26 20 Mar 2012
Thank you. I will post pics tomorrow the swelling is still too bad.
newbey 14 Mar 2012
Wow, it was that fast, good luck w ur healing
Jlynn26 14 Mar 2012
Five minutes then they were waking me up
newbey 14 Mar 2012
Hello, I came across this I'm having my surgery in two weeks. I'm excited and scared at the same time. I'm 26 and have wanted this for yrs now. Good luck w/ your recovery and its whatever makes you happy!!
Jlynn26 14 Mar 2012
Sounds like we are in the same boat. Good luck to you. The anticipation is the worse then the surgery.
LoveMe34 14 Mar 2012
You look great! How long did it feel like you were asleep during the surgery?
Jlynn26 14 Mar 2012
It felt like five minutes. I lost all sense of time.
Jlynn26 13 Mar 2012
Today is the day. Unfortunately my appointment isn't until 2:00pm so I have all day to sit around and think about it. The good part it I have a ton of stuff to do so I can keep busy. Please keep me in your prayers as I under go my rhino today.
7728anon 13 Mar 2012
Eeh that is the hardest part, the nerves before the surgery! I just had mine last Friday and it's downhill from there! You will do great don't worry :D
Jlynn26 13 Mar 2012
Thank you I really needed that. Will post later today.
Jlynn26 12 Mar 2012
And thank you. I am so nervous I have lost my manners.
Jlynn26 12 Mar 2012
I will post tomorrow pre and post opp

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