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My Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty Experience with Dr Epstein... 1 MONTH POST-OP ALREADY!!! - Miami, FL
UPDATED FROM SalmaMiami
28 days post
1 Month Post-Op Appointment PICTURES
WORTH IT
Here are the pictures, don't know why it didn't work the first time...
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UPDATED FROM SalmaMiami
28 days post
1 Month Post-Op Appointment
So it's been a little while since I haven't updated my review because there was not much to say to be honest. I just had my 1 month PO appointment I can't believe how time flies!
I've tried not to look at my nose too much since I know I have to be patient. I do really like my profile and I only got positive comments from friends and coworkers (the ones who noticed at least), they said it looks great and so natural. But if it was ugly would they say it? LOL
My concerns are the following:
- I still have the bump that developed after the cast was removed (see profile pics I just uploaded).
- On the right side of my bridge I feel and see a little dent as if the bone was cut.
- The front and 3/4 views are my biggest concerns: the tip is very bulbous which makes my nose look long and also curved when I smile (see front pic). I recently had a party and took pictures and my nose looked so long specially when I smiled.
I spoke to Dr. E. about that and he understood my concerns but said it is too early to say if it was due to swelling or if it was permanent. He gave me another injection to help with the swelling and I will have to come back every 3 weeks for that. Apparently some patients don't need it but other do require regular injections. I am clearly one of them.
From 1 week PO to now, I haven't seen any improvement with my swelling. I have thick, Mediterranean skin and I know it will take longer for me. My nose is still very stiff, specially my tip and I feel like I have uneven swelling, that's my when I smile my nose looks curved and not straight as I was hoping for.
I keep telling myself to be patient at this point... I cannot judge my results yet. Big improvement for sure, but I'm not there yet... Dr. Epstein and his staff have been really nice with me so far, and I'm sure he wants me to be satisfied with my final results. I just hope it will get better in the upcoming weeks and my nose will be more refined... Right now I still feel like my nose is big and takes too much space on my face (I don't know if it makes sense LOL). I also noticed my scar is more red than before, I hope it will fade too.
I posted a whole bunch of pictures taken this morning so you can see better!
I've tried not to look at my nose too much since I know I have to be patient. I do really like my profile and I only got positive comments from friends and coworkers (the ones who noticed at least), they said it looks great and so natural. But if it was ugly would they say it? LOL
My concerns are the following:
- I still have the bump that developed after the cast was removed (see profile pics I just uploaded).
- On the right side of my bridge I feel and see a little dent as if the bone was cut.
- The front and 3/4 views are my biggest concerns: the tip is very bulbous which makes my nose look long and also curved when I smile (see front pic). I recently had a party and took pictures and my nose looked so long specially when I smiled.
I spoke to Dr. E. about that and he understood my concerns but said it is too early to say if it was due to swelling or if it was permanent. He gave me another injection to help with the swelling and I will have to come back every 3 weeks for that. Apparently some patients don't need it but other do require regular injections. I am clearly one of them.
From 1 week PO to now, I haven't seen any improvement with my swelling. I have thick, Mediterranean skin and I know it will take longer for me. My nose is still very stiff, specially my tip and I feel like I have uneven swelling, that's my when I smile my nose looks curved and not straight as I was hoping for.
I keep telling myself to be patient at this point... I cannot judge my results yet. Big improvement for sure, but I'm not there yet... Dr. Epstein and his staff have been really nice with me so far, and I'm sure he wants me to be satisfied with my final results. I just hope it will get better in the upcoming weeks and my nose will be more refined... Right now I still feel like my nose is big and takes too much space on my face (I don't know if it makes sense LOL). I also noticed my scar is more red than before, I hope it will fade too.
I posted a whole bunch of pictures taken this morning so you can see better!
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UPDATED FROM SalmaMiami
14 days post
Computer Imaging
Here is the computer simulation Dr. Epstein gave me before the procedure. As you can see the tip is much more refined than what it is now but I'm still very swollen.
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February 19, 2015
GORGEOUS!!!! I love this :) It must be all swelling!! It's hard to tell/see in the original photos you posted since its just your nose but with this photo it makes more sense! Absolutely gorgeous !!! I can't wait to see once your swelling goes down !!
February 19, 2015
Thank you! Yes I know I cropped my pics way too much LOL I'm just not comfortable posting my face on the Internet. I admire you for doing it by the way! I hope the tip will look like that the computer imaging at the end...
February 19, 2015
The tip looks great in the imaging !!! It looks very natural :) What about your front 3d morph ? How is it looking vs that? I liked the 3D Dr. E made of me from the front.
February 19, 2015
On the front morph the tip looks much smaller than it is now. Basically my tip looks the same as before surgery from the front so far... :(
February 19, 2015
Ok so don't worry!! That's fine :) If your "final" tip is smaller after swelling it makes sense for it to see the same now. It's the same size as pre-op now INCLUDING the swelling. So once the swelling is gone it will be smaller than pre-op and closer to the morph :) My way of thinking about it.
February 19, 2015
what was the cost?
February 19, 2015
only after 12 months, the shape will settle and possibly longer. But its a huge improvement, beware of men flocking in all directions
February 19, 2015
yes, i fight and train mma, ive had a broken nose since youth. i think most people compared to me, look like catwalk celebs - lol. Goodness all the whining on this site, if only i had all the pre op noses on here.
February 19, 2015
the funny thing, people hearts need plastic surgery, but the almighty is the only surgeon
February 19, 2015
LOL yeah women are never happy! Are you a man? I see you have a guy's pic. I actually do boxing but had to stop for the surgery... Did you pick a surgeon yet?
February 19, 2015
Just saw your pic on the question you posted, your nose isn't that bad I'm sure it can easily be fixed. When you're a man having a hooked/large nose doesn't look as bad as for a woman who is supposed to have more delicate features... Go for it I'm sure you'll be happy just pick an experienced surgeon.
February 19, 2015
well the hardest part is not the surgery, is finding a decent surgeon - you read all the reviews and sites, and then comes all a story telling you how the surgeon messed them up. My nose cant get much worse, really. I just want a nose at the end of the operation and the right way round.
February 19, 2015
a mexican surgery sounds tasty, ive seen some excellent results there. Funnily enough, all the super priced beverlly hills docs, seem quite standard apart from their duty of care and super support.
February 19, 2015
LOLLL You're being hard on yourself honestly I've seen worst, look at Dr. Epstein's pics on his website some men have a nose that look twice bigger as yours. Pick a surgeon that only does face, and has many years of experience. At the end of the day any surgeon can make a mistake but it's a risk to take.
February 20, 2015
BE PATIENT!!! That's my problem I'm very impatient and thought I will come out of surgery with a perfect cute nose and it's not the case at all. Just be patient and realistic you'll be just fine.
February 20, 2015
ive just posted another question, shows the nose i want. will be up in a few hours. I created it myself. The surgeons, commented- ' your nose is made of tissue not plastisine': lol
February 20, 2015
Sounds like you had a great visit with the surgeon. Think positive :) Your results are amazing! The surgeon is right.
February 20, 2015
Thanks sweety, I really hope my results will look like the morph it's so perfect :)
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