Scheduled for November 16th - Minnesota, MN
I am getting a septorhinoplasty to correct my...
I am getting a septorhinoplasty to correct my septum, shave down a bump on my nose, and straighten my nose after trauma to it when I was a kid. I am very nervous about the whole thing, but for me, it is medically necessary - I can't breathe out of my nose!! It is ALWAYS runny and I sound nasally. I am excited to breathe again, but also excited for it to look straight and more appropriate for my face.
I decided to do this after my husband told me I was having trouble breathing at night - I think, though, that he is really excited about my nose not being crooked with a big bump on it anymore. My whole family, all my friends, school mates in grad school, and work colleagues are so supportive of it. I think they know it is a problem for me and know I am going to feel better when I can breathe again as well.
My insurance is paying for everything once I reach my deductible!
I am only nervous about all the bruising. I dont want to miss too much time from work. I am getting surgery on wednesday and hoping to be back by monday. I know I will still be bruised and all, but my co-workers are all understanding about it. In fact, I inspired another coworker of mine to get his septum fixed!
Any tips, advice, after care suggestions are greatly appreciated!
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How do you feel now that you got it done?
Oh, and where did you end up getting dermablend?
I did consult first with Dr. Greg Mensa in Edina. He kinda told me all my imperfections right away, which was really unsolicited. Its like he was trying to make me feel insecure instead of trying to solve my problem, so i might suggest that you also go with someone else. Although, perhaps he might be different with another patient. What exactly do you want to fix about your nose?
I agree with you, I had some doctors I met with try to make me insecure about features in my nose my mentioning things I never even thought of, also one suggested a chin implant yuck!. I think they do this as a scare tactic to make you want to 'fix' it right away. Best if luck to you and your surgery tomorrow keep us updated!