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“Scheduled for November 16th - Minnesota, MN”

alexandra1

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Updated 10 Nov 2011

Posted 10 Nov 2011

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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Carmen000 13 Nov 2011

Hi I also live in MN and have been visiting different doctors. Who are you going to?

alexandra1 13 Nov 2011

Hi Carmen! I visited a few doctors. but decided to go with the ENT specialist 1. because insurance pays for my surgery with an ent specialist, and 2. because they specialize more in what I am getting done.

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?

Carmen000 15 Nov 2011

While mine's broken in three places from an accident four years ago, plus I want it narrowed and smaller nostrils( I have pictures in another thread/review you can see if you click my name). I was going to go to Dr. Portuese in Seattle but became to expensive(travel/2 week stay). Met with three doctor's here. Think I'm going with Dr. Gervais he seems trustworthy, plus I can get an implant revision for the same price since I can cut out all the traveling expenses!

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!

SCB71 13 Nov 2011

You will be happy you did it! I had similar issues. If you are going back to work on Wed. I suggest Dermablend makeup (it's used for covering tattoos and bruises) it really covers alot! Good luck! You are a beautiful girl now , the rest will be icing on the cake.

alexandra1 13 Nov 2011

Thanks so much! I am so nervous to get it done, but this website was so helpful.

How do you feel now that you got it done?

Oh, and where did you end up getting dermablend?

SCB71 13 Nov 2011

I wish I had done it sooner. Here's the link to the Dermablend site http://www.dermablend.com/stores/. I got mine at Macy's . I got the Leg and body tattoo primer, it had the best coverage for under my eyes. You will need the powder too. I am one month out and still need to use a little under my eyes, but I'm an easy bruiser. Best of luck!

virgo81 14 Nov 2011

Good luck dear.. Keep posting. Xxx

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 14 Nov 2011

Thank you for sharing your story here on RealSelf. You're just a few days out now! Woot! I'll be thinking of you on the 16th.

SCB71 15 Nov 2011

Good luck tomorrow! It will be over before you know it and will wonder why you were so nervous beforehand.

SE38 15 Nov 2011

Good luck! I'm getting mine next wednesday!

alexandra1 16 Nov 2011

All done with surgery! I wont write too much today - still a bit loopy from everything. The anasthesia has worn off and there is a tiny bit of pain - otherwise everything went great!!! I will keep you updated in the next few days.

NoseyMMH 17 Nov 2011

Looking forward to your updates! :)

alexandra1 25 Nov 2011

I havent posted in a few days, but my progress is going very well. I am 9 days post op and I am healing very well. I already am happy with the results- I can breathe better, my nose is straighter, and my bump was shaved down. I am still healing - lots of tenderness, some dried blood stuffing my nose up, and still a tiny bit bruised. On my 5th day post op, I woke up with an extremely bloody nose and had to go in right away. My stints got out and my surgeon put packing in one of my nostrils. I have had a few nose bleeds since then, but nothing long lasting or dangerous like the first one. Other than that, it was painful to get my cast off, stung to get my packing out, and then my surgeon had to press my nasal bone back in place as it had moved. That was seriously the worst part about all of this. I love my results already and I am looking forward to the healing process as I know it will get better each day!

SE38 29 Nov 2011

glad surgery went well and u already like the outcome! whats with your nose bleeds? i'm day 6 on recovery what did u do about dried blood and crustyness in nose it's driving me nuts

SCB71 14 Dec 2011

Can't wait to see!

Goi 13 Jan 2012

I am glad that you love the results. I have the same problems you had before. I went to see Dr. Brown in Edina. He is a specialist. However, he didn't say much about all problems that I have such as a bump on my nose or straighten my nose. The only thing he said was about septoplasty. So, can you recommend your doctor? I'd like to meet him. Thank you so much.

alexandra1 13 Jan 2012

Yes, Dr. Campanelli was my doc - he is with Midwest ENT specialists - he did a wonderful job. I feel SO much better. My bump is drastically reduced, my nose is straight, and most importantly, I can BREATEHE. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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