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loving my new nose- Newport Beach, CA

UPDATED FROM lupelove1
23 days post

Sorry I have not posted. I returned to school and...

WORTH IT$5,995
Sorry I have not posted. I returned to school and that aside of my childern and home I have been very busy. My nose is starting to take form and i am loving it! its still a little swollen but once it goes down its going I believe the nose will look perfect for my face.

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Michael Elam, MD (retired)

Michael Elam, MD (retired)

Board Certified Otolaryngologist

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Excellent surgeon, excellent staff! Excellent experience! I will return to him for future procedures! Thank you!!

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Looking good!
Thank you! You and I have the same issue about the tip still swollen and it will take about 6 months to see result but my nose is also coming along will post soon! You are looking great yourself. Thank God for good surgeons!
you look so great! I had the exact same experience as you with Dr. Elam. The nurse and Dr. Schawb were very nice and made me feel great. I wasn't nervous at all I didn't even feel the IV, then they asked me about my school and what I wanted to be when I grown up.. and bam! I'm awake.. no nausea very little pain or swelling. Thank you for the comment and conforting news I love your new look very natural and pretty.
Thank you! Although he tells me I still am swollen and a more definte final result will be until 6 months. So If I am liking my nose now imagine at 6 months! Same thing before putting me to sleep, they asked me about my family and next thing you know it the nurse told me to wake up, and with no nausea, groggly or painful feeling. The swelling will come later but nothing to worry about that is the natural process since your nose went through some dramatic event with the surgery. Keep us posted!! :-)
UPDATED FROM lupelove1
6 days post

Tomorrow is the big day!!!! my cast comes off! I...

Tomorrow is the big day!!!! my cast comes off! I am excited and can't wait! although I already like what I see, I know I am going to be happy!

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Tomorrow is the big day!!!! my cast comes off! I am excited and can't wait! although I can already see the results, I know I am going to be very happy!
My rhinoplasty is TOMORROW with Dr Elam and chin lipo too! I am excited...more so now that I read your story....congrats!!!
Congrats! how exciting! you are in good hands, I could not have chosen a better surgeron! Good luck and please keep me posted!!!
I agree, just did post op visit and feel so good in his hands!! Everything went well and not too much pain...just swollen black eyes...i feel great though....so gladyou shared your story and I saw it right before my surgery!!! Good luck and hope your cast off went well!!!!
All the best for your big reveal. I hope you love it!
Thank you! Still swollen but looks like its coming along and growing me!
Your cast must be off by now. Hope to see new picture soon. :)
Girl! I see what you mean, about being swollen and to be patient lol I think after the swollen goes down I will like it!
Thanks fpr adding another pic....once your swelling goes down im sure it will be great! Im going to send you personal message cuz i have a question....thanks!!
UPDATED FROM lupelove1
3 days post

Day 4 after surgery. Much better rested,happy that...

Day 4 after surgery. Much better rested,happy that I breath better when I sleep, and to think I had no clue that I had a deviated septum. Thanks to my surgeon that was discovered. Excited about my submental lipo results! Now to just wait for my nose to heal! Feel more confident even though I have not seen the complete results but I know I will be satisfied!

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