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Having had a bump and droopy tip, I had been...
Provider Review
Following my consultation, I had another appointment with him to take pre-op photos. Using photo simulation, he showed me how my nose would look following my surgery; I pointed out any changes I didn't like and we came to a mutual agreement on what looked best and what was achievable. On the day of my surgery, I arrived at the Forest Hill Clinic where the nurse had me dress in a hospital gown and wait for Dr. Rival. He visited me in my room and went over what he would be doing (a closed septorhinoplasty) and asked me if I had any questions. I felt extremely comfortable and at ease. Next, the anaesthesiologist came to see me and asked me some questions (he was hilarious and very sweet). A few minutes later, the nurse took me to the operating room where I had a machine massage my legs (to avoid blood clots and promote blood circulation) and was given anaesthesia. The nurses and doctors told me exactly what I would be feeling/what would be happening every step of the way and before I knew it, I was waking up from my surgery. I felt drowsy and within minutes I told the nurse I felt pain so she gave me some pain medication. I waited an hour during which the nurse helped me go to the bathroom and changed my mustache gauze before she escorted me to meet my mother. I bruise VERY easily so I was surprised to see I had virtually no bruising and very minimal swelling. I purchased the pain medication that was prescribed but I have not taken any because I have yet to experience any pain. When I woke up from surgery, I was able to breathe and smell. Today is day 4 since my surgery and I have had an amazing recovery so far. I have experienced no pain and can taste, breathe and smell everything. My swelling/bruising has only improved and I did not experience the typical mass swelling/bruising that occurs around day 2 and 3. I am already in love with my nose and can not wait to see what it will look like once the cast comes off. Dr. Rival truly is amazing! I am so happy that I decided to have my surgery with him. Anyone considering rhinoplasty should definitely consider Dr. Rival.