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Name: Day 16 post op- new pic
Item: Scott Kevin Chiang, MD
Rating: 5
Author: k. nicole

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So I just finished playing college basketball this...

k. nicoleSeptember 5, 2012

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So I just finished playing college basketball this year. My coach broke it the last week of practice back in march and I am finally getting the surgery in two weeks. I have actually had a procedure done 3 years ago when i broke it also playing basketball but they just straightened it back up. This time the doctor told me that he could fix it however I want it since I am done playing basketball. I have always hated my nose and thought about fixing it so therefore I was alright with doing this. I am though super nervous with the aftermath of the surgery. I have already told my close friends I am getting the procedure done and even it being after my nose has been broken many of them think there is no need to get it done and think it is a bad idea. I already know that there will be a lot of talking behind my back which makes me uneasy.

Luckily, My boyfriend and family are very supportive with it. My biggest worry is that I am now grad assisting for another college team and I don't know how to deal with this new nose in a work area. I am really excited to get it done and not nervous for the actual surgery since I had the one before even though it was minor compared to this. I am nervous about peoples reaction to the aftermath. My nose will not be super subtle since I have a big hump and I have a wide tip that is going to be thinned and the septum moved up. If anyone could let me know how their experience with the aftermath would be much appreciated!

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Scott Kevin Chiang, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Tsui

September 6, 2012

Go for it ... do what makes you happy. Your nearest and dearest will notice the change but they will be supportive ... they are the ones who matter in your life.

UPDATED FROM k. nicole

14 days pre

Just told my coach today that I would be getting...

k. nicoleSeptember 6, 2012

Just told my coach today that I would be getting the surgery and I will be missing a few days of practice. Went well since he already knew I broke my nose. I don't think he understands the extent of it but when the time comes lol

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Angie_M

September 6, 2012

I was surprised by how many people DIDN'T notice, and I felt that my nose was huge pre-op. Don't worry about that too much. You'll recover and the gossip will blow over quickly. Please keep us posted, and you might want to check out this list of supplies to get before your surgery.

k. nicole

September 6, 2012

thank you guys! I'm hoping after the surgery I won't be as stressed!

nWA

September 8, 2012

You're gonna be fine. You're already beautiful and it's only going to enhance you that much more! I was worried about people noticing but NOBODY noticed anything! Only 1 person said "Did you cut your hair different?"

twisteddiana

September 8, 2012

Good luck with your surgery! Be carefull about playing sports right after surgery, my doctor told me that i should avoid strenuous activities for at least a month after the surgery (i.e. avoid rising your blood pressure and pulse in order to avoid edema). Again, best of luck to you! looking forward to seeing the new you:)

k. nicole

September 8, 2012

Thank you guys! I'm hoping! And yes From my first surgery I had to wear a mask for my nose while playing since I was still in college. This time the doctor told me no getting my heart rate up for 2 weeks and I'm sure I won't be able to play basketball for over a month. I feel that will be a rough one for me lol

UPDATED FROM k. nicole

11 days pre

So if anyone could help, I am curious how people...

k. nicoleSeptember 9, 2012

So if anyone could help, I am curious how people dealt with their nose job in their work place. For me being a grad assistant and therefore having to play to help out I do not know how my other coaches and head coach will react on this different look even though they know I am getting the surgery, just not to the extent I'm getting it to. If anyone could let me know how their situations went and help me that would be great! I'm starting to get really nervous about it.

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MissKitty1723

September 10, 2012

your gorgeous and your new nose is going to make you look even better! good luck with it hun. ive had mine worked on a few times as it seems to keep changing on me. (tip dropping etc...) im going to start a thread on it soon.

k. nicole

September 11, 2012

Aww thanks girl! Can't wait to read about your journey!

Arby82

September 10, 2012

I just had my nose job 5 days ago simply for cosmetic reasons. It's taken 10 years for me to stop worrying about what everyone else thinks, and just do what I want! I can already see that it is petite and oh so cute! My nose looked allot like yours preop, do what will make you love it! I am proud for you! Email me if u want before and after the bruising heals pics!