Rhinoplasty: Stories
Write a Review6 Months Post Op - Perth, Australia
- mellejane
- posted 1 year ago
- updated 1 year ago
- Worth It
- Cost: $10,000
- Dr Patrick Briggs (Perth, Australia)
I had my surgery the last day of June 2011. The...
- 7 Jan 2012
I had my surgery the last day of June 2011. The surgery itself was fine, and pain in recovery moderate.
After a month or so I became concerned that my nose was too upturned, and the nostrils more visible (ala miss piggy), but I read lots of reviews and tried to believe my surgeons remarks that the nose keeps changing for up to a year post op. It was a scary few weeks post op as I was worried my partner would bump my nose, or my own clumsiness at times when dressing or washing my hair. After 2 months the bone felt a lot stronger, and at 6 months it feels as strong as it originally was.
I am sorry I dont have more pictures of the side profile, before and after, but I will try and update these later. It definately has more of a side ski jump, but not overly done, I am so pleased with my surgeon.
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Dr Briggs was very honest with me about what could go wrong, and the potential need for further reconstruction if I am not happy within the year. The anesthisist was also excellent and the pain medication supplied afterwards was more than adequate....unlike my BA (different surgeon)where I was writhing in agony for days.
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Definitely not painless for everyone! And definitely the recovery is uncomfortable.
I believe it is Dr Patrick Briggs in Australia
I am having rhinoplasty on Feb 3rd 2012
I was wondering if you would upload more pics
I just have a small hump that will be removed nothing is
Being done to my tip.
Anyway I really like ur post op pic.
Thanks
I want mine like urs
Very nice job. Your nose look nice and natural and you look younger too, you're really pretty.
Nice nose job. Enjoy.
Very pretty results--nicely defined! Thank you for sharing your experience with us here on RealSelf! I'm sure your story will help others going through rhinoplasty.