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Sharing My Rhinoplasty Recovery Experience
UPDATED FROM LarsFox
Almost a year after surgery!
WORTH IT$5,500
So it's been almost a year, and I figured I would update some photos so people can see me without the swelling and what a year's worth of time looks like. Again, I don't have many pictures but here are a few.
The only things that bother me in which I have noticed now that I didn't have before my surgery are:
- I have developed worse allergies and sneeze more. That may or may not have anything to do with the surgery but its noticeable.
- the doctor told me to wait three weeks to wear my glasses or sun glasses to prevent indentions in the bridge of my nose that would become permanent... Which I did.... And yet I now feel an indention in the bone of my bridge from wearing my glasses and take them off (it's always there, but not that noticeable on the surface, but I can deff. Feel it if I rub the bridge).
- the tip of my nose never feels the same since the surgery. It's not a totally freaking out bad sort of thing, but it just never fully regained all of the feeling like it did before the surgery. It doesn't interfere with my life or anything and I never notice it unless I fiddle around with it or press really hard trying to feel all up on it. Lol
That is it though!
The only things that bother me in which I have noticed now that I didn't have before my surgery are:
- I have developed worse allergies and sneeze more. That may or may not have anything to do with the surgery but its noticeable.
- the doctor told me to wait three weeks to wear my glasses or sun glasses to prevent indentions in the bridge of my nose that would become permanent... Which I did.... And yet I now feel an indention in the bone of my bridge from wearing my glasses and take them off (it's always there, but not that noticeable on the surface, but I can deff. Feel it if I rub the bridge).
- the tip of my nose never feels the same since the surgery. It's not a totally freaking out bad sort of thing, but it just never fully regained all of the feeling like it did before the surgery. It doesn't interfere with my life or anything and I never notice it unless I fiddle around with it or press really hard trying to feel all up on it. Lol
That is it though!
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UPDATED FROM LarsFox
---- UPDATE 11-11-12 ---- Hello everyone! I...
---- UPDATE 11-11-12 ----
Hello everyone! I posted some new pictures last night in response to the requests to see my progress and to just keep giving a good perspective to anyone who might be looking to get this procedure done. As of now I am still EXTREMELY happy with the results of my procedure and very thankful for the job my surgeon did and with the look of my new nose.
I am now 6 months post surgery. If you look at my before and current pictures, you can easily see the differences in my nose. The only thing that I still see as a current symptom of post-surgery recovery is that the tip is still a bit swollen. Dr. Stein has assured me that this should continue to see improvement and that a nose is not completely recovered from surgery (meaning that the swelling will not completely subside) until a full year has passed since the procedure.
One other note, I realized (as of this update) that I had incorrectly listed the price of my procedure. I had forgotten to include the $500 deposit into the final price (my husband remembered, but I didn't) so that's why that has changed since my previous updates.
So, that's about it from me for this update post. Thank you for all the support and encouragement and positive interest that everyone has been expressing. Surgery--especially cosmetic surgery--is often not an easy choice, but it's great communities like this full of caring people that make it possible for those of us who are scared or feeling alone to make the best choice for ourselves. Thank you again!!
: )
Hello everyone! I posted some new pictures last night in response to the requests to see my progress and to just keep giving a good perspective to anyone who might be looking to get this procedure done. As of now I am still EXTREMELY happy with the results of my procedure and very thankful for the job my surgeon did and with the look of my new nose.
I am now 6 months post surgery. If you look at my before and current pictures, you can easily see the differences in my nose. The only thing that I still see as a current symptom of post-surgery recovery is that the tip is still a bit swollen. Dr. Stein has assured me that this should continue to see improvement and that a nose is not completely recovered from surgery (meaning that the swelling will not completely subside) until a full year has passed since the procedure.
One other note, I realized (as of this update) that I had incorrectly listed the price of my procedure. I had forgotten to include the $500 deposit into the final price (my husband remembered, but I didn't) so that's why that has changed since my previous updates.
So, that's about it from me for this update post. Thank you for all the support and encouragement and positive interest that everyone has been expressing. Surgery--especially cosmetic surgery--is often not an easy choice, but it's great communities like this full of caring people that make it possible for those of us who are scared or feeling alone to make the best choice for ourselves. Thank you again!!
: )
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November 11, 2012
Great results! Your new nose looks beautiful, as do you. Your original nose in the hat picture is a crack-up!!
November 11, 2012
I love the way you wrote everything - you're hilarious and your sense of humor helps lighten things up. I too am a little bit nervous about the pain of cast removal and reading your blog put me totally at ease. Hopefully your breathing problems have disappeared or will disappear... keep us updated. :)
November 12, 2012
Thank youf or sharing your story. I'm having my hump removed this Friday however, I am extremely nervous and scared. Any advice? I have watched how the procedure is done (which was totally stupid) which now I feel like I freaked myself out. All of the blogs that I have read do bring comfort to me because everyone who has gone through the procedure says its really not that pain. I appreciate any advice you can give me,
November 12, 2012
Don't be nervous! If you are under general anasthetic you seriously won't feel a thing. You go to sleep, wake up, and it's done. The team of people working on you are skilled professionals and you'll be well taken care of. Recovery is easy - annoying or uncomfortable at most.
November 25, 2012
I loved reading your story. You have such a positive attitude about it all and It's refreshing to read reviews like yours. I am now at day 5 post-op and I am hoping the worst of it is behind me! I have swelling still under my eyes and in my cheeks, and yellow bruising near my eyes. Overall the pain level wasn't too bad, just uncomfortable and time has been moving so slow it feels. I hear ya with the 'stir-crazy' thing- it can be boring just lying in bed all day waiting around. I have my family caring for me which is great. Anyway, thanks for sharing your story! The nose looks great and I'm happy you are pleased with the results. I keep looking at my nose in the mirror thinking it's still so big- I also got my hump in the bridge removed and cartilage taken out from my bulbous tip. I am hoping it's just because it's still very swollen. I am hoping I will be just as happy with my final outcome as you are. :-)
July 17, 2014
Hi, I had open rhinoplasty about a month ago now, and I same as you, had the hump in my nose removed and cartilage taken from the tip to reduce size but although I can see change, the hump and tip are still noticeable. I've been reassured it's just swelling, but was just wondering how long it took for you to see the final result/ noticeable change and also whether you were happy with it? :-)
UPDATED FROM LarsFox
November 2012, All swelling except te tip is...
November 2012,
All swelling except te tip is swollen still a tad. Somedays it feels more swollen than others, but it's barely noticeable. To me I think it should be smaller, but when I try to picture it... Any smaller and it wouldn't look right on me. Either way...
I still have a few months to see the "full" results.
Ultimately I just love it. I really can't believe I didn't do it sooner and I feel like I would have been forever regretting it if I didn't do it.
: )
All swelling except te tip is swollen still a tad. Somedays it feels more swollen than others, but it's barely noticeable. To me I think it should be smaller, but when I try to picture it... Any smaller and it wouldn't look right on me. Either way...
I still have a few months to see the "full" results.
Ultimately I just love it. I really can't believe I didn't do it sooner and I feel like I would have been forever regretting it if I didn't do it.
: )
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November 10, 2012
You are a talented writer! Thanks for sharing your story in such a authentic, fun way. Will you put up recent pics? Would love to see the nose now!
November 10, 2012
Hey congrats! Thanks for sharing your story. Would you please post some new photos of the front and side? My nose is sort of like yours (long and skinny) and I'd like to see your result. I am close to NC so I will look into your dr more. Thanks!
November 11, 2012
Hey sorry I didn't post pics for a while. I tend to forget to update as months go by. Anyhow, the side view is obviously very different where as the front I am not too sure about, but it's hard to tell myself. The tip of my nose is still swollen but I think it's not AS big compared to my before pics. As long as it's fits my face though right? I guess we will see.
Let me know if you have any more questions or concerns and good luck with finding a doctor! =D
November 10, 2012
I, too, hope you post recent pics. I'd love to see them! My surgery with Dr. Stein is in 4 days! :)
November 11, 2012
Sorry I didn't post new pictures for a while. Busy with life, etc. Anyhow, I am glad you found a doctor! Especially Dr. Stein! Two more days!
Looking back at the whole thing... the worst part for me still was having dry mouth from sleeping with my mouth open. Seriously... that sucked.
Make sure to start taking Arnica vitamin supplements to help prevent bruising! I would start asap. Helped me a lot.
Well, I know you will do just fine! Don't stress! =D
Let me know how things go!
-L
November 12, 2012
Wow! Your nose looks amazing!! Really great results. Did it turn out exactly as you had hoped/expected? I've started taking arnica and now I'm just ready to get the surgery over with. :) Feeling very excited and anxious!
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