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Anyone Have a Crooked Nose to Begin with AND a Crooked Nose Still Afterwards?

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I am still unhappy with the results 2-1/2 months...

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tryingtofindmyselfSeptember 8, 2011
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I am still unhappy with the results 2-1/2 months after, and am seeking out revision specialists. I've read too many reviews where people go back to teh original doctor for a revision, and it doesn't work out the 2nd time either. I am not going to make that mistake, although I can see why it is tempting - the doctor doesn't charge you for it! Even though I don't have money for the revision as of yet (I am still paying off this bad nose job), I will find a way hopefully! Because I am not doing this more than twice (In fact, I never wanted to do it more than once! Shame on me for being lazy and picking a local doctor because of convenience!) =(

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J. David Holcomb, MD

J. David Holcomb, MD

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2018anon
January 24, 2013
I had my nose done with great results to the profile but ended up with a small bump on one side. Had another doctor fix it, but it is still there. My nose curves to one side, but I think that has more to do with having allergies and pushing my nose ore to one side than the other when wiping my nose. My mother has the same thing, she has allergies and she has never had surgery. I would go with the doctor's suggest to press on the area with the bump. This is what I do when my nose begins curving too much to the side and it does help.
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I saw my doctor for my 6-week check-up on July...

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tryingtofindmyselfAugust 16, 2011

I saw my doctor for my 6-week check-up on July 21st. He said there is still quite a bit of swelling, but he also acknowledged that my nose appears crooked at teh to between my eyes (it never appeared crooked before... He noticed that one side of my nasal bridge looks more "hollow" and the other side has a bump. He attributed this to the nasal bones and their "memory" of where they used to be. He said they must have moved a bit, and instructed me to press for 5 minutes, 3 times a day, on the side that seems to have more of a bump. He says to push hard enough that it is "uncomfortable". Also, it appears that I am developing a small bump on my profile now. =(

Additionally, he addressed that we may need to use some filler for the "hollow" side and shave some of the bony bump off the other side (in an "in-office" procedure, with just local anesthetic). I got upset at this news. First of all, this was the first time the doc has acknowledged there is some asymmetry. Second of all, I don't want more surgery, and now he's talking about these other procudures to fix his original procedure. I am not sure I want him to touch my nose again, especially if he screwed it up the first time. On the downside, I don't have the money to go to a revision specialist, or anyone else for that matter at this time.

Does anyone know IF I let him inject filler and/or shave some bone in an in-office precedure, what that will entail (pain, result, recovery time, etc.), and whether or not it would be more difficult for a revision afterward?

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UPDATED FROM tryingtofindmyself

Went back to the doctor yesterday for 2-week...

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tryingtofindmyselfJuly 7, 2011
Went back to the doctor yesterday for 2-week post-op checkup. He still didn't seem worried about anything. I do have a tremendous amount of swelling, though, so he injected the tip of my nose to help the swelling go down. The tip is very hard and puffy. He also advised that I apply a little pressure to one side of my nose for 5 minutes at a time daily to help the swelling go down. We'll see. I will try to remain optimistic! 

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Luna from nowhere
July 7, 2011
Hi there !!!Hope you are doing well !! How was your meeting with the surgeon ? Are you ok with your results ? Let me know everything !
Im from the south of France actually, from Marseille :) But going very often to Paris !! If you need any advices about places etc email me (your email is not correct) al7 AROBAS hotmail.fr
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tryingtofindmyself
July 7, 2011

It's {Email address removed. Please send email addresses via RealSelf's personal messaging system}, but if you see four astericks, the website might be blocking it. If that happens this time, I will try to figure out a different way to type it.

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Luna from nowhere
August 7, 2011
Hello !! :) How do you feel now ? How is your nose ? Hope everything is alright !!
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