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“Septorhinoplasty-Finally Doing It After 20 Years! - Troy, MI”

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Updated 8 Mar 2012

Posted 4 Oct 2011

I have a dorsal bump made worse by a deviated septum from an injury in College (guy goes to punch a guy at a frat party, guy ducks, hits me)! As I've grown older my bump has gotten more pronounced as has the deviated septum.



Updated on 19 Oct 2011:
Ok so I did it! I've posted some 6 day post op pics. Will post more after tape is off.

Updated on 19 Oct 2011:
For anyone heading into surgery, I highly suggest Dermablend makeup for the week after, it's used to cover bruises and tattoos. It really works well.

Updated on 10 Nov 2011:
Well, I am one month since my surgery. Good news and not so good news.....My bones are straight and healing well, my profile looks great, BUT....my front lower septum shifted to it's original position! So my front view is in fact crooked. In 2 months I go back and have a smaller, shorter procedure done to put the tip back in it's straight spot. Frustrating, but I waited 20 years to do this so a 2 months wait will be worth it to have it done right. Grrrrr

Updated on 12 Jan 2012:
I had my revision yesterday. Was put out as before but much shorter procedure. My septum had shifted over so it was shifted back into place. I haven't needed any pain meds, just stuffy and runny and have some tape on my nose. Supposed to have stitches removed tomorrow.

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casablanca 6 Oct 2011
Good luck! What made you go for it now?
SCB71 6 Oct 2011
40th Birthday present to myself!
NY state of mind 6 Oct 2011
You're very pretty !!!!! I'm sure your profile will look amazing ! I can't wait to see pictures of your frontal and side view after the surgery, don't be embarrassed if you are still swollen ! I'm sure everyone would love to see them and I'm sure you will look beautiful....good luck and I wish you will love your new nose.
SCB71 7 Oct 2011
Thank you!
Luna from nowhere (RealFriend) 6 Oct 2011
You will LOVE it !! I mean I can already picture you without your hump and it will look fantastic :) Good luck !
Pjbis 6 Oct 2011
I'm 39 and also just got it done. Whilst my husband was apprehensive about me getting rhinoplasty at first. He now can't stop telling me how great it looks. Good luck with it all, you a really beautiful now but I'm sure you'll be even more gorgeous soon.
NY state of mind 6 Oct 2011
Do you mind letting me know how much the doctor is charging you?
SCB71 6 Oct 2011
$7800
Nosee 6 Oct 2011
Best of luck to you!! When is your surgery?? I agree with other posters that your new nose will really enhance the other pretty features on your face!
SCB71 7 Oct 2011
My surgery is October 12. Soon!
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 6 Oct 2011

Talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time! I'm glad you're able to get this fixed, though. You're already gorgeous, so this will be the icing on the cake. Please keep us posted on how you're feeling as your big day nears. Any nervousness? Or just excitement now?

SCB71 7 Oct 2011
I'm excited for the change but a bit anxious about IV sedation. I've had this type of sedation before and remember hearing things, so I would just rather be totally out.
AmW920x0 8 Oct 2011
it's nice to see other people from michigan on this site :) Makes me know that i'm not alone since surgery "is a big deal". I had mine out of bloomfield on July 20th. have you told anyone that you are having the surgery?
SCB71 8 Oct 2011
I'm pretty quiet about it since it's a very personal decision, I finally told my sister and a few friends, my husband of course is taking me. I think some people judge you for being too vain but it's what I have to look at so that's why I don't usually share with too many. These forums are great because people like myself are doing things for the same reason...for ourselves.
Kristy978 10 Oct 2011
oh my gosh, 2 days! i'm so excited for you! you're going to love it!
SCB71 11 Oct 2011
I have my pre op appt. today and have all of my pre surgery goodies: arnica Montana, homeopath toothpaste (not being able to use anything with mint is a bummer, the toothpaste doesn't make your teeth feel clean), probiotics, bactriban ointment and will be getting my Vicodin later. Excited and a bit anxious but overall very excited!
SCB71 11 Oct 2011
Ok had my pre op today, blood draw to check for anemia and discussed my face and my nose plan. I'm first tomorrow AM......stomach is a bit flighty! Trying to think ahead to when I'm done with surgery! Will post more AFTER!
SCB71 12 Oct 2011
I'm done! My biggest fear going into this was hearing and noticing when he broke my nose, I FELT NOTHING!!!! And was completely out. I feel pretty darn great, slept right after for a few hours but have been up and eating already and changed a gauze pad once. Can't wait to see more later!
nemor 18 Nov 2011
Were u Knocked out completely or just sedated??
Kristy978 12 Oct 2011
yay! cant wait to hear more, doesnt it feel good to have it done? congrats and glad youre feeling fine !
SCB71 13 Oct 2011
Day two, stuffed nose really is the only thing bugging me. Anyone see Me Myself and Irene when Jim Carey gets the nose job...one nostril keeps whistleing , that's what mine is doing. Still changing guaze as my left side is dripping a bit. Dr. G called last night at my hotel to check on me. I go back tomorrow to have my nose unstuffed. Only took pain meds yesterday, just feel a dull headache now.
nosy 111 13 Oct 2011
You were beautiful before, I'm sure you'll be even prettier now!1
Kristy978 13 Oct 2011
My nose is still stuffy, not a complete block like right after surgery but it's annoying for sure .
SCB71 15 Oct 2011
Was in yesterday for stitch removal and gauze removal, painless. Had to put the gauze back on though because my nose still drips a bit....that's a bit annoying. Cast off Tue AM. Have just been taking an occasional Tylenol extra strength for minor throbbing. My tip looks super puffy so I'm looking forward to that going down! Will post pics when I'm off my iPad.
nosy 111 18 Oct 2011
Your result looks stunning. Wow!!

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