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Ethnic Rhinoplasty - London, GB
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I am having my primary ethnic rhinoplasty in...
sugarbabe100July 2, 2013
$6,100
I am having my primary ethnic rhinoplasty in London on Friday, I am so nervous and excited at the same time!!
I love the features that I was blessed with but I have always been self-conscious about by nose. The only reason I didn't have the procedure already was because I was scared of the backlash from friends and family of "not wanting to be black". I have decided to go ahead anyway as I realise that in this life you cannot please everyone and people will criticise you no matter what you do or don't do.
I had my final pre-op consulation yesterday and Dr Ion generated some 3D images to give me an idea of what I will look like post-op. I have started taking arnica and bromelain in preparation for surgery. I will update with photos soon.
I love the features that I was blessed with but I have always been self-conscious about by nose. The only reason I didn't have the procedure already was because I was scared of the backlash from friends and family of "not wanting to be black". I have decided to go ahead anyway as I realise that in this life you cannot please everyone and people will criticise you no matter what you do or don't do.
I had my final pre-op consulation yesterday and Dr Ion generated some 3D images to give me an idea of what I will look like post-op. I have started taking arnica and bromelain in preparation for surgery. I will update with photos soon.
UPDATED FROM sugarbabe100
1 day post
24 hours post op
sugarbabe100July 6, 2013
I can't believe that I actually went through with it! Dr Ion seemed very pleased with the results. I however had a little breakdown when I looked in the mirror and saw I looked like miss piggy! I have been assured by Dr Ion and others that this is merely a temporary thing and will resolve itself. I had a rib graft but I am in no pain at all just a little uncomfortable from being in bed all day. So sleepy though from the anaesthetic. Will update again when fully awake!
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July 9, 2013
I had rhinoplasty with Lucian Ion too and my first reaction when they took the cast off was the same as yours. I thought I looked like Miss Piggy but let me reassure you that after 10 days my nose is starting to look normal. Just hang in there!
July 9, 2013
Thank you so much that is re-assuring! I am only four days in so I guess I will have to wait a while longer. Are an ethnic patient out of interest?
July 10, 2013
That's a good approach, just be patient and take it very easy! My nose is starting to look like the one I wanted but it's still very swollen. We've got a long way to go yet but it'll be worth it in the end. I'm not an ethnic patient... But everyone was against me having surgery, at the end of the day you've got to do what makes you happy so well done for going through with it.
UPDATED FROM sugarbabe100
4 days post
Four days post op
sugarbabe100July 9, 2013
Today has been the hardest day for me as I have struggled to breath out of my left nostril so I am worried about how I will sleep tonight. I can't complain to much as I have not really had any pain (which is great considering the rib graft). Cast off is on Friday, cannot wait, though I am apprehensive about the removal of my internal splints...
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Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! You have to make yourself happy in this life and that's the truth, especially when it comes to your body.
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