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2 Months Post-op- Very Happy With My Results!
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So...where to start... My name is Sonya and I'm 17...
WORTH IT$7,280
So...where to start... My name is Sonya and I'm 17 years old and living in Vancouver, BC. I've hated my nose since I could remember. My nose has a huge dorsal hump and droops down when I smile. I had 2 friends get a rhinoplasty from Dr. Buonassisi and their noses turned out amazing. Upon further research I found that he had some of the best reviews in my area so I booked a consultation with him and booked the surgery the same day. I'm so excited that the day I've been waiting years for is just a few weeks away. I saved all the money for the surgery on my own :) .
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October 19, 2012
I'm so impressed by your ability to save your money for a goal. That's amazing! In your doc's pics, it looks like he's suggesting removing the hump, but leaving the nostrils and cartilage tip alone. It may cost more money to have him reduce the nostril size and reshape the tip/deproject the lower part of the nose. I'm sure he can send you a computer image of what that might look like, along with any price difference.
I went through one rhinoplasty in my early 20s, and had less done that I should have. Now I have to do it all over again. I have no advice other than to explore all options before you do anything.
I am inspired by your story, and wish you lots of luck. Keep us posted!
October 19, 2012
Your 17 too!! I'm also 17 and have my surgery booked for 12th December in the U.k.
How do you feel about the lead up to the surgery? I think I'm going to be a nervous wreck and I feel like i'll chicken out! Also your digital images look great. I'd quite like a similar result too.
It'd be great to hear about your surgery process and how you're recovery goes! Keep posting and best of luck :)
October 19, 2012
I'm actually not nervous at all! The only thing I worry about is that my nose won't look good but I'm sure it will. I'm more excited if anything, getting the actual surgery and recovery doesn't worry me at all. I hope your surgery goes well :)
UPDATED FROM sonyadd
Day of treatment
Today was the big day, my rhinoplasty! The surgery...
Today was the big day, my rhinoplasty! The surgery only took 1 hour and was one of the coolest experiences of my life. I was on twilight anesthesia meaning that I couldn't feel any pain but I was totally aware of everything that was going on and could talk to the surgeon/nurses. The nurses were so sweet and nice as well as the doctor. The weirdest part was when my lip was numb and it felt like a part of my lip was missing, it was so foreign to me. My teeth also felt odd and heavy. The surgery was totally pain-free and the worst part was sitting in recovery for an hour and a half because I felt totally fine and normal and was getting impatient because I wanted to go home already. Overall, I'm so happy. My bump/dorsal hump is completely gone.
When I got home around 11AM, I ate some crushed pineapple and took my antibiotics, gravol and pain medication and went straight to bed. I know I'm supposed to lay slightly upright on my back but i slept on my side as I usually do and didn't feel any discomfort. Is the way you sleep really that important? I just woke up from my nap an hour ago and had some mashed potatoes and I feel amazing! No pain at all, I totally feel like myself.
Oh and the best part- I can breath through my nose almost perfectly :D
When I got home around 11AM, I ate some crushed pineapple and took my antibiotics, gravol and pain medication and went straight to bed. I know I'm supposed to lay slightly upright on my back but i slept on my side as I usually do and didn't feel any discomfort. Is the way you sleep really that important? I just woke up from my nap an hour ago and had some mashed potatoes and I feel amazing! No pain at all, I totally feel like myself.
Oh and the best part- I can breath through my nose almost perfectly :D
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November 7, 2012
it looks so small and cute so far! excited for you ;)
November 7, 2012
I'm happy everything went so well for you! So far, the nose looks great, as far as we can tell. Keep us posted with pics as your recovery progresses!
November 7, 2012
By the way, it looks like he not only got rid of the bump but also the nose isn't sticking out as far as your computer image looked like it might. So maybe the tip and the nostrils will be smaller after all?
November 7, 2012
Funny how us big-nosed gals have learned to look at noses in such detail... we're experts at this particular analytical skill.
November 7, 2012
LOL I know right? I've become so obsessed with noses its the first thing I look at lately when I meet people. I was surprised that my nose doesn't stick out as much as I thought it would, which was my main concern.
November 7, 2012
That's awesome! I'm glad it went so well for you.
My surgery is on Thursday with Dr.Denton and I'm gonna be under twilight anesthesia as well but I'm nervous because I don't want to hear or see anything during the surgery..
November 7, 2012
I also wanted to be completely unaware and passed out during the surgery but I found twilight anesthesia really cool and fascinating. I bet you will enjoy it, don't worry! There's no pain, so there's nothing to worry about :)
November 7, 2012
Good to know :)
Wow only one hour for surgery.... that's so fast! I think he said mine will be 2.
Your nose looks really good so far!
UPDATED FROM sonyadd
1 day post
Day 2: I'm feeling awesome! No pain at all and had...
Day 2: I'm feeling awesome! No pain at all and had no trouble sleeping. I used a huge piece of foam under two pillows to make it comfortable. I haven't taken any more pain medication, just the antibiotics. My eyes are pretty puffy and I have some bruising but not as bad as some other people that I've seen. I can breathe through my nose a bit but it is easier to breathe through my mouth and it hasn't bothered me.
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November 8, 2012
You look great and you are going to love it! Glad it went well. You are a cute gal, before and after!
Wow, you saved all the money yourself, at 17?! Good job!!
I think the digital picture looks great, but can definitely understand why you might feel you need the projection reduced more. Have you talked about that with your doctor? I would definitely encourage you to before your surgery, that way you can make sure you are on the exact same page and he can tell you if that is achievable or not.
Keep us posted how you are doing in the next few weeks as the surgery date approaches.