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Scheduled Rhinoplasty in August 2013 - Anxious!! - Virginia Beach, VA
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7 months post
Pictures March 19th
$7,000
Here are some after pictures.
Good News: I LOVE what the surgeon has done with my nose! The bridge is more defined, the tip looks nice and refined from all angles, the nostrils are smaller but not too small, so my nose still looks ethnic.
NOT SO BAD NEWS: Looks like I might have to have a revision. I have a couple of small concerns which will probably require some very small adjustments. Also, we found that my nasal bone on the right side "jets out" a bit, more than on the left side. This has caused my nose to look puffy on that one side. I thought it was swelling before but its the bone itself. Based on my last meeting with him, it looks like he will have to break my nose to make both side even. My next meeting will be in April!
I will be posting an update as soon as I find out my next surgery date.
Good News: I LOVE what the surgeon has done with my nose! The bridge is more defined, the tip looks nice and refined from all angles, the nostrils are smaller but not too small, so my nose still looks ethnic.
NOT SO BAD NEWS: Looks like I might have to have a revision. I have a couple of small concerns which will probably require some very small adjustments. Also, we found that my nasal bone on the right side "jets out" a bit, more than on the left side. This has caused my nose to look puffy on that one side. I thought it was swelling before but its the bone itself. Based on my last meeting with him, it looks like he will have to break my nose to make both side even. My next meeting will be in April!
I will be posting an update as soon as I find out my next surgery date.
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UPDATED FROM 23320
6 days post
so ready
Today I woke up and moisturized the inside of my nose with the saline spray. I will be doing this all day since the splints/cast are removed on tomorrow. Hopefully they will slide out with no pain. Right now they fee like they have attached themselves to my insides! Lol...I need relief from them! I slept good last night. When I woke up I was actually laying on my side which is contrary to what the doctor ordered. However my body was fully aware and I didn't have any issues rolling onto my nose during sleep.
My tip is still very swollen and hard...the bridge is sore also, hence the cartilage implant. I have read that its normal for a while especially for thick (ethnic) skin. Gosh, I am just very curious of how it looks with the cast off. I return to work in 4 days!
My tip is still very swollen and hard...the bridge is sore also, hence the cartilage implant. I have read that its normal for a while especially for thick (ethnic) skin. Gosh, I am just very curious of how it looks with the cast off. I return to work in 4 days!
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I had a droopy tip too man. Doesn't it feel so good to get rid of! Good luck tomorrow. I hope you're happy with everything/
How do you think you're gong to 'deal' with the people that day stupid things like 'do you want a Michael Jackson nose???!!!!'
Clearly- we don't want that- and I have only told 5 people I want surgery: parents, sister, 'close friend'-lives near me and will most likely see me, and one other friend. Only my close friend has been absolutely negative about the whole thing to the point where I regret even saying anything to her (I could have just done it and avoided her) now what??
My family knows about the surgery. My close friends also too. I don't have any worries about jokes....we can't let stuff like that get to us. I normally don't have issues with respect from my friends. My brothers are another story, but I expect that from them because we have always picked with each other. My best friend thought my surgery was a good idea only if was complete sure and had good reasoning. As far as your friend goes, she is probably thinking of it at surface value. Maybe you should have an in depth conversation with her about the topic so that she can see that this really is something serious for you. I think once she understands that you really aren't happy, she will support your decision.
Also- did the doctor tell you up front he was going to use cartilage for your bridge? Or is he 'seeing what works best' and then he told you what he put in there?
I'm so excited for you tomorrow!! Thanks for answering my questions! Xoxo
He told me up front that there are two options. Gore Tex...which is very thin and can be stacked to achieve desired thickness, or donated cartilage which is thicker and shows better under ethnic skin. I went with cartilage. I'm excited too! I need to be sleep lol
Can you post after pics?
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OMG thats awesome!! When does your cast come off?? I want to see because it looks like Dr. Choe might be the one for me.
Richmond, VA
It comes off this Tuesday. I will upload a picture
How many days are you post op now ?
I'm current 5 days post op. Cast comes off in two days
How's your day going ?
My day is good. I went out to the grocery store today. Grabbed some veggies and some fish. I cooked when I got home and enjoyed dinner. Water and an apple is what I had for dessert lol. I have not been in a lot of pain today. Still a lot of swelling. I took my prescribed meds and my bromelain and arnica supplements. Im all good. How are you?
As much as you can rest up and heal .
Just read ur interesting story. I hope u like ur results. Will be checking ur post photos. Thanks.
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