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“An Amazing Experience! - White Plains, NY”

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Spent: $5,700 in White Plains, NY

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Updated 1 Oct 2011

Posted 17 Sep 2011

I had my procedure done last thursday and It's honestly the best thing I've done for myself. My whole life I had serious self esteem issues because of my nose and I finally decided to get the courage and do something about it.

Overall it's been a rollercoaster ride of emotions from excitment to fear to even dissapointment but now I love what I see in the mirror.

I'm still superrrr swollen! and I the important thing to keep in mind before getting this done is that you need to have patience! my nose looks bigger than before the surgery from the front view because of all the swelling but everyday it goes down and I can't stop looking at my profile it's just unreal!



Updated on 1 Oct 2011:
it's been exactly 3 weeks since my surgery. There's still swelling but I'm the only one that notices it. I'm starting to see some definition from the frontal view so excited! the swelling in the tip is still pretty significant. I can finally breath normally which I think means that the swelling inside the nose is subsiding as well. Will be posting more pics soon!

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Dr. C was so amazing! he's so honest and soothing. I knew he was the one I wanted to do my surgery after I saw his unbelievable before and after photos.

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dolce930 19 Sep 2011
You look FABULOUS so far! As you said....patience, patience, patience :) The swelling will take some time, but you will just get more pleased over the next few months.Thanks for posting a review, as they are so helpful for other patients looking to have surgery. Im glad you liked Dr.Ciardullo ( clearly by my review, I LOVED him. lol). Please dont hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions; I have sort of become an expert through my experience and all of the patients I speak to. lol How did hear about Dr. C?
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Stellaz23 19 Sep 2011
Thank you so much! you look amazing too! I'm so excited for the swelling to go down, every morning I just sit in the mirror for like 10 minutes examining it lol. I actually heard about him from this site, which is why I decided to post as well. I think it's such a great way to find a reputable doctor. I was dead set on a doctor in NYC but his prices were so unreasonable. Your results were just so perfect I had to see some more before and afters and when I did there was no question about it. I'm so excited that Dr. C finally has before and afters on his website he's just such an artist and people need to know about him!
dolce930 19 Sep 2011
I am so glad my profile helped you to find Dr. Ciardullo. He really does do amazing work! It will take about 5 months for you to start seeing real definition, but within a few weeks, you should see major improvement. You were beautiful before, you are more beautiful now...and you will be even more gorgeous as your nose heals! Again...don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, as I went through this myself :)
Stellaz23 19 Sep 2011
I absolutely will and thanks so much for posting your experience on here it's truly so helpful! :)
Angiemcc (Community Manager) 19 Sep 2011

Holy cow! What a difference. You were pretty before, but now...wow! Thanks so much for posting your story here on RealSelf. Have any recovery tips for others about to go through rhinoplasty?

Stellaz23 19 Sep 2011
Thank you so much! The most important thing that I keep stressing is to be patient. It's so hard waiting for results that you've wanted for so long but you'll drive yourself crazy if you stress about the swelling. I have a lot of swelling and I wasn't really prepared for that so it upset me at first but now I'm just taking it day by day and enjoying this new experience.
Karlita 19 Sep 2011
WOW!!! You look amazing! I have surgery scheduled with Dr. C this Thursday. I'm so excited!
Stellaz23 19 Sep 2011
thank you! that's so exciting! It'll be over before you know it. Keep us updated and best of luck! :)
New Jersey6995 19 Sep 2011
Did you just have surgery a week ago? Did you just get the cast off?
Stellaz23 19 Sep 2011
I had surgery on September 8th and my cast was removed on the 15th.
New Jersey6995 20 Sep 2011
Wow...you look amazing. I can't believe you just had rhinoplasty. You look like you were born with your new nose.
Stellaz23 20 Sep 2011
thank you! I wish it was the nose I was born with lol :)
bellport828 20 Sep 2011
Although ur still very swollen u look amazing like a movie star that doctor did a wonderful job on u. Can't wait to see how it will look after the swelling goes down
Stellaz23 20 Sep 2011
thank you so much! that's so sweet! you look amazing too! did you see a significant change after a few weeks?
bellport828 22 Sep 2011
It comes and goes lol. Took me 3 weeks before my nose started to drop in size a lil bit. But I still have to wait a long time to see results because I have thick oily skin on my nose
Pjbis 24 Sep 2011
Hi, You realy do look breath taking. Did you have open or closed rhinoplasty? Also, what did you tell family and friends. I have been operated on the 20th of Septenber and the splint wont be removed for another week. Im scared stiff of people noticing the fact I have had a nose job..... How did you handle it?
Stellaz23 25 Sep 2011
Thank you! I had a closed rhinoplasty. The only people that knew I was having the procedure were my parents and sister. I was afraid people would notice also but when I went back to work no one said a thing. I can't tell you if it's because they didnt want to be rude and ask or if they just didn't notice but everything was normal. I really wouldn't worry about it if I were you,Good luck with your surgery I would love updates!
legallyblonde502 30 Sep 2011
You look BEAUTIFUL! (before and after!) Do you have any before or after pictures with a frontal straight on view?
I'm considering this doctor even though I live across the country. (I don't have the typical nose people get work on. I have a wide bridge and bulbous tip but no hump.)
Stellaz23 1 Oct 2011
Thank you so much! I haven't posted any frontal view pictures because my nose is super swollen from the front,It actually looks bigger than before the surgery. he narrowed the tip and shaved down the hump so most of the swelling is in that part of my nose, I'll definitely post some soon. You should definitely go see Dr. C there's no doubt in my mind that he'll do an amazing job on you. Good Luck!
dolce930 7 Oct 2011
Check out my profile...I had a very wide bridge,and bulbous tip and also have some frontal pictures for you to see. He is completely worth going cross country for! I know from some other out-of-town patients on here, that he lets you schedule your consult and surgery within a day or so of eachother so that you only have to make one trip. Let me know if you have any questions :)
cayman3 1 Oct 2011
I am so excited to see more pictures of you!!
legallyblonde502 2 Oct 2011
Awesome! How long was the period of time between your consultation and your actual surgery?
Stellaz23 3 Oct 2011
My consultation was on August 3rd. I scheduled my surgery for September 8th and a had a pre op visit about 3 weeks before the surgery.
cayman3 15 Oct 2011
How are you feeling? How is your swelling now? Any new pictures?
legallyblonde502 17 Oct 2011
Did Dr. C have additional before and after pictures in his office (other than those on his website)?

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