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Cast off!! New pics :)

  • posted 2 months ago
  • updated 18 days ago

Omg I still can't believe I'm finally going to get...

  • 7 Mar 2013
  • 1 month pre

Omg I still can't believe I'm finally going to get my nose done I have been wanting it for so long. I have been teased about my nose since middle school and still as an adult. I like my nose from the front but hate my profile its just huge. I feelblike as soon as I walk into a room my nose says hello to everyone before I do lol, it feels so good to be able to say exactly how i feel because now I know I am for sure getting it done now. I was feeling very nervous today going into my second consultation with the chosen surgeon , and I felt so comfortable with him so I feel very good about it. :)

So I have been very anxious and nervous just...

  • 20 Mar 2013
  • 29 days pre
So I have been very anxious and nervous just thinking about the whole process, but i am also trying to ignore the whole thing until it get closer i am still 1 month away. My pre op appt is April 4 so im excited and thats when i will pay off the rest of the balance. I read everyones reviews everyday and get very excited with all of your results :) but then i read bad reviews and get worried :/. But I am really glad i found this site it has helped me alot i am also trying to prepare myself for the rollercoaster of emotions you get after a rhinoplasty.

So i went to my pre-op yesturday and was still...

  • 5 Apr 2013
  • 13 days pre
So i went to my pre-op yesturday and was still feeling a bit nervous and wondering if i was doing the right thing. I have always believed in trusting your gutt feeling and as soon as i saw the Dr I felt very comfortable and all the doubting stops. I asked him if there was a bad result if he would do a revision he said it is rare it doesnt really happen to him but if it did he would do it free of charge I would just have to pay anesthesia fees and hospital fees wich is understandable. And i get very nervous but who doesnt huh and he told me just to drink a glass of wine the night before and when i arrived at the hospital they would give me happy stuff lol. I have a list of things for after my surgery thanks to everyone on realself has helped me alot. I love reading everyones stories and excited with your results :).

P.S sorry if i dont make sense in somethings my...

  • 5 Apr 2013
  • 13 days pre
P.S sorry if i dont make sense in somethings my laptop broke so i am doing all this on my phone and can't really re read the whole thing.

Well today i have been shopping for my meds. I...

  • 13 Apr 2013
  • 5 days pre
Well today i have been shopping for my meds. I cant believe its already in five days!! Some supplies i got are a U shape pillow, q-tips, gauze pads, vaseline, hydrogen peroxide, aquaphore, neosporin, facial wipes, new slippers, a new zip up sweater and a pair of yoga pans for the day of surgery. Umm i cant think of anything else i need hope i dont forget anything. Oh and i still need to go shopping for the food somethings i am planning on getting are gatorade, water, nutritional shakes, apple sauce, jello, ice cream, yogurt, and fruit cups. I will post again after my surgery wish me luck. :)






Oh i have a question: I am not sure what to wear as a zip up or button up shirt so should i just wear my zip up sweater with nothing underneath it?

Ok i made it! I just got home and dont feel too...

  • 18 Apr 2013
  • On day of treatment
Ok i made it! I just got home and dont feel too bad just nauseous and uncomfortable. Everything went pretty well the doc said i bled i little more than normal but im fine. Dr Rieger the nurses and anesthesiolist were wonderful and made me feel very comfortable. The dr showed me a pic of my nose and i am so excited it looks really good! :) well ill post more when i feel better.

So I got my cast off Thursday the 25th I felt so...

  • 27 Apr 2013
  • 9 days post
So I got my cast off Thursday the 25th I felt so weird because its so different. I really like it but I kind of freak out at times because I look different and I don't like the front view because its so swollen. I am trying to be patient and get used to it I hope I end up loving it. Doctor rieger has been great he did exactly what I told him I wanted. Thanks to everyone here you all have been so helpful through this whole process. Please let me know what you think.

I have a major concern. My smile is so weird and...

  • 28 Apr 2013
  • 10 days post
I have a major concern. My smile is so weird and ugly! does anyone know if this is nornal? That is one thing i really liked about myself my smile and now its so different. And i also feel the muscles around my eyea kinda tight when i blink. I hope this is temporary.

Yes!! So worth it. I still look like myself. And...

  • 29 Apr 2013
  • 11 days post
Yes!! So worth it. I still look like myself. And now i feel like i dont have to hide or try to avoid people seeing me from side profile. Still healing but happy! :)
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HannaP 15 May 2013
I wanna see more pics!!! The swelling is FINE...we all get it! You look so good!! I'm actually having stiffness issues with my smile also. It's a combination between my nose AND chin so I got a double wammy, so dont feel bad:) It's been a while since you've posted so I'm sure it's gone down alot more since then. Hope all is well..we all want an update soon!!
Carreram10 16 May 2013
Hi Hanna i just read your review update. I relate so much with you about feeling down :/. I thought it would be so much easier than,what it is. But let me tell you I love love your new look,you were already beautiful but you look so much better. I will update my review,with new pics soon. :)
CaptainCrunch 11 May 2013
Wow congrats you look so much better and prettier! Can't wait to see your progress in the next couple of weeks and months!
Carreram10 12 May 2013
Thank you so much!! Yes I will upload more pics.. The swelling gets better each day! :)
CaptainCrunch 13 May 2013
Can't wait I go on the 28th!
Carreram10 14 May 2013
How exciting! Well good luck to you and happy recovery! :)
CaptainCrunch 16 May 2013
Thank you!!
impatientlywaiting 11 May 2013
Wow so beautiful!! Congrats :)
Carreram10 12 May 2013
Thank you so much!! :)
chloe.bell 8 May 2013
I love your new look! such an amazing job :) Hope mine will look as great as yours!
Carreram10 10 May 2013
Aww thank you so much!! when is your surgery? Good luck with everything!!:)
Allie.06 4 May 2013
Hun it took about 3/4 weeks for my smile to completely go back I practiced a lot bc it seemed my upper lip wasn't going as high as before but it's all good now :)
CaptainCrunch 3 May 2013
You look great already can't wait to see your new progress pics
Carreram10 4 May 2013
Thank you!! :)
CaptainCrunch 11 May 2013
Your welcome!
takingchances'13 1 May 2013
Your results are amazing! Congrats :)
Carreram10 4 May 2013
Thank you!! :)
Suz17 1 May 2013
Love your results! you look beautiful :D
Carreram10 4 May 2013
Aww thank you!! :)
Allie.06 30 Apr 2013
Hi Hun! Your nose looks great more then likely it's just swelling. My smile took a while to come back about 4 weeks to full be back. I just practiced a lot. :D patience my dear you look beautiful
Carreram10 30 Apr 2013
Hi Allie! Thank you so much. I just freak out easily lol. To tell that my sisters say i need anxiety med jaja. You look very beautiful your self! I'm so happy to hear that my smile will be back soon! :)
jlowe 29 Apr 2013
WOW! Great Result!
Carreram10 29 Apr 2013
Thank you!:)
HannaP 29 Apr 2013
It hasnt been two weeks yet, you need to give yourself a chance to heal and to let the swelling go down. You look absolutely beautiful. Don't start looking for a little thing here and there. Things aren't going to be 100% for several months, so get that in your head. I know it's swollen to you, but to us we really can't tell and I'm so proud of you for doing this for yourself. Give it time, you will be back to your great smile in no time!!
Carreram10 29 Apr 2013
Thank you so much Hanna! I am now realizing that i am being really inpatient. After I told myself i wasnt going to freak out fo any little thing lol. I promise i will be patient :). And i am so proud of you as well for being as strong as you are! Hope you are healing well!

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