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I hate my nose since I realized how big it was....
$9,000
I hate my nose since I realized how big it was. 7th grade graduation when we had to outline our profile and Hang for all to see. That day will stick in my mind forever. Iam going for a consult on 2/7/13. Iam scared but so excited. Mixed emotions about it. I want to look like me but I dont want my nose the center of attention anymore. I will keep everyone posted. Iam blessed by my family being super supportive. My father passed away 14 years ago to cancer and I have his nose teaot. That is why I havent gone through with it yet. But my family is not mad they actually are great support. We will see :)
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January 28, 2013
Thank you! I can wait until February Iam counting down ..10 days for the consult :)
UPDATED FROM Satir07
3 years pre
Ok so I was seen a week sooner, today with the...
Ok so I was seen a week sooner, today with the Doctor. I was impressed. I have read up on this surgery and found to go for different consults with acouple different Doctors. I felt confident about what he had to say and I believe he understood what I want. He is a Plastic Surgeon who is fairly new (few years into this practice) I heard great things about him, and personally asked him how many times he does Rhinoplasty's. He was honest with me and said they arent very common he has done a decent amount of them. I asked him if I should seek different option and he said it would never hurt to go see another Doctor. He referenced one that I have an appointment with this month who is a ENT facial plastic surgeon who has many years under his belt .The thing is, if Iam comfortable and I feel he knows what I am asking for do I go and get a second opinion? Confused....
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January 31, 2013
As of right now they are submitting through insurance because I do have an obstructed breathing issue, I know I willl have to pay for the rhinoplasty. In hopefully 2 weeks they can tell me a cost.. I hope sooner than later!
February 3, 2013
You're gorgeous!!
And oh god did I hate those friggin profile outlines at school, I think I had a class that did one in elementary middle school and high school! Horrible things.
I would make sure the doctor you are considering has excellent reviews, there's no better way to find out how good he is than from previous patients so look him up here on realself and google him too! If you're confident I. His abilities and he is on the same page as you with your expectations than I wouldn't second guess it. If the consultation feels off to you definitely get a second opinion
Also check out his before and after images and see if you like the improvements:) you can see those images on this site as well if he has an account
I have some videos on my page that may be helpful for preparing for the surgery:)
Good luck and lots of love!
UPDATED FROM Satir07
29 days pre
Less Than 1 Month- Rhino/Septo
I joined 3 years ago thinking about Rhinoplasty ( thinking forever about it) but I did not go through with it. I finally decided I absolutely want this, for my own reasons and to breath better. I Googled the best surgeons around my state in Pennsylvania and found my Doctor in New Jersey. I am super confident in him, he was wonderful and I am feeling extremely excited. I also am getting nervous, but I know that's common. This is a big change!
I see him this Wednesday for a pre op appointment, than good old September 26th I get my new nose. Does any one have any advice about the aftercare? I want to do everything I can to lessen the swelling, and any advice before surgery care?
I see him this Wednesday for a pre op appointment, than good old September 26th I get my new nose. Does any one have any advice about the aftercare? I want to do everything I can to lessen the swelling, and any advice before surgery care?
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September 5, 2016
Follow all of your surgeon's instructions. My surgeon had me stop all blood thinning medications, including ibuprofen and aspirin, vitamin E, a couple of weeks prior and following surgery. Also it was very important to wear the splint, drape iced washcloths over the forehead the first night and change them regularly, and keep the head elevated while testing to limit swelling and bruising. My bruising has been minimal and just a little swelling between my eyes/above the nose. I had the dorsal hump taken down, the nasal bones narrowed a bit (involves osteotomies--controlled breaks in the nasal bones), the septum straightened and the tip cartilages refined. My surgeon did not use any grafts, which I hear can cause extra swelling and pain.
I'm so excited for you! Here's a list of questions to ask your prospective surgeons (don't be afraid to go on more than one consultation). Please let us know how it goes!