Every time I have a cold, especially at night, I experience panic and feelings of claustrophobia, as if I'm drowning. I'm unsure why I react this way, but I've heard that rhinoplasty is much more challenging than dealing with a cold. I'm concerned about whether I can mentally handle it, so I'm wondering if it's possible to request antiaxiety meds for the first few days to help prevent panic attacks . Would that be a viable option?? or should I just avoid rhinoplasty
Any suggestions? I do have diagnosed anxiety and find it hard to breathe due to anxiety. I don't take any medication for my anxiety. I've had this for almost 20 years where I find it difficult to breathe well. Nothing to do with my actual nose though, however I'm afraid I'll be so anxious if I'm not able to breathe from my nose after procedure. Wondering if I could do a tip Plasty without going under. Let me know thoughts and opinions, thanks.
Hi doctors, I am very anxious about the mouth breathing aspect post rhinoplasty surgery. I am aware that my nose will be completely blocked for a week and will be mainly breathing from my mouth. The idea freaks me out not only emotionally but actually physically. I don't think my body breaths well from my mouth, I tired blocking my nose with my hand and breath for 15-20 seconds, i get very very tired as I'm about to die or low in oxygen. I'm slightly overweight (+8 KGs) but otherwise healthy.
I've wanted a rhinoplasty for years. The only thing holding me back is the terrible anxiety I feel when thinking about discussing it with family. I've always been too terrified to admit my self consciousness about my nose to anyone. How do I get over this anxiety and also get the courage to discuss it with parents/deal with others finding out after? I know Id be much happier if I went through with the procedure. I hope Im not the only one who has struggled with this.
This is quite embarrassing for me to post in detail as I've tried to hide this my whole life. I've been born with a dermoid in my nose thankfully it is quite small and so could pass as a birthmark As I began going through puberty a small hair began growing from it, causing me endless anxiety, constantly plucking it and hoping people do not notice. I am scared of scarring. As I plan on getting surgery regardless It would be nice if it would also improve the overall aesthetic but not essential.
I want to have my nose done but I'm afraid of the recovery. I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks disorder and im afraid of not being able to breathe through nose after the surgery. For how many days you can't breathe through nose during recovery? In anxiety periods I couldn't breathe properly so it will remind me that memory and trigger anxiety or panic reactions. Please any information on the recovery process. And is piezo an easier method to recover concerning my problem? Thank you.
Hi Doctors, One month ago, I got a open rhinoplasty with alarplasty. However, no bones were broken. My nose bridge was enhanced with silicone implant and my tip was enhanced with my ear cartilage. I also had my alar reduced. Right now, there is not much swelling left and all incisions are healing well. I am now 4 weeks post-operation and was thinking if it is okay to smoke? Will smoking affect my final result? I know smoking is bad but I deal with anxiety and it calms me down.