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Rhinoplasty, June 2012, Houston, TX...I did it!!!

Oh no! I am so sorry that after 3 rhinoplasty procedures you were not able to get what you wanted. Try to wait it out, maybe the swelling is distracting the nose from what it will actually look like. 2 months is still so early. I am 8+ months out and I am still continuing to change and heal monthly. Have you consulted with your doctor about this? Did he offer any help or advice? I wish you all the best! If your doctor is not helping, maybe you can consult another recommended doctor for advice on what to do. I really hope all goes well. Again, I am so sorry! My nostrils are uneven too, i think nostrils are just normally uneven and the surgery brings it out even more. But, if you are seeing bumps and other concerning things, you should definitely ask your surgeon why this is happening. Stay posted! I hope you find some answers!

Hi Morgan7! Yes, my nose definitely "bounced" between swollen and not swollen. At times, it does suck to wake up and feel like you're regressing in progress. But, I agree, hang in there! Each body heals differently. Try to follow your doctor's recommendations and also make sure to keep focused on the "'end" product! Swelling can really play with our minds! I did go through and at times continue to go through "Oh NO!" moments.. but, it does get better. It's just a very slow process :). Hope this helped!

hi stylesgirl- please do not worry or panic. what you are seeing is completely normal! i promise! i remember feeling very hurt and frightened when i came home after the bandages came off. i looked so weird, swollen, big and just different. my main advice is: -give it time :) i know its easier said.. but you just have to take care of yourself and give it time :) -don't make the mistake i did.. dont compare your healing to ANYONE elses :) we all HEAL DIFFERENTLY.. i wish i had that inked on my head hahah.. we all really heal so differently and just take care of yourself and allow your face/nose to heal.. they have been through a lot :)! -also, the healing for this surgery is very subtle and very slow.. you will never wake up and say "wow its what i wanted.." it will take days, months to start seeing the results you wanted.. remember: a few months of healing is worth a lifetime of having the nose you wanted. i made the mistake of being so hard on myself.. just keep yourself busy, try not to focus and look at your nose so closely everyday, surround yourself with movies, food, friends, shopping (lightly..rest is sooo important!!) i promise you will feel and look great and how you wanted in the next few months to come or even sooner!!! :) best wishes & keep me posted! i will also try to update my pics when i am back in town!!

no shots, i just rested a lot and applied cool compresses and my arnica ;). so sorry for the late reply!!

Hi Cara790! Well every surgery is priced depending on the extent of work you'll need..cosmetic and functional issues can raise or lower the price! Also, I would PLEAD anyone to save up and go to someone they like rather than someone cheaper. This surgery is very EMOTIONAL!! You have to be in the right hands! I went up & down SO many times.. and having a good surgeon and office staff makes a BIG difference. His price range for me was close to 9-10,000. I cant remember the actual quote..but it was definitely in that ballpark! Best Wishes!!!