Manders1102

Glad I Had Rhinoplasty - CA

Thanks! It was over $7k. I had one other consult. My doctor was referred by two people who work in the field, so I had very good referrals to go by and have absolutely no regrets about my decision.

I had to go about 6 weeks without wearing sunglasses. Big hats were key.

Thanks Romes. You are looking great too!

Hi BrazilianGypsy thanks for the comment! No, he does not pack noses. I had a drip pad under my nose that caught the discharge. Over the first few days I had to change the pad every few hours. The key was staying rested and calm, so my body would heal. Also, staying propped up by a few pillows awake or sleeping and being sure not to lean forward. After about the fourth day I didn't need the drip pad anymore but always carried a tissue. I hear it is much more comfortable when they don't pack the nose, although I really had to breathe out of my mouth for the first week because there were stitches & healing tissue filling up the nostrils. He removed the cast off my nose by Day 7 and that was very exciting. Any other questions let me know!

adp You look great! Thanks for sharing your story. I too had some fears built up by reading things before the surgery. I had a great similar experience at the surgery center. Everyone was SO nice and caring. It's awesome you dressed up for New Years and got out there so soon after your surgery. I wasn't going to go out because I felt too swollen but I went to a party at my friends house last minute and it felt so good to be out and NO one noticed which was the crazy part to me! Good luck with everything, you're looking great.