PointLomaDave

Septoplasty / Rhinoplasty in Less Than a Week! - San Diego, CA

What is difficult is from going from something that almost seemed good enough to being disfugured again. Time will tell as the swelling goes down as there is still more than a bit of swelling at the incision site that will take more time to subside. But, aside from that, I think I can see areas where the doc will want to use some "permanent injectibles." I kinda fell like I traded one flaw for another with the revision, but really, it's too soon to tell. And, I'm sure every effort will be made to assure an acceptable outcome.

Good for you. And all your update pics look great! I'm feeling about the same as you. It's feeling more normal but wondering when it'll feel completely norm. Insurance finally paid, and not near as much as I had been expecting. =( I have a minor revision coming up as well as one of the nostril arches is higher (when viewing my side profile) than the other side. He said he can either do a cartilage graft from my ear again (ouch) or what's called a "permanent injectable" or a series of PE's until he is able to bring the arch on the high side down to match the other side. Not looking forward to that, but enjoying the better looking me...until I have to finally reach deep into my pocket and pay for it. =(

I'll PM the doc's name after I get all the billing figured out. That will be part of my "worth it" rating as well.

I dunno on the spreader grafts. I tried to not ask too many details. I think years ago I was watching a tv show where a doctor was getting ready to break someone's nose with a hammer and I had to look away. I decided I didn't want to know anything about my surgery so I didn't have to envision it before I had it done. I suppose now I could ask some questions, but the how is not all that important to me...just happy I can breathe much better now.

Thanks for the compliments btw.

Mine was done "open." Thanks for the compliments =)