LUCY1990

Cast off. Tip swollen but cute- Glendale, CA

That's great that your researching! It's not something that you want to jump into. This website helped me a lot.

They just told me to sleep at about 30 degrees, I just use two pillows I just finished physics is don't want to think about angle lol. I work for a Dr. And she told me that ice would help with the swelling so I have peas in a glove with the hand on my forehead and fingers along the sides. I also am taking árnica and bromelain, not consistently though which I should. I have read by 3 months 80 percent of the swelling is gone but there is no evidence just doctors opinions on some blogs.

Thank you a lot better than before!!

I am back to normal and happier than before. My nose is still swollen and a little uneven with the nostrils but I'm sure it is due to more swelling on one side. Don't worry about the surgery, day 2 & 3 are the worst just because it is uncomfortable but it's worth it. And the surgery everyone talks to you and gets your mind off of it until they inject you and your out. It was so easy, I woke up with pain but they gave me injection pain medication and it was better within a minute or two. I only took the vicodin the first 3 or 4 days to make sure I didn't feel in pain. But really a lot easier than I thought it would be. It was worth it for me, you will see my pictures it is still swollen but for me it is still smaller than before. Just to let you know, no one will notice after. I have seen family even family I told I was doing it forgot and did not notice when I saw them. So if you do it for yourself it is worth it but no one else will notice I guarantee you. I love my profile from the front its is swollen but it only last a year to fully heal so for the rest of my life I will be good hopefully ^_^

As far as I know open is longer healing time and your nose drops more from the tip. I had a huge nose but wanted closed, it is harder for the surgeon But easier in recovery which is good for us the patients. My healing was fast and i am really glad i had closed, i have the stitches inside my nostrils. If you live in the area i really like dr.g even though he doesnt have the time to call after surgery like some other doctors he does have alot of experience and there are no negative reviews that i could find. I have a cute nose i was told by others that due to my skin thickness i would not be able to get. I am very happy i choose him so far, and i am only about 12 days post op.