I ha e always hated my nose and thought it was too large for my small face. It was wide, long, and bulbous. I recently graduated with myaster's degree and as a gift I bought myself rhinoplasty/septoplasty and a chin implant. I went on three consults and finally decided to go with Dr. Susan L. Chobanian. She has a great deal of experience, I believe over 25 years! She is confident, knowledgeable, and straight forward. The staff was helpful and kind as well. I am two weeks post op and my nose is still extremely swollen but my profile already looks great. I had my nose narrowed, de-projected, nostrils minimized, and tip refined in addition to fixing my deviated septum and turbinate reduction. I can already breath through my nose two weeks post op and am happy for that! My chin implant was a medium sized one put externally and it really balanced out my face. I will update with more pictures as swelling subsides gradually.
Updated on 2 Jul 2015:
Swelling is still present but nose is taking shape everyday. The doctor assured me that it will get 50% thinner.
Updated on 3 Jul 2015:
I wanted to share the before photos Dr. Chobanian took prior to my surgery. Although my after nose is still swollen because I am early in recovery, you can see how much my nose was reduced.
Updated on 27 Aug 2015:
The swelling is slowly subsiding, however, it is extra swollen in the mornings and when I have a lot of sodium the day before. I noticed light exercise such as cardio that forces me to perspire helps alleviate some swelling. I am happy with the results but impatiently waiting for the final result. My chin is also still swollen and impairing my speech slightly.