I had been self-conscious about my nose on and off since high school. It was not outright horrible or even very bad by most people's standards, so although I disliked certain aspects of it, I was nervous about the possibility of making it worse. As a result I considered rhinoplasty for almost a decade before finally deciding to go through with it at 35. Although I still have some swelling and...
So this is a small rant, but please know, never a rant at my doctor, who was awesome, skilled and honest. I am of middle eastern descent and lived in a community in California where everyone around me (including my sisters and female cousins) got their noses done. I actually resisted, writing it off as vain, until I turned 33. Actually, my nose was fine. A bit big until I somehow...
Today I am post-op day 5, and I finally feel like my usual self again. The bruises are now fading (yellow circles around my eyes), and my face is just a little swollen. I haven't needed any medications at this point. My only real complaint is that my skin underneath the cast is itching like crazy! I am slightly annoyed with the constant runny nose, but it's a small price to pay for this nose I...
