10 Days Post-op - I Absolutely Hate my Nose? (photo)

First, like I tell all of my rhinoplasty patients, you must be patient!!  10 days after surgery is much too early to tell anything about your final result.  Swelling is significant at this stage and will change over the coming months, with final result typically being around 12-24 months after surgery.  Based on your photos, I think you will be just fine.  Discuss your concerns with your surgeon, but remember to be patient!

While I'm not sure about the specifics of what you discussed with your surgeon before your rhinoplasty, I will say that you absolutely cannot judge the results of your surgery at 10 days after the procedure.  There is still some swelling present, which will affect the appearance of your nose and with more time, your nose will change quite a bit.  It can take 6-12 months for the swelling to resolve.  I would encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon and to have him or her monitor your progress as the healing takes place.  

Hello Catherine,

Thank you for the question and the excellent photos.  I can tell that you are frustrated and disappointed about the shape and appearance of your nose.  Obviously it is very early in your recovery period and your nasal shape will change with the additional time.  In the meantime you should try and identify what parts of your nose you do not like: dorsum, tiip, width, length, angle, etc.  This will help you communicate to your plastic surgeon what changes might need to be made.  Last but not least you should try the best that you can to not have this impact your life as you describe.  To be honest, the change is subtle and you still have a very good nasal shape and facial appearance.  I am sure there are many people that would be more than happy to have the balance and appearance that you display in the photos.  So, give it some time and try not to be so hard on yourself.

 

All the best,

Dr. Remus Repta