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Finally Doing This! - Ann Arbor, MI

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I have thought about rhinoplasty for years but I...

KmealpOctober 11, 2012
$6,600

I have thought about rhinoplasty for years but I wanted to be okay with myself and not resort to plastic surgery. I have decided I don't want to be "pretty but with a big nose" any longer. My family and friends love me for who I am but strangers like to point out that I have a big nose (as if I don't see it every day when I look in the mirror). They don't realize what their words and actions do to a person. I am super excited about the surgery but also very scared. My surgeon doesn't believe in giving before and after pictures because he doesn't want you to have a mental picture of what it's going to exactly look like. I just have to trust that he is good at what he does. He is board certified and I liked his professionalism and demeanor. I have found this blog to be so helpful. I love reading the stories and seeing the pictures. I can totally relate to how everyone feels.

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So far I like my surgeon...time will tell more as to whether I'm happy with the final result or not.

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Angie_M
October 11, 2012

Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! When you say your surgeon doesn't do before and after photos do you mean he doesn't do computer imaging? He should be able to show you B&A photos of past rhinoplasty patients.

Kmealp
October 12, 2012
Thank you. I will ask him at my pre-op appointment.
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30 days pre

One month from today!! It's becoming so real. ...

KmealpNovember 4, 2012
One month from today!! It's becoming so real. I'm nervous and excited!!

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I had my surgery on December 4th. It was not as...

KmealpDecember 11, 2012
I had my surgery on December 4th. It was not as easy as a lot of people have described. I was in major pain on day 2 and 3. My surgery was open rhinoplasty and lasted three hours. I don't have a good frontal view photo yet to post but when I look at myself from the front it's like one continuous blob, no defiition in my nose, very huge. I am worried but I'm trying to be optimistic. I don't know what to think yet.

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Kmealp
December 12, 2012
I feel like my nose still looks big. I'm hoping when the swelling goes down it will become more defined and look smaller. I think it looks nicer than before but I was hoping for smaller because that was the problem, people always used to comment on how big it was. :-(
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ml.girl
December 12, 2012
Hi! Well when I got my cast removed my nose looked bigger than before surgery. But as the swelling has started to go down it looks more and more small. I also had open rhino and because you had a lot of work done it is normal that is swollen a lot. But it will get better. I hope you get your dispute result :)
Kmealp
December 12, 2012
Thank you, I appreciate it. I am praying that I didn't go through all of this for nothing. My doctor is board certified at the University of Michigan. I have to trust that he did a good job and I will notice changes. :-)
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ml.girl
December 12, 2012
Yes! Your nose look better already and it will keep improving! :)
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newyear44
December 12, 2012
I can tell the shape has changed a lot, it looks like it is very swollen so that would be the lack of definition that you are talking about. Its such a hard thing to be patient for but I am sure it will change when the swelling goes down :)
gift2myself
December 12, 2012
Hello! What all did you have done? I am sure you are very swollen after a 3 hour surgery!
Newnose4me
December 12, 2012
Hi! Although it sounds like you haven't quite broken out the champagne yet, I think congratulations are in order for going through with it. It sounds like you had a lot of work done and are extremely swollen. What are you doing to care for your nose and minimise swelling? On a positive note, I don't see bruising, shich is awesome. Take care.
Kmealp
December 12, 2012
Thank you, no there's no champagne yet...lol. From different angles I can tell he did do a lot of work. I only posted these two photos so I know it's hard to tell but he shaved off some bone from the bridge, removed cartlidge from the tip and pointed the tip upwards. My nose is very hard to the touch and sore so I know it's swollen. I do feel good that I went through with it but it's really hard right now knowing if I made the right decision. I just have to keep my faith in the surgeon. My nose was really big and I knew it wasn't going to be a really small nose when this was all over with. They said a small nose wouldn't fit my face and would change my looks too much. What my goal is is to not have people point out my nose when I'm standing in line somewhere or just out enjoying time with my family. People are so mean and I feel like succumbed to the pressure. I hope it all turns out for the best. Thanks for your comment. :-)
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