Finally Did It Today!

posting here an upate after 24days from op day. Can we just post photos here for updates? It’s tiresome to type! lol.
So I had follow-up check ups quite frequently which I appreciate that means Doctor wanted to keep close watch. I saw him the day after op, the following week, the week after and at 1month. He has scheduled to see me again on 2nd month. My nose is still swelling unevenly :( I was really prepared physically but not emotionally. I thought I was mentally ready before the surgery. No regrets though. Perhaps it’s just the fear of having nose deviations permanently or maybe I am still not accustomed to my new nose. The most important thing is choosing a surgeon who will be with you throughout the journey and will not let you suffer mental stress.Anyway, I will post after a year. I don’t want to obsess and think about it too much.

My nostrils are slowly becoming symmetrical as days go by and as of now I don’t have visible scars. Even if someone looks closely no one can tell I had stitches on my columella and nostril sides. Doctor Sanjay has gentle hands. I was really expecting these scars to be really brutal as what I have seen on Rhinoplasty vlogs but thankfully I had none! I am not applying any scar cream, just the fucidin as antibiotic for the wound.

I’m posting updates with photos 9 days after op and 3 days after splint removal. The struggle is real when you’re experiencing post-surgery anxieties. My mistake: looking at the mirror and taking selfies literally every minute. I think it’s normal. Though I anticipated the swelling, I got so worried about the deviations and assymmetry I see on the mirror and photos. I didn’t mind the swelling as I know it would subside eventually but thinking the bridge will look curvy permanently makes me paranoid. One thing is for sure: trust your surgeon. You have reasons why you chose him. You trusted him with your life and it won’t hurt avoiding unnecessary stress by listening to him when he says don’t worry. I will let this before and after photo to speak for itself and how much I appreciate this nose I have now! Yay am so excited and can’t wait until I can finally wear eyeglasses and sunnies without making them fall from my face! haha, yes that’s the ultimate goal! lol