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35 Year Old, Wanted Rhinoplasty for the Last 2 Years.
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Was motivated to get it done. I was on the fence...
$9,800
Was motivated to get it done. I was on the fence because I wasn't for sure if I'd find the right person, didn't want anyone to mess my face up. I also didn't want to go thru the whole healing process. I was a nervous wreck, my blood pressure was so high?
The doctor was very knowledgeable about African American rhinoplasty that's what made me go with him versus some of the other doctors. Dr Jones was really nice and answered all my 50,000 questions and I know I was irritating afterwards but oh well I paid for it. The price was a bit high but you know they say you get what you pay for. I'm just so ready for the healing process to be over with.
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December 3, 2016
I wouldn't be concerned hun. You're still in the first quarter of healing. This is a thing that, easy enough said, but you just have to forget about. It's like stressing over something that you have no control over, so don't do it. Xo
December 4, 2016
Girl so true.. I said that too I stopped worrying about it. Then I went out w/ some friends and we took pics and I can see how sculpted my nose look. That's when I started stressing over it again and deleting pics that they tagged me in on Facebook.. lol no one has said anything to me about my nose but a few ppl were looking at me funny and my cousin asked did I wear glasses cause the area where the nasal part start between my eyes looked squished in.. Lol
December 4, 2016
Lol i haven't seen my mother since the surgery and she called me on the phone because she said that my sister had to convince her that i was actually in one of my cousins pictures. And i was one of the people in the front. She said that she needed to get confirmation because she said that i am unrecognizable in the picture. Smh so i know when my family gets together at christmas she going to be the one who pins it and make the announcement. Shruggs lol
December 4, 2016
Look, not an announcement.. Lol I don't like being called out... keep denying it cause your nose look good and its natural, no one can prove u got surgery.. Tell them you loss a lil weight.. Lol
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January 3, 2017
I dont like the new nose either
UPDATED FROM WantedASubtleChange
2 months post
Before and after photos
I have been going thru it. I've been an emotional wreck. This isn't an easy thing to go thru. I'm ready for the 6 month mark, praying and hoping for great results.. my nose soften up it's a stiff mess right now and I can't wait til my 6 month mark which will be in March!
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December 3, 2016
Do you think it looks better than before surgery? If so, don't pay any attention to it. Just go about your day looking over ot when you have to look in the mirror. Because you're going to be happier with it as each quarter comes to an end. I hope this helps. Xo
December 4, 2016
I'm happy for you. That's the way things will proceed. You'll see improvements gradually. Good luck!
December 5, 2016
Hoping you feel better really soon!I know you'll look amazing. Please keep us posted.
December 5, 2016
You will have your ups and downs because you are looking at a new face. It takes getting used to...trust me. The healing process is long...sometimes up to 2 years. I'm sure you will love the results as the swelling subsides. He might give you a steroid shot if he feels it will reduce the swelling in the tip. Good luck and try not to worry and freak out(speaking from experience here). You're already looking great!
December 5, 2016
Thanks a lot for the great encouragement, you should work at the office.. LOL
UPDATED FROM WantedASubtleChange
3 months post
3 month post Rhinoplasty
I'm still. It to the point of liking my nose yet. I know it's gonna get better but getting used to this whole process is not in my vocabulary. Oh well!!!
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December 16, 2016
Don't be so hard on yourself! You will begin to like it as time progresses. As far as the swelling, there are many things you can do that should help decrease it some....continue to take the Arnica pellets, arnica is definitely your friend! You can also continue to sleep with your head elevated.... decrease your salt intake, this includes fast food as well as processed foods.
My tip is usually big in the mornings when I first get up and the swelling decreases some throughout the day. But I have really really change my diet to include two fruit smoothies a day or rather fruit and veggie smoothies that way I am getting plenty of fruits and vegetables to help with the healing process.
December 17, 2016
To me, I don't look like myself and that's the hardest part for me. This whole process is just too much. Ughhh
December 17, 2016
If you did not have a bridge before or a refined tip you will definitely look a little different after surgery....but I'm getting use to my new look plus it's a much better nose than I had before(in appearance and function) It's funny my mom was the only one in my family that noticed. I have brothers and sisters that didn't notice but my manager at work noticed my nose.....
December 17, 2016
Not sure if they really notice or not but no one said anything. I had a bridge b4 but my new one is more noticeable to me in pictures. The swelling is funny now cause my nose look a lil crooked since it's swollen on one side more than the other. That's the irritating part but I did get a steroid shot the other day.
December 17, 2016
The steroid shot should help. I have to say, I do look different. I had no bridge at all with a tip that was big and wide....the area in between my eyes was completely flat and now I have a bridge with a refined tip. I'm starting to get used to it and I really like my new look. People that know me know that there something different but they have no idea what it is.
December 19, 2016
The same here, they see something different but don't know. The scary part to me though is NOT looking like myself. That's what I was afraid of from the beginning but I'll just have to get use to it and I'm slowly but surely doing that... but thanks for your advice lady!!!!
Welcome to the community, I'm so glad you started a review. How's your recovery coming along? Are you planning on adding some photos to your review?