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A New Beginning- African American Rhinoplasty - Atlanta, GA
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7 days post
Cast removal
$7,770
The cast removal was painless the only discomfort I had was when dr. Maloney cut my remaining stitches that didn't resolve. I feel silly about panicking about my nostrils in my prior post I am liking the curved nostrils the dr gave me they don't flare out as much. My right nostril is still uneven but I chalk that up to me still having swelling. My tip is still very swollen I know from reading other people posts that my tip will be the last to subside. In order for my tip to be more refined dr. Maloney skinned my nasal tip I have to see him each month for steroid injections to prevent scarring. I can't wait for all the swelling to go away and I get to see my end result especially in my tip right now it's so bulbous! I understand my nose has a long way to go in swelling wise but In all I love my new nose it's like my old nose but smaller.
In the first pic you can see how different my nose looks once the cast was off compared to the other pics that were taken an hour later.
In the first pic you can see how different my nose looks once the cast was off compared to the other pics that were taken an hour later.
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I had my closed rhinoplasy today thankfully I do not have any bruising and or racoon eyes. I believe taking the bromelain pills, arnica gel and tablets 1 week prior as well as taking vitamin c plus a multivitamin two weeks prior to my surgery played a huge part in preventing swelling and bruising. Hopefully I am not speaking too soon. Currently I still have a slight sore throat and mild decongestion and no nausea I woke up to a headache in which I took tylenol for. I can definitely see the size difference with my new nose it's way smaller in width the only concern I have is my nostrils appears rotated or turned down. My right nostril was always bigger than my right so the Dr. did his best to make it even with my left. I am not sure if it's swelling and is too soon to panic but I am not liking my nostrils at the moment. I spoke to him earlier about it but I believed he thought I was asking about the width and not the turned down appearance. My follow up is next Wednesday I will definitely bring this to his attention this way I can point at what exactly I am referring to. I do believe I am panicking too soon I know it's only day one but I would love some honest feedback about my nostrils thanks anyone.
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March 23, 2016
If I were you I wouldn't look in the mirror for at least a week. I panicked every time I looked in the mirror before my cast was taken off. My nose looked piggy and turned up, my nostrils looked triangular and my tip was huge. Within 2 minutes of taking my cast off most of my concerns were put to rest. I'm sure your result will be beautiful!
March 23, 2016
I know it's so hard!
I only times I look at my nose is when I change my bandages. I pray this isn't my end look for my nostrils
I only times I look at my nose is when I change my bandages. I pray this isn't my end look for my nostrils
March 23, 2016
It's not just wait until you go back to take off your cast. And then you will see the full result. I thought my nostrils were uneven too. Until yesterday when I got my cast off and they are really straight It will be ok PM me if you want to chit chat more about it :)
March 23, 2016
I agree w NYR2016.. It will chageveryday give it at least a week but see the difference already and it's Beautiful!!
March 24, 2016
It does appear from your before pics of your nostrils that he may have cut and sutured them down. But it's looks so beautiful!! I think it made your other features just pop. Trust, the nose changes as it heals and if you like your nose right after you most likely love your new nose. Happy healing :)
March 24, 2016
One day in and you literally look like I've seen people look one week post. It's way, way, way too early to even come to any conclusions - but you look really good! The change is pretty obvious even with the bandaging and swelling. Sit back and relax and have a speedy and safe recovery. Glad it's over and went well for you! Congrats!
March 24, 2016
I see what you mean, but you notice its turned down because before it was "up". It looks good/normal to me :)
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March 19, 2016
Best of luck. I'm having a procedure (ethic revision rhinoplasty) with Dr Brian Maloney next month. Look forward to reading your updates. Xx
March 20, 2016
Thank you I hope you get the desired outcome that you want. Do you plan on updating your journey?
March 20, 2016
I'm not sure if I'll update my journey. Did you have any reservations about using a bridge implant? At first I didn't want one due to reports of infections and the implant extruding. But then Dr Maloney convinced me it would help me to achieve my desired outcome.
March 19, 2016
Good luck Hun. I know you're excited. I think for an AA rhinoplasty as long as they don't pinch the tip or cause too much nostril show.
March 21, 2016
Your nose looks wonderful! It looks like a nose you were born with!
March 21, 2016
I'm sorry! When I looked at your photos I thought you had already had it done! I do think it looks great now, but what matters is that YOU are happy because as you said tomorrow is never promised.
I also had a rhinoplasty in 2006, and people said my nose was fine before, but I wasn't happy so I did a little tweaking in order to be more satisfied with my appearance.
I have never regretted it. Maybe I didn't change my appearance completely and to some it would seem the money wasn't well spent, but to ME, it made a world of difference, and now I love looking at my nose in profile.
I also had a rhinoplasty in 2006, and people said my nose was fine before, but I wasn't happy so I did a little tweaking in order to be more satisfied with my appearance.
I have never regretted it. Maybe I didn't change my appearance completely and to some it would seem the money wasn't well spent, but to ME, it made a world of difference, and now I love looking at my nose in profile.
March 21, 2016
I noticed how beautiful you are before reading anything. I pray the results are what your looking to gain. Best wishes!
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