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Revision Rhino for Hump Nose, Tip Bulkiness and Slight Tip Asymmetry
UPDATED FROM mocha2012
Since I was so nervous about my result, I made an...
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Since I was so nervous about my result, I made an appointment with Dr. Kim on post op 15 days. I was able to book an appointment for day after I made a phone call, so I was pretty happy about that.
So I met my surgeon again, and when I pointed out couple things I'm worried about my nose (like prominent upper bridge, uneven dents and such), he kind of got mad and raised his voice, and told me "It won't get any better then this, You just have at accept it, and LIVE WITH IT." I was little shocked, I was not really trying to complain to him or anything, I came to asking him if it will get better overtime with healing. When I asked him if there's still alot of swelling left, he told me about 90% of swelling went down and 10% is still remaining. I guess my nose won't get any better then this from this surgery :(
Now I have anxiety attack just thinking about my nose.
I have to admit the new picture I posted (The one that says "post-op17") I took it with my iPhone, and it makes my nose look little worse then how it looks in real life under natural light. And the flows are lot less noticeable when I take pictures with little more distance. But still.... I wouldn't call Rhinoplasty a success if I can't take close-up pictures with strong flash.
Now my only hope is to get injectable fillers so I can cover these dents, atleast as a temporary solution. I might get a revision after more then a year... if I do, I will make sure I will get best revision surgeon possible.
So I met my surgeon again, and when I pointed out couple things I'm worried about my nose (like prominent upper bridge, uneven dents and such), he kind of got mad and raised his voice, and told me "It won't get any better then this, You just have at accept it, and LIVE WITH IT." I was little shocked, I was not really trying to complain to him or anything, I came to asking him if it will get better overtime with healing. When I asked him if there's still alot of swelling left, he told me about 90% of swelling went down and 10% is still remaining. I guess my nose won't get any better then this from this surgery :(
Now I have anxiety attack just thinking about my nose.
I have to admit the new picture I posted (The one that says "post-op17") I took it with my iPhone, and it makes my nose look little worse then how it looks in real life under natural light. And the flows are lot less noticeable when I take pictures with little more distance. But still.... I wouldn't call Rhinoplasty a success if I can't take close-up pictures with strong flash.
Now my only hope is to get injectable fillers so I can cover these dents, atleast as a temporary solution. I might get a revision after more then a year... if I do, I will make sure I will get best revision surgeon possible.
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Replies (5)
P
August 23, 2012
Maybe you should consider non surgical techniques. Look at Eric Joseph's NJ site along with Dr Kotler in CA. The are doing nice work with non surgical techniques instead of doing a revision. This is what I am contemplating.
M
August 23, 2012
Thank you for your comment again! Yeah, that's what I was exactly thinking of, getting Injectable Fillers. Atleast as a temporary solution. Since my nose have alot of unevenness from dents, I can cover that up with fillers. (Ultimately I still want to reduce my prominent bridge, that probably takes a real surgery.)
I just looked up 2 doctors you mentioned... indeed they do have some GREAT before/after photos of non-surgical revisions. My plan was to find a good local surgeon in Atlanta for convenience, but I might consider going to NJ or CA, I will have to see.
I'm just not exactly sure how soon I can do fillers after my surgery. Right now it's 23 days post op. I searched a little online, some doctors says 1-2 month post op is fine, and some says 6-12 month.... that's a big difference lol
I just looked up 2 doctors you mentioned... indeed they do have some GREAT before/after photos of non-surgical revisions. My plan was to find a good local surgeon in Atlanta for convenience, but I might consider going to NJ or CA, I will have to see.
I'm just not exactly sure how soon I can do fillers after my surgery. Right now it's 23 days post op. I searched a little online, some doctors says 1-2 month post op is fine, and some says 6-12 month.... that's a big difference lol
P
August 23, 2012
Doctor Joseph does silicone permanent fillers. I had sent him pics and this is what he recommended from my old rhino from years ago. I live in PA so it's not that far from me. I am still thinking about it, not sure that I want to do yet. Hang in there. I can't believe how rude that doctor was to you. I think you have a legitimate complaint.
M
August 23, 2012
Permanent fillers does sound great, but I read from couple sources that I should do temporary fillers first, and if I like the result maybe get the permanent fillers... I thought that sounds little safer, since I'm little traumatized from the damage done from this revision... But I sill need to consult with good doctors who I feel like I can trust.
Thank you for your sympathy.... I was really shocked how he spoken to me. He made it seem like I'm whining over perfectly well done Rhino and I'm asking for unrealistic result. I'm not stupid, I know these dents are not suppose to be there.
I did this Revision because I thought it was great timing to improve my nose for upcoming plans in next month, now it's ruined. :'(
Thank you for your sympathy.... I was really shocked how he spoken to me. He made it seem like I'm whining over perfectly well done Rhino and I'm asking for unrealistic result. I'm not stupid, I know these dents are not suppose to be there.
I did this Revision because I thought it was great timing to improve my nose for upcoming plans in next month, now it's ruined. :'(
P
F
September 1, 2012
Your surgeon only has about a 2.3 rating from 8 reviews on real self. That's not good at all. I'm very sorry you didn't get the results you were hoping for and I'm sorry he acted like a jerk. I'm hoping you see improvement as time passes. Best wishes for you.
UPDATED FROM mocha2012
Post op 12 days. 2 more days until 2 weeks...
Post op 12 days.
2 more days until 2 weeks.
Swelling is getting better, but the asymmetry of the tip seem to show more because of that. And since my tip is narrowing due to less swelling, the bridge appears wider... overall my nose seemed to look more deformed then couple days ago.
(You can see my new pictures to see what I'm talking about.)
I'm very scared. I have a feeling that dent on my tip is permanent (it was there ever since I did revision and it's only getting worse) but I hope the bridge looks wide because of the swelling and it's just healing slower then the tip....
I asked about this on Q&A, but it made me feel hopeless when a doctor told me "Tip usually heals slower then the bridge".... Does that mean my tip will become more narrow and my bridge stay this way? I'm praying to god not.
When I did my first Rhino 3 years ago, I don't remember my nose looking dramatically different after 1-2 weeks. I know this time it's revision surgery so it heals slower, but I just feel so scared.... and sad.... I just hope all the money and time I put in to this is not going to be wasted.
2 more days until 2 weeks.
Swelling is getting better, but the asymmetry of the tip seem to show more because of that. And since my tip is narrowing due to less swelling, the bridge appears wider... overall my nose seemed to look more deformed then couple days ago.
(You can see my new pictures to see what I'm talking about.)
I'm very scared. I have a feeling that dent on my tip is permanent (it was there ever since I did revision and it's only getting worse) but I hope the bridge looks wide because of the swelling and it's just healing slower then the tip....
I asked about this on Q&A, but it made me feel hopeless when a doctor told me "Tip usually heals slower then the bridge".... Does that mean my tip will become more narrow and my bridge stay this way? I'm praying to god not.
When I did my first Rhino 3 years ago, I don't remember my nose looking dramatically different after 1-2 weeks. I know this time it's revision surgery so it heals slower, but I just feel so scared.... and sad.... I just hope all the money and time I put in to this is not going to be wasted.
Replies (1)
S
August 12, 2012
Your nose looks really nice, like an irish nose
M
August 13, 2012
Hmmm, I'm not sure if I can agree with you, atleast not with my most recent pictures lol.
It's unbalanced, asymmetrical, and have a big dent on the left side... I will give it 2 month to see if it gets any better though. I will try my best to distract myself from thinking about my nose lol
Thank you for your sweet comment, as always!
It's unbalanced, asymmetrical, and have a big dent on the left side... I will give it 2 month to see if it gets any better though. I will try my best to distract myself from thinking about my nose lol
Thank you for your sweet comment, as always!
UPDATED FROM mocha2012
Post op 9 days! Yesterday and this morning I...
Post op 9 days!
Yesterday and this morning I was very worried about my surgeon taking out too much cartilage out of side of my tip, making my tip look sharper then the upper bridge of my nose.
My Ideal shape is like this )( with tip being slightly wider then my bridge.
But comparing my current nose and before revision nose, seems like my bridge is even wider then it was before. And revision included hump removal.
So it must look like this because of my bridge being swollen from bone fracture.. It should become slimmer over time...
I'm telling myself that, lol, so I will feel better.
I really hope that's the case.
Yesterday and this morning I was very worried about my surgeon taking out too much cartilage out of side of my tip, making my tip look sharper then the upper bridge of my nose.
My Ideal shape is like this )( with tip being slightly wider then my bridge.
But comparing my current nose and before revision nose, seems like my bridge is even wider then it was before. And revision included hump removal.
So it must look like this because of my bridge being swollen from bone fracture.. It should become slimmer over time...
I'm telling myself that, lol, so I will feel better.
I really hope that's the case.
I didn't expect perfection from this Revision, but I wanted atleast an improvement... not deformation.