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More than a year after - still visible scar and nostril flare
I wanted to provide an update since it has been a year since I had the procedure. Overall, I'm still glad I did it, but the results are by no means perfect. All the doctors here tell you to be patient, that the swelling goes away completely and that the nostril flare is all in your head if you are a year out or more. My swelling has gone down, but my nose shape has changed, I fear permanently. My nostrils look very flared in photos, unless I make a conscious effort to tilt my head down. I had some asymmetry to my nostrils before, but now that they are bigger, it is that much more obvious. It's probably not bad enough to where others would notice, but it bothers me, to the point to where I am considering some kind of rhinoplasty to get it taken care of. My incision was always more of a turned up crescent than a bullhorn, which the doctor explained was a function of my anatomy, but I wish he had gone more inside my nostrils, because the scar is still visible and it's actually outside, several millimeters below my nose. Like others, I have a good side and a bad side to my scar. One side of my nose does have a deep scar, where the skin on each side does not meet. It's visible when I am not wearing makeup. Makeup covers it up to the point to where you wouldn't notice from several feet away, but if you're in my face (kissing, etc), you would be able to see it. I'm still glad I did it, but the nose flare bothers me so much. I'd love to hear comments from anyone who still had flaring at 12 months, but it subsided later. Someone give me hope!
Just a bit past 2 months
Most of the tightness under my nose is gone and I think the nostrils are mostly back to normal. At least I don't notice a difference anymore. I have more or less 100% upper lip mobility now too. I can pout, do a fish face and duck lips, sip through a straw, etc. The scar is not as red anymore and sometimes, when my makeup rubs off towards the end of the day, I don't bother reapplying it. No one notices the scar. And I'm happy to report that still no random strangers have ordered me to smile!
Pic with no foundation
As requested. Sorry about the bad lighting.
Provider Review
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
1300 Bellona Ave., Lutherville, Maryland
Dr. Rodriguez is very knowledgeable, professional and warm. He comes across as someone who genuinely cares about you as a patient.