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Hi guys, I have my rhinoplasty scheduled for...

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Canadiangirl93
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Hi guys, I have my rhinoplasty scheduled for April 21, 2016 at Bangkok plastic surgery clinic with dr.pichet. I've done quite a bit of research and I found pretty good reviews for their practice, plus it's about 1/4 of the cost for the surgery in Canada. Although it is a relativity easy procedure, I'm just getting it shaved and reduced, I have some concerns. About 6 years ago I was hospitalized due to having a blood clot and I'm worried this surgery may cause another one. The good thing is the nose job won't restrict me from walking around too much so I'll be able to get my blood circulating well. I'll keep everyone posted with how it goes! My question for the community is: what helped you the most after your rhinoplasty? Any tips to reduce swelling/bruising that you found especially helpful?

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April 1, 2016
I wouldn't advise you to travel anywhere but USA or Canada for a rhinoplasty. I seen people on this website who tried to save money traveling and ended up with a botched nose, then end up paying DOUBLE if not more for a revision. If you do go ahead please do your research wisely, because how would you get a proper consultation ? Hope everything goes well and best of luck :) BTW , rhinoplasty is not a painful surgery imo. just a bit uncorfomtable. :) Arnica tablets is what my surgeon gave to help reduce swelling
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April 1, 2016
Thanks for reply, I noticed that you're from Ottawa and that's where I'm from too :) did you get your surgery done there?
April 1, 2016
haha no way, yeah I got my surgery done here in Ottawa. Im pleased with my results 2 months post op, if you pvt msg me I can give you my surgeons name if u would like to research about him only if you do end up changing your mind. if you have any more questions don't hesitate :)
April 2, 2016
Can't wait to hear how it goes... I'm Canadian living in Australia wanting to get my
Nose done in Bangkok as well. I'm looking for a doctor to have a consult with in May when I'm in Bangkok for a holiday.
Good luck!!!
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April 2, 2016
I will let you know how mine goes with dr.pichet :) it's so hard to choose a doctor just by online reviews so hopefully my review with him will give you some insight
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April 2, 2016
Hi! I just had mine on 3/9. The best tips that I can give you are to ice as soon as you get home. Even if you don't bruise. It will help with the swelling and healing. Definitely invest in the Arnica Montana and Bromelain. Start taking it a week before surgery. Face wipes will be a god send to help you feel clean. And lots and lots of Q-Tips for cleaning. Best of luck! Good for you for being worried about your health and the blood clots. You will be able to walk during your recovery, just nothing crazy. But it will be enough to get the blood circulating.
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April 2, 2016
Thanks for the tips :) hope you are recovering well- it looks great!
April 21, 2016
Good luck with Dr Pichet. From experience I know he is not a good surgeon. There is a reason he is the cheapest even in Thailand prices. I wish u luck.
April 21, 2016
Good luck.. :)
UPDATED FROM Canadiangirl93
16 days pre

Medical tests done- 2 weeks pre

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Since I expressed my concern for my previous health complications the doctor requested that I get some blood tests and a chest X-Ray done prior to surgery. I was happy they wanted me to get this done as I haven't really heard of other places in Thailand requesting this so it's good that they want to make sure I'm in good health.
Since I am a Canadian living in Australia I don't have Medicare and my travel insurance doesn't cover this. I was expecting to have to fork out another $500+ for the tests but might be a bit less. The chest X-Ray was only $60 and the blood tests I'll have to wait until I receive the bill in the mail but hopefully that's less than $300.
I'm so excited I leave for Thailand in 1 week and will be able to have a little 1 week vacation there before the surgery date.
Here's some more pre-op photos.

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UPDATED FROM Canadiangirl93
1 day pre

2 hours post op

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Hello everyone!

Just got out of surgery 2 hours ago and I'm feeling much better than I thought I would!

Here's a little description of my experience with Dr.pichet & team at Bangkok Plastic Surgery clinic so everyone can get a good idea of his clinic.
I must admit I was quite nervous yesterday as I got a text from ms. Tak asking if I was still interested in having the surgery done in the morning and then telling me I had to taxi to their clinic when I thought they would have a driver pick me up. I guess some people don't show up or something so she was just confirming with me. Once I got to the clinic one of the nurses went out and paid the tuk tuk right away and said they would arrange my way back to the hotel so that was no issue at all :)
Once I got in the clinic the ladies were all so friendly and cute. We went upstairs to a meeting room and they made me read and sign a million forms and video taped the whole thing incase anything comes up in the future. Dr.pichet came in for about 5 minutes just to see how I wanted my nose to look, I showed him a picture and he seemed very confident he knew what I was talking about and how id like it to look.
After signing all the forms they brought me and my boyfriend to our private room and took some blood tests and did an EKG. After the tests I was off to the operation room!
I laid down on the table and they injected the anesthesia through IV and next thing you know I'm waking up in my room.
Apparently I was in surgery for 1 hour and stayed asleep for another hour after that. The Dr came in to see my bf after he finished and said everything went well and he made the incision in my nose so I won't have a cut underneath. Yay!

I woke up with my throat feeling pretty dry and my nose feeling like it was on fire but it's nothing too intense. I had some water and they gave me some amazing corn soup to eat.
I'm quite surprised I can actually breathe through my nose, I guess they didn't put any packing up there, and I also don't have a drip pad cause my nose is hardly bleeding. Looks like just a little bit of bruising between my eyes and swelling isn't too bad yet.

Just need to wait here for 1 more hour and then we can go back to our hotel. I'll post some pictures and some more updates tomorrow!

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April 22, 2016
I just had my rhinoplasty a week ago here in Canada and removed the cast yesterday. I'm still swollen, but nod as much as I expected cause the nurse out eyes in my face right after the surgery. Plus I kept doing that on my own the whole week. It helps a lot with bruising and swelling. I'm even doing it now that cast is off, might help either swelling to go away faster ;)
April 22, 2016
Good luck btw, hope the healing process won't be uncomfortable for you
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April 22, 2016
Thanks!