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Nose Just Doesn't Quite Fit! - Ireland
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I've been particularly insecure about my nose...
J_R_November 23, 2015
WORTH IT$6,800
I've been particularly insecure about my nose since I was a teenager. It used to be cute and small when I was younger, but along the way somewhere it blossomed into a bit of a giant that I just don't feel quite fits my face. I don't believe that I'm hideous, I just believe there's room for some refinement!
I've had two consultations with Dr Small, and he's always listened to what I want to gain from surgery, and what I'm comfortable doing. He hasn't been pushy or tried to talk me into anything, he's just offered professional and helpful advice. So we've agreed that open rhinoplasty, will be done to remove the bump on the bridge, some top refinement (I have stressed that I want this to look as natural as possible) and breaking my nose to realign it as it doesn't sit quite straight at the front - this wasn't something I was previously aware of before I talked to Mr Small but as he has wisely advised, this is the sort of procedure that you only want to do once so you might as well get it right!
I have to admit I am very nervous about my surgery and I haven't told very many people I'm getting it done. My surgery is booked for the 17th of December.
Any tips from you guys about the whole process and recovery?
I've had two consultations with Dr Small, and he's always listened to what I want to gain from surgery, and what I'm comfortable doing. He hasn't been pushy or tried to talk me into anything, he's just offered professional and helpful advice. So we've agreed that open rhinoplasty, will be done to remove the bump on the bridge, some top refinement (I have stressed that I want this to look as natural as possible) and breaking my nose to realign it as it doesn't sit quite straight at the front - this wasn't something I was previously aware of before I talked to Mr Small but as he has wisely advised, this is the sort of procedure that you only want to do once so you might as well get it right!
I have to admit I am very nervous about my surgery and I haven't told very many people I'm getting it done. My surgery is booked for the 17th of December.
Any tips from you guys about the whole process and recovery?
J_R_'s provider
Replies (23)
November 24, 2015
It's not as bad as you think it will be :) I had mine done on Thursday and I was really scared about everything from the anesthesia to the pain. Honestly, just stay calm and take it day by day and you'll be grand. Also, would def recommend getting a wedge pillow so you can stay elevated and a humidifier is priceless really helps with the mouth breathing induced dry throat and mouth. I'm getting my cast removed tomorrow, recovery time really flies by! Best of luck!
November 24, 2015
I feel like your doctor's name is a good omen ahaha! You're very beautiful already, I'm sure your result will be great :)
November 24, 2015
Hiya. It will be 2 weeks on Thursday since I had my rhinoplasty. I didn't bruise a lot and believe it because I was advised to take Arnica 30 tablets 2 weeks b4 surgery. I suffered with dry throat and mouth (use strepsils)....Slept upright until my cast was taken off (after 8 days)....nasal rinse twice a day which started a day after surgery. Hope all goes for you.x.
UPDATED FROM J_R_
17 days pre
Just thinking..
J_R_November 29, 2015
A bit of a strange question, but it just popped into my head last night, but have any of you had to update your drivers licence/passport photo after having surgery? I'm worried they won't think it's me anymore!
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December 1, 2015
Hi there. I guess you would if it changed your face totally....but with mine, I still look like me but better...no one has noticed except those whom I've told. I like my nose is amazingly better and refined but it is still my face....it's the nose I should have been born with....It doesn't look out of place either ie too small for my face....so I will not be changing my passport or driving licence photo
Best of luck!