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24, Irish.. Flying to Belgium for Septorhinoplasty. - Belgium, BE
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So after an age of trying to position myself at more flattering angles in front of other people.. And the constant task of trying to disguise my side profile by adding ridiculous amounts of volume to my hair or disguising it with makeup.. I have booked a flight to Belgium to have Septo-Rhinoplasty with Dr. Oelbrandt on July 1st. I’ve been researching Oelbrandt for nearly a year. And even when I wasn’t actually looking for him, his name kept cropping up.. With a lot of positive feedback! So I felt determined to go with him.
I have kept this a secret from a lot of the people I know the past few years.. But, lately I figured I should tell my closest friends because this imaginary “car” that I’ve been saving for isn’t going to turn up anytime soon.. And it might be a bit strange that I’m leaving for a random trip to Belgium, despite turning down holidays they’ve invited me on recently. The closer the procedure gets, the more anxious I’m becoming to talk about it anyway. So I’ve been starting to tell a few close friends. Not that it’s anything to be ashamed of anyway. I would just prefer to not have all that attention on me.
I’ve had some negative reactions, some supportive. It’s confusing because I’m finding that the mixed responses are distorting my own feelings about this. I’m trying to ignore the fact that that I’ve been told that when I’m in my 30’s, I could have sincere regret about doing this. That I’ll regret letting a physical insecurity push me this far. Well.. I have had braces in the past.. I had a terrible set of teeth.. And after 4-5 years of having braces, I couldn’t be more confident about my smile now.. I know for a fact that I would be a totally different person, confidence-wise if I had never had braces. I mean, that physical change really has enhanced my life. So.. Basically, I’m trying to ignore some of the negative/concerning opinions that I’ve been getting. I think it’s very easy for people who don’t have such a physical insecurity to tell you not to go through with something like this.
Anyway, 3 weeks left until the surgery.. Little bit anxious! Funny enough, the main concerning thing for me is the actually the journey from Belgium to Ireland home with the splint still on my face. Ha.. Has anyone reading this flown on a plane home with the splint still on?
Feedback would be appreciated! Thanks :)
I have kept this a secret from a lot of the people I know the past few years.. But, lately I figured I should tell my closest friends because this imaginary “car” that I’ve been saving for isn’t going to turn up anytime soon.. And it might be a bit strange that I’m leaving for a random trip to Belgium, despite turning down holidays they’ve invited me on recently. The closer the procedure gets, the more anxious I’m becoming to talk about it anyway. So I’ve been starting to tell a few close friends. Not that it’s anything to be ashamed of anyway. I would just prefer to not have all that attention on me.
I’ve had some negative reactions, some supportive. It’s confusing because I’m finding that the mixed responses are distorting my own feelings about this. I’m trying to ignore the fact that that I’ve been told that when I’m in my 30’s, I could have sincere regret about doing this. That I’ll regret letting a physical insecurity push me this far. Well.. I have had braces in the past.. I had a terrible set of teeth.. And after 4-5 years of having braces, I couldn’t be more confident about my smile now.. I know for a fact that I would be a totally different person, confidence-wise if I had never had braces. I mean, that physical change really has enhanced my life. So.. Basically, I’m trying to ignore some of the negative/concerning opinions that I’ve been getting. I think it’s very easy for people who don’t have such a physical insecurity to tell you not to go through with something like this.
Anyway, 3 weeks left until the surgery.. Little bit anxious! Funny enough, the main concerning thing for me is the actually the journey from Belgium to Ireland home with the splint still on my face. Ha.. Has anyone reading this flown on a plane home with the splint still on?
Feedback would be appreciated! Thanks :)
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UPDATED FROM Lolaface54
19 days pre
Music Festival after Rhinoplasty?
I’ve been wondering about something.. Okay so basically, when my surgery is 23 days post op. There is a music festival on which a friend got me a ticket for, a few months back. Would it be a very bad idea to go to it, 23 days post op? The whole camping this is included. I will ask my surgeon this myself and obviously will 100% follow his instructions. I’m just a little curious to find out now so I thought I would post up on this and see what people think.
Thanks!
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Replies (9)
June 11, 2015
Hi! You sound very like me in your reasons for deciding on surgery. Everyone has their own experience and I inderstand completely the anxiety of being judged by close friends. Just remember they may mean well but ultimately if this something that bothers you and can be improved, why not? I kept telling myself mine was just an extreme version of braces. I'm now 3 weeks post op and delighted with my new nose. Hardly anyone noticed but just thought I looked younger and well rested! probably because there was less shadow behind the honker I had. You can definitely go to a festival, I went to one and flew day 8 post op. Just bring saline spray to avoid your nose drying out and be careful of sunburn. Avoid the mosh pit obviously but there's no reason why you can't enjoy some dancing. Pm me if you want to ask any qiestions. Good luck and wishing you luck on your journey. You are very brave traveling but I promise it's worth it
June 11, 2015
Hey I'm also Irish and have had a rhinoplasty with Dr Oelbrandt I wish you the best of luck feel free to pm me if you have any questions
June 13, 2015
Hey I'm also Irish and have had a rhinoplasty with Dr Oelbrandt I wish you the best of luck feel free to pm me if you have any questions
June 14, 2015
I'm going on holiday three weeks post-op and am not worried. :) Also, I'm from England and going to Singelberg clinic too! But not with Dr. O, with Dr Van Der Dussen!
July 4, 2015
Hello. I had my Rhino yesterday. I hope all is well with your recovery. I was considering going out soonish after my surgery also. I'm fairly cautious when it comes to these types of things though. Think of it this way, your bones take about 2 months to heal after they're broken (which is what the doc did presumably, unless he worked solely on the tip). The swelling will still be up and down 23 days from now as the soft tissue is still healing. If you plan on drinking or anything, you run the risk of major swelling and breaking blood vessels; most concerning though is, you'll be around a lot of other people that are going to be getting rowdy and you run the risk of maybe somebody hitting you in the face at some point or just hitting your nose with something (I accidentally smacked myself in the nose while sleeping last night and it was awful). Even if that risk is minimal, it's something that you'll be cautious and and really aware of throughout the evening. I don't want to be a downer. Trust me, I'm in the same boat as you, but I just think that even running the risk of hurting yourself or offsetting your recovery in a way that alters the doctors original work just isn't worth it. If the festival was 2-3 months down the line I wouldn't be saying this, but I think 3 weeks is just way too soon.
July 4, 2015
Heya.. Thanks for your reply! I have come to terms that I just shouldn't go. It's hard because I live all year round for this festival! Ha.. But life could be worse. How are ya feeling? I had my op 3 days ago. Are you anxious about what the results will be like?
July 4, 2015
Yeow! NP :-) Good decision. Alcohol and all that stuff messes with the whole healing process big time. Next year will come by fast. Actually, as I type everyone is out having cheeky bevys pool/beachside celebrating the 4th of July while i sit in bed. I'm feeling good generally. In and out of being uncomfortable sleeping a lot, looking like a muppet. How are you feeling? I'm curious about the results, I look like a pig at the moment, a lot of nostril action going on, what about you?
July 4, 2015
Me too! Were in exactly the same boat. Haha.. I too was invited for Saturday drinks in the sun but instead I'm sitting alone indoors, watching crap tv and eating terrible food with purple eyes. Ha. My nose is looking rather piggish aswell. That goes away, right? :P you must be in pain if your op was only yesterday? Its really so nice to talk to someone in the same scenario. It can feel quite lonely being like this :/ where are you from?
July 5, 2015
I'm right there with you. Keeping up with the kardashians (don't judge) and Mac and cheese is my life right now. I'm just a gross human all together for the time being.. Duck face + dirty hair =win. I text a picture of myself to my mum and she's convinced I had lip injections. Pain is minimal, so is the swelling. Seems to be getting worse by the day though. I also accidentally almost pulled out one of my stitches yesterday which was stupid (be careful when cleaning your nose; who knows what they've done to the inside.).. I'm from the states - California. Are you flying back home soon at least? Being alone through this process is rough, but also kind of nice since you have time to reflect without anyone's input. Also, the pig nose will go away. We're swollen and we have splints, once those are gone, it'll be significantly different (from what I've read at least).
UPDATED FROM Lolaface54
2 days pre
Feeling Anxious
So my op is 3 days away. I'm getting so scared that I wont like my new nose. I'm a little bit of a perfectionist with most things in life and generally quite hard on myself. I just hope the surgery and the change works out for me. I've been reading some reviews here of people hating their new nose and they'd do anything to get their old one back. Most people's reviews are quite positive though. I'm just a bit afraid of being part of the regret crowd :/ hopefully not though!
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June 28, 2015
I had my surgery at Singelberg and I don't regret it one bit! I'm only 12 or so days post-op but I love it already! Dr Oeldbrant is so skilled, you have nothing to be worried about :) (my surgery wasn't with him, but he had many patients there whilst I was there)
June 29, 2015
Aw, thanks so much for your feedback. I'm getting quite nervous now! Heading out tomorrow. So you stayed in your hotel until the splint was off? I'm flying home with it still on :/ haha.. Sucks to be me!
June 29, 2015
Yeah I did, I was just too embarrassed to go outside. Haha don't worry, I got so so so bored in a hotel room for a week, if I could pluck up the courage to go home I probably would if I ever did it again! Good luck, you'll be fine :)
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