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Male Rhinoplasty & Cheek Bone Graft. Belgium, BE
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So, I thought I would start my blog as its only...
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So, I thought I would start my blog as its only two days until my surgery.
I am a 31 yr old male. I have struggled to come to terms with my nose for as long as I can remember and have always felt very conscious about my hollow cheek bones. It is fair to say, I have inherited my maternal families cheek bone definition which Is flat and somewhat hollow. I have had filler treatments to the cheek area but this isn't a long term solution in my opinion. I have also had filler to the bridge of my nose but again, this lasts maybe 6-8 months before it needs 'topping up'. My nose has a visible hump on the bridge and my nostrils are largely visible front on. I am having a dorsal hump reduction with tip refinement.
I have seen three surgeons, regarding my cheekbone and nose surgery but have opted for the surgeon that I walked away feeling most confident. I haven't gone for price, I can afford for a British surgeon and hospital feels, I have instead chosen a surgeon who I felt most confident about.
Dr Noorman Van Der Dussen who is a Belgian surgeon was by far the best surgeon I visited. He took his time and I even think my appointment rolled over by about 15 minutes which I was more conscious about than him I think. He didn't rush me and I felt he was thorough. He listened to what I wanted and what I liked about Dr Noorman was the fact he used his hands to touch my face to feel what he needed to do (the other two surgeons didn't do this).
He drew diagrams and took photographs and explained in great detail what needed to be done to achieve a more masculine and aesthetically correct appearance. After the consult, he documented everything and left me to come home to consider.
Needless to say, I made my mind up. I felt confident and truthfully, he shown me so many before and after photos of his clients that I was impressed by this alone. I booked my treatment with Marije his secretary the following week and paid my deposit to secure my surgery.
Since then, Marije had been excellent. She had called and emailed me many times to confirm further pre-operative consultations and to negotiate details in preparation for my surgery on the 6th April.
Now, I realise Dr Noorman is a specialist craniomaxillofacial surgeon who is expert with male to female feminisation surgery. But, my partner is a Max Fax surgeon himself and he felt Dr Nooram 'knew his stuff'. He attended the consultations with me and he immediately felt Dr Noorman was the one.
That said, we leave for London tomorrow evening and then the Eurostar on 5th April to Belgium. I have my surgery on 6th.
I won't lie, I'm so bloody nervous! But, I'll keep you updated. I thought I would do a blog as there doesn't seem to be much out there for guys going through this and there isn't much out there for cheek grafts either. Maybe this will help..
So, please wish me luck and I promise to keep you updated! ????
I am a 31 yr old male. I have struggled to come to terms with my nose for as long as I can remember and have always felt very conscious about my hollow cheek bones. It is fair to say, I have inherited my maternal families cheek bone definition which Is flat and somewhat hollow. I have had filler treatments to the cheek area but this isn't a long term solution in my opinion. I have also had filler to the bridge of my nose but again, this lasts maybe 6-8 months before it needs 'topping up'. My nose has a visible hump on the bridge and my nostrils are largely visible front on. I am having a dorsal hump reduction with tip refinement.
I have seen three surgeons, regarding my cheekbone and nose surgery but have opted for the surgeon that I walked away feeling most confident. I haven't gone for price, I can afford for a British surgeon and hospital feels, I have instead chosen a surgeon who I felt most confident about.
Dr Noorman Van Der Dussen who is a Belgian surgeon was by far the best surgeon I visited. He took his time and I even think my appointment rolled over by about 15 minutes which I was more conscious about than him I think. He didn't rush me and I felt he was thorough. He listened to what I wanted and what I liked about Dr Noorman was the fact he used his hands to touch my face to feel what he needed to do (the other two surgeons didn't do this).
He drew diagrams and took photographs and explained in great detail what needed to be done to achieve a more masculine and aesthetically correct appearance. After the consult, he documented everything and left me to come home to consider.
Needless to say, I made my mind up. I felt confident and truthfully, he shown me so many before and after photos of his clients that I was impressed by this alone. I booked my treatment with Marije his secretary the following week and paid my deposit to secure my surgery.
Since then, Marije had been excellent. She had called and emailed me many times to confirm further pre-operative consultations and to negotiate details in preparation for my surgery on the 6th April.
Now, I realise Dr Noorman is a specialist craniomaxillofacial surgeon who is expert with male to female feminisation surgery. But, my partner is a Max Fax surgeon himself and he felt Dr Nooram 'knew his stuff'. He attended the consultations with me and he immediately felt Dr Noorman was the one.
That said, we leave for London tomorrow evening and then the Eurostar on 5th April to Belgium. I have my surgery on 6th.
I won't lie, I'm so bloody nervous! But, I'll keep you updated. I thought I would do a blog as there doesn't seem to be much out there for guys going through this and there isn't much out there for cheek grafts either. Maybe this will help..
So, please wish me luck and I promise to keep you updated! ????
Replies (3)
UPDATED FROM ring999
1 day pre
On our way..
So, we are on our way to London and catch the Eurostar tomorrow for Belgium.
I won't lie, my nerves are settling in. Mum and my partner both tell me "you're lovely the way you are" and although that's nice for them to say, it somehow makes you feel they don't support what you're doin. Also, my partner who is a surgeon himself is trying to prepare me I think for the "changes". He tells me how I'm going to look different, but I can't somehow grasp this! I simply think it will be so subtle only I will notice the difference??
Anyway, that said, I meet with Dr Noorman tomorrow for my pre operative consultation in Brussles. I'm assuming this is to just 'tie up the loose ends' so to speak..
I'll let you know how I get on..
I won't lie, my nerves are settling in. Mum and my partner both tell me "you're lovely the way you are" and although that's nice for them to say, it somehow makes you feel they don't support what you're doin. Also, my partner who is a surgeon himself is trying to prepare me I think for the "changes". He tells me how I'm going to look different, but I can't somehow grasp this! I simply think it will be so subtle only I will notice the difference??
Anyway, that said, I meet with Dr Noorman tomorrow for my pre operative consultation in Brussles. I'm assuming this is to just 'tie up the loose ends' so to speak..
I'll let you know how I get on..
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April 5, 2016
I wish you all the best luck! Hope everything will go perfectly and you'll feel hole and content with your self!
Btw, what operation did your bf. do?
Take good care!
Btw, what operation did your bf. do?
Take good care!
April 5, 2016
Thank you, I appreciate your thoughts.
He has just had Vaser Lipo Hi Definition to sculpt his abdomen and chest. He had his surgery 2 weeks ago with Dr Commins in London. He's still very swollen but the definition is really beginning to appear.. Thank you again.
UPDATED FROM ring999
Day of treatment
Just arrived in Belgium..
Okay, so we have just arrived in Belgium via Eurostar.
Firstly, it's Eurostar all the way for us.. We loved it, far better than flying!! So quick and easy and none of that airport rubbish you have to deal with!
So, we are here for the week following surgery tomorrow to chill out and relax. My advice, don't hesitate to book this place!! We are staying in a chalet Witt its own lake! And better still, we are 20 minutes from the hospital and clinic. We have really made the right decision where it comes to accommodation!! Amazing!!
Right, we will pop to the supermarket now to get the groceries. Just wanted to share with you how amazing this alternative to a hotel is!
https://airbnb.com/rooms/2109864?ref_device_id=5f9e70c5231119a3150b31e049b804cb047f1cca&s=9&user_id=40149583&photo=0
Firstly, it's Eurostar all the way for us.. We loved it, far better than flying!! So quick and easy and none of that airport rubbish you have to deal with!
So, we are here for the week following surgery tomorrow to chill out and relax. My advice, don't hesitate to book this place!! We are staying in a chalet Witt its own lake! And better still, we are 20 minutes from the hospital and clinic. We have really made the right decision where it comes to accommodation!! Amazing!!
Right, we will pop to the supermarket now to get the groceries. Just wanted to share with you how amazing this alternative to a hotel is!
https://airbnb.com/rooms/2109864?ref_device_id=5f9e70c5231119a3150b31e049b804cb047f1cca&s=9&user_id=40149583&photo=0
Welcome, wishing you lots of luck and I will be keeping an eye out for your updates.
Be sure to check-in here to connect with others preparing for their big day -- it's a great place to connect with some recovery buddies! You may find this helpful, have a look: Top 10 Rhinoplasty Tips For Before and After Surgery
Oh my gosh, you're most welcome — I really appreciate your kind words and so glad that both you and your partner have found RealSelf so helpful on your journey and know that by paying it forward by sharing your story you are helping countless others researching the procedure. ☺