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Nervous About Rhinoplasty - Beverly Hills, CA

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Ive been wanting a nose job for more then 10...

makeadeath7July 16, 2014
$8,200
Ive been wanting a nose job for more then 10 years, and now I'm finally having it done. My surgery is scheduled in two day, and I am on a low-sodium to none diet, I am also eating 2 servings a day of papaya or pineapple, as I have read this will help with bruising. As for the procedure i would like the tip of my nose to look more refine, and bringing down the dorsal hump. I will post pictures of my results, for now here is what my nose looks like now.

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Richard A. Zoumalan, MD

Richard A. Zoumalan, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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meadowflower
July 17, 2014
Good luck. It's a good idea to have the low sodium diet and papaya/pineappl. I enjoyed the papaya and pineapple when I had my revision. Looking forward to seeing your results.
makeadeath7
July 17, 2014
Thanks this diet has helped me out physically as well, my digestive system and weight.
Margaret000
July 17, 2014
Good luck! You'll be gorgeous.
makeadeath7
July 17, 2014
Thank you for the support!
CRNAinFLA
July 17, 2014
No sodium isn't good idea cuz we need iodine... that's not to say you should run out & indulge in popcorn. Everyone heals differently... if you're young with soft skin it'll be over in a week. If your old with rhino skin like me...well... we won't discuss my failed tip plasty. (due ONLY to my disgustingly basketball-like rubber snout). You'll be fine. Whatever you do, just remember there will be swelling no matter what & not to panic if u get a glimpse 24 hours post op.. Most importantly... Keep your mitts OFF THE BANDAGES. It'll be difficult.. but messing around with them could cause problems. No digging, peeking, lifting, scratching, poking, pinching or sneakery in order to 'get a quick peek'. It'll be fine...
makeadeath7
July 17, 2014
Thank you for reading my post and your suggestions.
Dolcevita105
July 17, 2014
Don't be nervous! The surgery itself was the easiest part. Just know you'll be a little swollen for a few days, and that it's just annoying not unbearably painful. You will be sure you made the right choice. I would check out the rhinosite blog. sending lots of good luck! I had mine done a wk ago and the cast comes off Monday =)
makeadeath7
July 17, 2014
Thank you for reading my post, i enjoyed reading your response.
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Angie_M
July 17, 2014
Before you know it, you will be on the others side of this looking back and wondering why you were nervous. :) But I do understand the anxiety. I had it, too. I'll be thinking of you tomorrow! When you feel up to it, please let us know how you're doing.
makeadeath7
July 17, 2014
Thank you for your support, helps me feel better.
UPDATED FROM makeadeath7
1 day post

Done with surgery

makeadeath7July 20, 2014
My throat was really irritated and I felt totally out of it as expected, don't remember too much of the ride home, it all happened so fast, last thing i remember was talking about my boyfriend ha... started feeling a headache at night, had so much loving support, my dad, mom, boyfriend and best friend. Love them all so much. will update in a few days im not too bruised perhaps my diet helped??

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lillymarie
July 20, 2014
can't wait to see your results :"D
Happygal07
July 20, 2014
Happy h
Happygal07
July 20, 2014
Happy healing get lots of rest! Yes the pineapple helps a lot. Popsicles help for your throat
CRNAinFLA
July 20, 2014
Yes... the tube they put into your lungs is what causes that irritation; many people fight it because it's not natural to shove sumin down the back of your throat. It also causes gagging and hydrochloric acid from your stomach can cause irritation as well... U know similar to after you've vomited... Rest Rest Rest... you'll feel like a brand new person in a couple of weeks. Excited for your results!
UPDATED FROM makeadeath7
5 days post

Tomorrow cast comes off

makeadeath7July 23, 2014
Nights have been the worst part of recovery, i wake up from the dryness in my throat. and having to sleep elevated. Swelling peaked on the second morning and little by little its been coming down. Pictures of the things that have helped me the most, besides friends and family support.

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CRNAinFLA
July 25, 2014
Ahh... I know with absolute certainty that you'll be skippin' your happy a** on over to that appt EARLY. Lol. If it's possible, might try sleeping with a humidifier by your head tonight. When I had my face lift, brow lift & tip plasty my 'friend' drove me to & from Miami & we stayed in a hotel post op. B*tch stole my pain meds... took em all over a 2 day period. She got totally wasted in the hotel room...I awoke about 8 hours after I'd been discharged & she was lying on her stomach, face down in a plate full of Lo Mein. Lol. Needless to say... Not my friend anymore. Anyway... Looking forward to your post after the appt! Just remember... swelling swelling swelling...it takes some people longer to get back to normal. You'll be happy tho!
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