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Revision Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty - Boston, MA
UPDATED FROM SeekingBeautiful
14 days post
2 week selfie!
SeekingBeautifulMay 29, 2015
$8,230
So 2 days ago I still had a good amount of swelling and he said I had a good amount of squishy swelling which was unusual. So he put me on a prescription of methylprednisolone . Definitely that's helping take down the swelling as I'm in the middle of day three of it. I still have swelling inside and can't breathe through without a good amount of effort. But I can finally see some definition in my nose which is so nice. I'm actually headed to work now and this is the very first time I have put on make up in over two weeks. I definitely still have swelling on the side of my nose but I can deal with that right now.
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UPDATED FROM SeekingBeautiful
10 days post
Arghhhhh....
SeekingBeautifulMay 25, 2015
I sneezed this morning and besides the fact that it hurt like hell to sneeze and I really tried not to, I felt my cast loosen and pop off. I cleaned up my nose, took pics... But should I put the cast back on and tape
It on or is that it? It's off, it's off. I took pics immediate so I could see things before I swelled. I can see I still have a lot of swelling in the left side of my nose, which does surprise me because that's where he had so much scar tissue to remove. I will be waiting to see when that swelling goes down. I'm not gonna freak out because I see the asymmetrical look because I have to just use my head. I can feel the heaviness of my nose and know it's still swollen. I'm trying to take emotions out of the equations right now. Almost 10 days past an extensive surgery. I'm gonna alcohol out the gooey was of the inside of the cast and then see if I should tape it back ? At this point, will it be worthless? Normally he would have taken it off last Wednesday and he told me I would get another 2-3 days out of the cast before it popped off and I got 5. (Not counting today because it's 7am). I can also see the top of my nose is STRAIGHT. THAT is pretty cool. I haven't seen that since my pictures before I was 11 and my nose was broken by a rogue basketball (the start of all this mess). So another question to those who have braved this before me.... Should I ice my nose?
It on or is that it? It's off, it's off. I took pics immediate so I could see things before I swelled. I can see I still have a lot of swelling in the left side of my nose, which does surprise me because that's where he had so much scar tissue to remove. I will be waiting to see when that swelling goes down. I'm not gonna freak out because I see the asymmetrical look because I have to just use my head. I can feel the heaviness of my nose and know it's still swollen. I'm trying to take emotions out of the equations right now. Almost 10 days past an extensive surgery. I'm gonna alcohol out the gooey was of the inside of the cast and then see if I should tape it back ? At this point, will it be worthless? Normally he would have taken it off last Wednesday and he told me I would get another 2-3 days out of the cast before it popped off and I got 5. (Not counting today because it's 7am). I can also see the top of my nose is STRAIGHT. THAT is pretty cool. I haven't seen that since my pictures before I was 11 and my nose was broken by a rogue basketball (the start of all this mess). So another question to those who have braved this before me.... Should I ice my nose?
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May 25, 2015
Hello! Wow look at you and your straight nose!!!!!!! If I was you I would give the OS a call and ask about the cast. I would imagine it's fine to stay off now, nasal bones are lightly fused together at 10 days. Follow their advice though. I actually had a massive allergic reaction after 5 days and had to take the tape securing the cast off. I spoke to my PS and he said if it came off it would probably be ok (and that was only at 5 days out) but best check with them. You will be more swollen where he did more work so if he took out more scar tissue one side that's where you will have most swelling. Frustratingly it will linger like that but good things come to those who wait! Look at your lovely straight center line though! :)
May 25, 2015
Oh for the icing I would say no, it can only reduce swelling for the first 48 hours after surgery. Your nose will be numb and the ice might actually give you ice burn without realising. I would just leave well alone!
May 25, 2015
Looking good. A crooked nose surgery with septal and turbinate work is a much more extensive surgery than a rhinoplasty alone. I have had my septum straightened three times and turbinate surgery and grafting. Recovery is much tougher.
Looks like you have a big improvement.
May 25, 2015
Thank you so much for saying that. I am crossing my fingers for the best. I know there is NO such thing as perfection so I will not nit-pick. If I'm straight, I'll be happy. :)
May 25, 2015
First of all, your result, early as it is, looks LOVELY!!!!!!
Second, no ice. After the first 48 hours ice can be more damaging to delicate healing tissue than helpful
Third, wherever your doc did the most work, is where you'll be more swollen. For me, it's the right hand side, and although it's going down its still a little asymmetric, 8 months on.
Fourth, make an appointment to see the doc for tomorrow. You will want him to mold/tape the nose to keep scar tissue from forming. The sooner, the better. Don't attempt to tape or mold your own nose. Leave the cast off and get to the doctor so he can custom-tape you and teach you the proper method
May 25, 2015
Argh he is only in his office Wednesday mornings. I'll call them tomorrow morning when their office reopens and see what they say. He's a busy man. But thank you so much for the kind words. I think I'm a little more swollen but that's ok, I knew I would be. I actually went out today with my daughter (she is on crutches from a torn miniscus, so between the two of us it just looked like we were in a car accident... Lol!)
May 26, 2015
That must have been a sight, the two of you ladies out n about! Please tell me you at least got offered free pastry or coffee at a cafe, LOL!!! One day more or less shouldn't make much of a difference, but you'll want to have him teach you how to properly tape. His tape-job will **technically** need to be left in place for a week, but in **reality** the swelling will be going down a little bit each day, so you'll ned to re-tape to get the same firm "casing" that holds the tissue firmly and encourages edema to dissipate. Plus I'm 100% SURE you will want to be washing your face.
May 25, 2015
I love ur eyes color and ur nose already looks fine
UPDATED FROM SeekingBeautiful
7 days post
One week after surgery
SeekingBeautifulMay 22, 2015
Today was my first good day. I showered and did my hair. The welling in my cheeks is almost down and a lot of the bruises are yellowing. Under my eyes there are still bright purple splashes. I sat outside today and felt the sun. And biggest thing I noticed: I had more energy. So I wanted to do a bunch of stuff but I made myself NOT Because then I know I'd be exhausted and kick myself for overdoing it. So the shower and doing my hair was it for me. The cast is still locked onto my face which is good. Going to relax over the weekend and hope I see improvements day by day.
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May 23, 2015
You are giving me courage. Thanks for sharing candidly. I'm verybinterested in your experience. I have a bad rhinoplasty a long time ago and ended up with a crooked asymmetrical nose veering to the left. I am so self conscious but afraid to do the revision surgery.
May 24, 2015
I am so glad you're following my journey with me. It's hard. This is my third surgery because I didn't realize a revision was a big deal and you should go with a specialist for that. But honestly thanks for this website and reading what others have written, I went forward with it. The guy who did my 2nd rhinoplasty should really have been a specialist who works just with facial plastics. But I just didn't know that. He was a regular do it all type of surgeon... Boobs in the morning nose in the afternoon. He's not even in business anymore. Retired.
May 23, 2015
I'm so glad you're feeling better today - I think you look great for just a week out! In another week or two from now you'll be really feeling much better, you'll be starting to forget about it by then. Ha ha ha yes I think we are nose sisters!! Really important not to overdo it, it's still only a week since your surgery. Your cast will be off soon and it will SOO good to wash your face in the shower! Sounds like the anaesthetic is starting to finally come out of your system as well. You're over the worst now! :)
May 24, 2015
Still tired but better day by day and you're right... I think the anesthetic is wearing out of my system. I still feel foggy brained but not as bad. Still really tired and nervous that I have to work this Friday taking clients. Yikes. Cross your fingers for me.
May 24, 2015
You're looking great! Thanks for the photos. Im having a revision soon (20 years later! finally!) Im very nervous, and need grafting and septoplasty.
May 25, 2015
Thank you so much! I'm feeling much better today. Went out today for a walk and made a BBQ dinner for my family and then baked zucchini bread for everyone to take home. I guess I had more energy! Haha I'm sure I'll pay for it tomorrow but that's ok it was nice to have the family (my 2 kids and daughters friend) over for the Memorial Day weekend. I totally understand about you being nervous. I was SOOO nervous before the surgery!! So do your homework both in here and in person and look at their credentials.
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