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48 Year Old Male Rhinoplasty - Brisbane, AU

UPDATED FROM cliveb
3 months post

3 Months

cliveb
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Quick update on the 3 month anniversary of my surgery.
Discovered a stitch under my columella so i asked my surgeon. He leaves a 4-6 month dissolvable stitch in so no worries. I think there is one on the inside of my nose too.
Still swollen and numb tip but much better than a few weeks ago. Some days are definitely better than others. I gym 4 days a week and can really feel the swelling while working out. Overall good though, just looking forward to my nose feeling 100% normal.

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Raymond Goh, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast)

Raymond Goh, MBBS (Hons), FRACS (Plast)

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April 15, 2018
thanks for updating us on your journey. I have been considering it for years now but I am scared of the pain and wait time to truly see results. I am also in Brisbane- are you happy with dr goh?
April 15, 2018
Hi, it’s a massive thing to decide to do and I agree it shouldn’t be taken lightly. As far as the pain goes, there really isn’t any. It can be a little uncomfortable and the period where you can’t breath through your nose sucks but there really isn’t any pain. Yes the wait time is the worse. I’m 3 months in any still really swollen. I did have a lot of tip work done and have thick skin so I guess I need to wait at least another 6 months before things settle down and i start to see the results. Very happy with Dr Goh, can’t fault his skill, professionalism and care. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Just do it for yourself!
April 18, 2018
thanks for your reply. I will definitely book a consult with Dr Goh and see where that takes me
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October 16, 2018

Hey Clive! I hope you've been well. We'd love an update when you get a chance!

UPDATED FROM cliveb
2 months post

2 months

cliveb
Getting a little better every day. 2 weeks ago I saw my sugeon for the 6 week check-up. Dr Goh was very happy with everything and just told me to keep looking after myself to help the recovery. Up until a few days ago not much had changed. Now I am at the 2 month mark I am noticing some softness in my nostrils and columella so it seems the swelling is definitely at the point where I can see light at the end of the tunnel. After working out, the swelling definitely increases and takes a couple of hours to subside. I’ve stopped taping at night now as it is no longer helping and interferes with my sleep. The way things are going I am hopeful that in a month from now the swelling will be at the stage where I don’t notice it physically.

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UPDATED FROM cliveb
1 month post

Swelling

cliveb
One month post op. No real problems but I did want to highlight a couple of things for anyone considering rhino.
4 weeks after surgery and my nose still feels weird. A liitle better every day but the numbness, stiffness and heavy feeling persists and i think it will last at least another month.
I am happy with how my nose looks now but the swelling on the tip is still huge. It’s true what they say, if you have thick skin it will take a long time (probably 12 months) for the swelling to resolve. You are going to need lots of patience.

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March 18, 2018
Hi Clive! Knowing that I'm not the only one experiencing these headaches/stiffness/numbness has certainly put me a ease a little. Stay strong and keep us updated.
March 18, 2018
Thanks mate. Patience is definitely a virtue!