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24 Year Old Female, Rhinoplasty - Brookfield, WI
UPDATED FROM President Knope
9 years post
Revision 9 years later
$6,800
I have a revision almost 10 years later!
The tip was too long and the asymmetry never resolved. The whole tip of my nose actually becgan to lean to one side. I went back to Dr. Patel and we decided to fix it :)
We did an open revision rhinoplasty… under local anesthesia! I was awake. It took about an hour and a half once he was in there.
I’m on day 7 now and the swelling is starting to chill- bruising almost gone. Stitches out tomorrow!
The tip was too long and the asymmetry never resolved. The whole tip of my nose actually becgan to lean to one side. I went back to Dr. Patel and we decided to fix it :)
We did an open revision rhinoplasty… under local anesthesia! I was awake. It took about an hour and a half once he was in there.
I’m on day 7 now and the swelling is starting to chill- bruising almost gone. Stitches out tomorrow!
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UPDATED FROM President Knope
2 years post
2 years post op
With my asymmetry, I wanted to give myself a couple of years to fully heal before judging my final results. Lately, I have been feeling pretty bummed to be honest. The swelling on my right supratip is still there. I feel like it makes my nose look crooked. I have an appointment with dr. Patel in a couple weeks to discuss my options.
Financially, emotionally and time wise I don’t know if another revision is realistic right now. I wish I could just be symmetrical. I also wish my nose fit my face better.
To be honest though, there isn’t one part of my face I wouldn’t change if I could so I’m not sure if I’m just being overly critical or not. I look at other people’s “asymmetrical” noses after rhinoplasty and think wow I wish mine looked that good.
I just don’t know.
Financially, emotionally and time wise I don’t know if another revision is realistic right now. I wish I could just be symmetrical. I also wish my nose fit my face better.
To be honest though, there isn’t one part of my face I wouldn’t change if I could so I’m not sure if I’m just being overly critical or not. I look at other people’s “asymmetrical” noses after rhinoplasty and think wow I wish mine looked that good.
I just don’t know.
Replies (3)
empoweress
November 13, 2018
Hi thanks for your detailed post...does the surgeon know what caused the excess bulk?
President Knope
November 13, 2018
He is unsure. He thinks it could be scar tissue or the cartilage “bowing” out. This is why I am meeting with him again on 11/28 to see what he thinks it is and if there’s anything minimally invasive than a full blown revision we could do.
President Knope
November 13, 2018
Less invasive than a full blown revision **
December 9, 2020
I can’t find your post for after your meeting with him. What ended up happening with your nose?
April 14, 2021
Hello! Any updates? I also had a tip rhino other same doctor a year and half ago and have some issues. Seeing him in June to see if my nose can be fixed. But I'm wondering if I should just get a 2nd opinion as this would be my 2nd procedure with him that would need a revision. Hope all is well with you.
April 14, 2021
Hi! I’m still not thrilled. The bump/cartilage deformity or scar tissue is still there. By no means am I deformed but it’s not as symmetrical as I’d wished. I would get a second opinion.
UPDATED FROM President Knope
10 months post
10 months!!!
I no longer feel stiff or swollen! This took a long time (8+ months). I have had to be extremely patient with my swelling as I still have some in my tip, especially on my right side. However, my doctor is confident that the swelling will continue to dissipate over the next year. The only part of my nose that feels hard is my right tip.
I'm pleased with the outcome overall and will be happy when the tip completely heals.
I'm pleased with the outcome overall and will be happy when the tip completely heals.
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September 6, 2017
I'm very happy that everything has worked out so well for you. I'm also, happy that you've gotten to a place in your healing where there are no more anxieties about what ifs with your noses appearance.
October 29, 2018
Hi there! Are you still happy with the results? Will be having this done soon and wondering if you are glad you had the procedure and if you are happy with the results.
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