Rhinoplasty and Neck Liposuction - Carmel, IN

My surgery date is about 3 wks away. I'm excited about this. I've read and researched as much as I could and I hope to get great results. I'm not looking to drastically change my appearance but to refine the way I look. My nose has been fractured and cartilage is wonky compared to what it used to look like when I was a teenager. I'm looking to reduce the bulbous tip, reduce the bump and create a slimmer line. I have always been bothered by my jaw asymmetry, but after much thought I believe its really the way that the fat accentuates this to me. My surgeon did 3D imaging of my face and that's when I absolutely decided on the neck liposuction. She warned me that at 35 the skin may not bounce back quite as well as a person in their 20's. The drooping neck is a family trait so I've already prepared myself for that. If it becomes too droopy I'll check out my options when the time comes.

Had my highly anticipated surgery today. I had seen an allergist for what I thought was an unrelated issue. Once we did a complete work up and determined I have no allergies he ordered a CT scan of my sinuses. There was some minor scattered sinus disease and a bone spurs off my septum touching one of the turbinates. This CT took place Thursday before my surgery today, Monday. I was very impressed the way the staff at Dr. Turkle's office handled this. It was Friday and I was calling them with this info! We got insurance involved so I would know what to expect. Turkle was able to read the report and told me it would be no problem, but to bring films on the day of surgery. I did and she said she would also remove the spur and too large turbinate. This was basically an add on surgery. There was no recalculating my bill, no delays in the surgery, and she actually performed the surgery in the same amount of time as originally allotted. She's seeing me back this Saturday instead of or original Monday appointment.

Swollen today as is expected. No new pains excited to have my follow up with Dr Turkle on Saturday. I can already see a difference in my neck from lipo. Last night before the swelling set in I could see my nose was shorter. Patience and pain meds!