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Functional Septoplasty/Rhinoplasty/Turbinate Reduction - Chambersburg, PA

UPDATED FROM mistyoz
10 days post

Day 12, cast off & stents out

So I got my cast off & stents out today. The cast did not hurt at all there was so much oil built up it was already sliding off. The smell was terrible! Getting the stents out was really uncomfortable, they were so big but I already knew to expect that. I have had a terrible throbbing head since they were taken out. I can breathe through my nose so well. It is a strange sensation when you have never been able to take a nice deep breath. My nose is still crooked. It literally looks exactly the same. I've cried a lot about it but there isn't anything I can do. I was hoping for it to be much straighter, I knew it most likely would not be perfectly straight. But for it to look exactly the same just sucks. I know it is swollen and the swelling can be more on one side than the other but if you look at my before pictures you'll see it's the same, just bigger from the swelling. I guess I will be saving my money and hopefully in a year or two I can find a surgeon that can correct it. I cannot accept this nose for the rest of my life.

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Dr. H. Carter Davidson

Dr. Davidson patiently answered all of my questions and I feel safe in his hands. He did a wonderful job with my daughters surgery as well.

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Aww I'm so sorry dear . I'm surprised after putting spreader grafts in that it's still crooked. Did they break your nose at all?
How's the profile . Was the little bump improved?
That's the thing, he told me he did not put spreader grafts in. He told me he was going to beforehand but ended up not thinking it was necessary I guess. He just did the osteotomies. While I'm happy to breathe I just wish I would have waited
Oh and he did not shave the bump. He said when he "straightened" it, it was hardly noticible. It is. It's the same.
Whaaaat?! That's very strange . I mean he improved your breathing which is great , but he didn't do any cosmetic work . Did you talk about wanting cosmetic work done or did you just go in for breathing?
I feel like I'm probably being ungrateful because I'm so disappointed. In reality, he did do what my insurance paid him to do which is to correct my breathing. I think the crookedness of my nose was just to an extent that is out of his realm of expertise. He does not do cosmetic work. And I have great respect for him for how he was with my daughter for her surgery. He is a wonderful ENT. I just got my hopes up.
So when I went in he TOLD me that by doing the functional rhinoplasty and Septoplasty he would be able to straighten my nose. He told me he doesn't do too work or anything like that but he could also shave down the bump a bit to smooth it all out. So yeah we did talk about the cosmetic aspect of it.
Tip work not too work
Well , you know what? If he doesn't do cosmetic , you do not want him messing with your nose , trust me. I've seen disaster from ENTs who have tried . Consider it a blessing he didn't . You should see a facial plastic surgeon if you want to do anything cosmetic . Preferably one who also is an ent
I did not go in to get anything connect done, he just said that he would HAVE to straighten my nose quite a bit to correct my breathing. I would have waited until I had the money and seen a plastic surgeon ent but that would be years from now and not breathing through my nose for years was not an option.
*cosmetic
I think it looks so much better!
For only doing internal stuff, it turned out nice. Unfortunately there's more to a crooked-looking nose than a crooked septum, and I can understand your disappointment.
Does your husband see a difference? Would you post a profile view?
Yes I can do that tomorrow, it totally looks the same. I've just accepted that it's time to convince my husband that it's something I NEED in order to feel good about myself. I have to wait a year anyways so there's plenty of time to save up.
I think you look nice, but if you are unhappy, I recommend Dr. Steve Denenbery in Omaha.
Denenberg
He did my functional septorhinoplasty. I had a very crooked nose. It appears much straighter now, though it still has some asymmetry. Dr. Denenberg was upfront that he wouldn't get it perfect but could get considerable improvement, and he has. He took down a hump, shortened the nose by taking some of the cartilage and straightened it considerably with the septal repair. He can advise you on your situation and if he thinks he can help, will make a modification of any photos you provide. His modifications accurately depict what he can really do.
Can I ask about how much did it cost you? I
It was $8500, not on the low end by any means but he specializes in rhinoplasty and has over 30 years experience perfecting his techniques.
Hello, I've been reading your post and feel I had to comment because I also saw an ENT for a functional Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty with some comestic work too. I'm now 4 weeks post. I had osteotimies, tip work and alar base reduction....in addition to the functional piece.My doc is an ENT and board certified in facial plastics also. He is the most wonderful doc you'll meet. He is in Philadelphia and was voted top doc every year for a least 5 years in a row. I suggest you see him for an opinion since you live in Pa. His name is Edmund Pribitikin at Jefferson University Hospital. Even though you are still early, It won't hurt to get his thoughts. I'm in Philly too if you ever want to talk just message me.
UPDATED FROM mistyoz
5 days post

Day 6

Still swollen in my jowls, my jaw actually hurts too and it did not previously. My teeth still ache, I did not mention that before but they have the entire time. Only taking ibuprofen at this point, and Xanax to help me sleep at night. I ventured out of the house today and got plenty of looks but I was OK with it. I'm tired all the time and still feeling really weak. Can't wait for these bruises and the face swelling to go away.

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Geez . You should not be in this much pain over a septoplasty. hmm .. I hope you feel better soon . Everything will get better when you get those things out from outside your nostrils.
Well they broke my nose to straighten it too and placed spreader grafts. I thought maybe the combination of all those is why I've been in so much pain. But today is definitely better.
Oh good , I'm so glad you're feeling better. You taking the cast off tomorrow??
No, no one will be in to remove it until THURSDAY! The nurse said that the PA isn't comfortable doing it so I have to wait for my Doctor. That's 11 days with cast and stents in! Ugh!
Oh my god , that's craziness!
Awww bless you , you are really having a bad time , hopefully you will look back and think that it's all been worth it. Good luck for Thursday [RS bleep]
Thank you <3. I'm sure I will, I have wanted 2 things for as long as I can remember. A straight nose and to be able to BREATHE through my nose. Hopefully on Thursday when this cast and stents are gone I will finally have both.
Yes you will [RS bleep]
UPDATED FROM mistyoz
3 days post

Day 4

Well I am not by any means feeling great, but I've definitely turned a corner today. I actually felt like getting up out of bed and walking downstairs for a bit. I was able to go 12 hours without taking my pain meds. Still a lot of pressure(which I know won't pass until splints are removed), I'd say my pain without medicine is a 6/10. That's a huge improvement. I'm still extremely swollen. It is starting to move down my face too.

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Oh my, 6/10 is a good amount :-( especially with all those days left
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