32 Yrs Old Rhinoplasty and Lower Blepharoplasty. Charleston, SC

I have been wanting to have a nose job since I was 15 years old because of my dorsal hump. Over the years it seems that my nose has gotten even bigger/wider. I notice it most in pictures. I recently moved to another town for my husband's job and have not figured out my employment situation yet. I figured this would be the only time in my life that I would not be working so it was a perfect time to get it done. I have also started developing under eye bags over the last few years that just don't go away no matter what! I actually think they get worse any time I have tried to use eye cream. So I figured I'd get that knocked out at the same time. I had my procedures 4 days ago and so far so good! I can't believe how small my nose is, even with the splint and tape on! I am very excited to see the final result. I am happy to say that I have had NO pain since the surgery was over. I do have swelling and today is the worst day. The swelling has moved down my face and my cheeks are swollen and it looks like I had my upper lip plumped up! Fortunately, I haven't had any bruising either. I took arnica montana starting 2 days prior to surgery and am continuing. I am also eating a cup of pineapple per day, and started that 2 days prior to surgery. These are supposed to help with bruising and swelling. My doctor also gave me something through IV right before surgery that he said helps with bruising. I'm thankful not to have black eyes! The only part that has been very challenging about the whole experience is the nausea and vomiting I had for about 8 hours after. I always have this response to anaesthesia though. I will update this as the progress goes on!

As I mentioned, I have been very fortunate not to have much bruising. Well, now I'm bruised. I have been avoiding holding my 2 small children but last night I held my baby for 2 Minutes! And he got me...head butted me right in the nose. Blood started coming out of both nostrils and it lasted for about s minute. I called the nurse and she advised me not to irrigate my nose until the next afternoon but to keep it moist with saline nasal spray. She also told me not to ice. I went straight to bed because I was so upset and worried about what this might do to my results. Today I woke up with some yellow bruising around my eyes. I sent pictures and the doctor says he thinks there won't be any negative impact but we'll know more when we take the splint off next week. I will likely be a nervous wreck until then! Now I'm hiding in my room for the rest of the weekend and my kids don't even know I'm here. My baby is a mama's boy and if be sees me, I cannot escape him!

It has been 2 weeks since my surgery. When I got my splint off at 8 days my nose was pretty swollen, so lit looked really wide and thick from the front. I did not like that, but because I had read so much on realself, I knew to expect it and to be patient. My nose looked like it was crooked also, but I believe it was from swelling mostly bc it has gotten much better. I can feel more bony prominence at the right side of my bridge than the left. I am really hoping that it will go down and I have read that it can. I'm worried it's a result of being head butted by my son 4 days after surgery. I just have to be patient. It does seem to be improving already. I know that my nose will get better and better. Even with it how it is now, it is way better than before surgery!