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Rhino/Septo/Turbs with Dr Shahidi. Chatswood, AU
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I had my rhinoplasty with Dr Shahidi on June 10...
Pokadot321September 4, 2015
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I had my rhinoplasty with Dr Shahidi on June 10 2015 and am now 3 months post op and thought i'd share my experience to help others on this site as much as it helped me before/during/after surgery.
I followed the dr pre opp care instructions really carefully as I didnt want anything getting in the way. I did the following:
- no caffein
- no tea (herbal/caffein)
- no blood thinners
- drank 8-10 glasses of water per day
- kept away from smokers
- no packaged food the week after surgery
- inceased exercise
- no alcohol
The supplies I found useful were the following:
- U shaped pillow
- Straws
- Cotton tips to apply the antibiotic ointment
- face wipes (ur face gets oily)
- Tea bags (for under eyes)
Dr told me not to take anything for bruising swelling before surgery (such as arnica) and in the end I didnt really need to. I was using cold moist tea bags and drinking fresh pineapple juice which may have helped.
I initially wanted a curvey shaped nose but Dr said a straight nose would suit my face more and fit in with my forehead and chin. I trust he knew what would suit me more than I did so we decided on a straight nose but with a very very slight curve. On the surgery day he brought the slight curvy pic we generated and the straight pic we generated and said as long as i'm happy with my nose turning out something between the two and I was as they both looked way better then my original nose.
The day of surgery I was super nervous but the staff at North Shore Day Surgery were AMAZING and I could not speak of them highly enough. The anesthetic knocked me out before I knew it and the next thing I knew I was slowly waking up from the best sleep I felt I had ever had. The surgery took about 3 hours. I did not feel nauseous nor was I in any pain when I woke up except the dry throat that I was expecting. At that time I didnt even have any bruising or swelling yet. I was discharged really quickly.
The bruising started shortly after I got home and was mainly in my left eye but was minor. I looked and felt the worste on my 3/4 day. I felt congested and struggled sleeping as every time I would fall asleep my mouth would automatically close and I would wake myself up. Also sleeping on my back sitting up was not a fun time. I did not feel any nausea nor did blood drip from my nose - I stopped wearing the drip pad the 2/3 day. My bruising was almost gone after 1 week and I could slowly start to breathe out of my nose after 2 1/2 weeks.
Dr says i'm healing well and my nose should be fully healed in 1 year. I see him in October for my third follow up and I will be 4 months post op at that time.
I am currently happy with my nose because I understand it is still going through the healing process.
I would recommend Dr S to anyone looking at having rhinoplasty as he specialises in rhino, has loads of experience, produces a natural looking nose, knows what nose is right for you and won't beat around the bush.
Things to keep in mind
- the tip of my nose is still numb (3 months on)
- my face has been more oily ever since the rhino
- because I over examine my nose, it looks better some days more than others due to the swelling.
I am currently douching 1/2x per day, using scar cream 1/2x per day and taping my nose every night.
Will post updates as I continue to heal. Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
I followed the dr pre opp care instructions really carefully as I didnt want anything getting in the way. I did the following:
- no caffein
- no tea (herbal/caffein)
- no blood thinners
- drank 8-10 glasses of water per day
- kept away from smokers
- no packaged food the week after surgery
- inceased exercise
- no alcohol
The supplies I found useful were the following:
- U shaped pillow
- Straws
- Cotton tips to apply the antibiotic ointment
- face wipes (ur face gets oily)
- Tea bags (for under eyes)
Dr told me not to take anything for bruising swelling before surgery (such as arnica) and in the end I didnt really need to. I was using cold moist tea bags and drinking fresh pineapple juice which may have helped.
I initially wanted a curvey shaped nose but Dr said a straight nose would suit my face more and fit in with my forehead and chin. I trust he knew what would suit me more than I did so we decided on a straight nose but with a very very slight curve. On the surgery day he brought the slight curvy pic we generated and the straight pic we generated and said as long as i'm happy with my nose turning out something between the two and I was as they both looked way better then my original nose.
The day of surgery I was super nervous but the staff at North Shore Day Surgery were AMAZING and I could not speak of them highly enough. The anesthetic knocked me out before I knew it and the next thing I knew I was slowly waking up from the best sleep I felt I had ever had. The surgery took about 3 hours. I did not feel nauseous nor was I in any pain when I woke up except the dry throat that I was expecting. At that time I didnt even have any bruising or swelling yet. I was discharged really quickly.
The bruising started shortly after I got home and was mainly in my left eye but was minor. I looked and felt the worste on my 3/4 day. I felt congested and struggled sleeping as every time I would fall asleep my mouth would automatically close and I would wake myself up. Also sleeping on my back sitting up was not a fun time. I did not feel any nausea nor did blood drip from my nose - I stopped wearing the drip pad the 2/3 day. My bruising was almost gone after 1 week and I could slowly start to breathe out of my nose after 2 1/2 weeks.
Dr says i'm healing well and my nose should be fully healed in 1 year. I see him in October for my third follow up and I will be 4 months post op at that time.
I am currently happy with my nose because I understand it is still going through the healing process.
I would recommend Dr S to anyone looking at having rhinoplasty as he specialises in rhino, has loads of experience, produces a natural looking nose, knows what nose is right for you and won't beat around the bush.
Things to keep in mind
- the tip of my nose is still numb (3 months on)
- my face has been more oily ever since the rhino
- because I over examine my nose, it looks better some days more than others due to the swelling.
I am currently douching 1/2x per day, using scar cream 1/2x per day and taping my nose every night.
Will post updates as I continue to heal. Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
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Replies (19)
September 27, 2015
Good job, suits your face perfectly
November 8, 2015
Hi , can you please tell me if you had open or closed rhinoplasty? Thank you!!
UPDATED FROM Pokadot321
3 months post
Pictures
Pokadot321September 6, 2015
As you can see, my tip drooped and I had a big dorsal hump. I didn't do anything to my nostrills and i'm glad.
My nose is still swollen and the skin still needs to shrink to my new nose.
The left side of my nose is more curvey then the right but i've always liked the left side of my face more anyways.
Let me know your thoughts.
My nose is still swollen and the skin still needs to shrink to my new nose.
The left side of my nose is more curvey then the right but i've always liked the left side of my face more anyways.
Let me know your thoughts.
Replies (22)
September 6, 2015
Your profile looks great! Hope it continues to heal nicely.
September 7, 2015
you look almost like cindy crawford in that last picture! You look very beautiful and hopefully it will continue to heal smoothly :)
September 7, 2015
Your results are amazing! Your new nose fits your face perfectly, and you still look like you! Did you have any issues with swelling? Also may I ask if your skin type is thick or thin? xx
September 7, 2015
Thank you! I don't think i'm having issues with swelling like i'm still swollen and some days my nose looks nicer than others due to the swelling but you just have to try not to over analise and let it heal. The last 2 times I saw Dr he said i'm healing well. I dont think I have thick skin, do you?
September 7, 2015
You look like you are healing very well! He mentioned that I had thicker skin which meant that my swelling will take a little longer to come down! So I guess I'll be taping my nose alot more to help with that! I feel very confident though as he looks to do a lot of ethnic rhinoplasty for Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern people, which is what I present as :)
September 7, 2015
Yeah you'll be fine just keep in mind it will take a little longer and remember the swelling WILL be gone just like everyone else's eventually :) good luck and keep us updated x
September 8, 2015
Your result looks amazing! It really suits your face xx
Good luck with the rest of your healing. Keep us updated.
Just wondering how long is it till you can actually blow your nose and give it a good rub?
My first consult with Dr S is next month and I'm very nervous!!!
Good luck with the rest of your healing. Keep us updated.
Just wondering how long is it till you can actually blow your nose and give it a good rub?
My first consult with Dr S is next month and I'm very nervous!!!
September 8, 2015
Thank you!
I'm 3 months post op and I still don't blow my nose nor give it a 'good rub' cause it's still delicate especially the tip (numb). It sounds bad but after your surgery you get used to being gentle with it. I had the cold afew weeks ago and It was the worste !!!! You will be able to douche after cast removal and that gets all the gunk out of your nose.
Good luck with your consult. Hope you can keep us updated ! X
I'm 3 months post op and I still don't blow my nose nor give it a 'good rub' cause it's still delicate especially the tip (numb). It sounds bad but after your surgery you get used to being gentle with it. I had the cold afew weeks ago and It was the worste !!!! You will be able to douche after cast removal and that gets all the gunk out of your nose.
Good luck with your consult. Hope you can keep us updated ! X
September 26, 2015
Will definitely post something up after my initial consult :0)
How are you healing feeling?? Any updates?
How are you healing feeling?? Any updates?
September 27, 2015
Good! I look forward to your post. I'm feeling good although I just came off my second cold post rhino which is annoying :( I see Dr in afew weeks for my 4 month app and may post an update shortly after that :)
UPDATED FROM Pokadot321
4 months post
4 Month Update
Pokadot321October 26, 2015
Hi all,
Just thought i'd give you all an update even though there's not much to update you on.
I had my 4 month follow up appointment with Dr Shahidi last week. He is happy with the way my nose is healing and says I won't need a cortizone injection as my skin doesn't seem to have any issues shrinking to the new bone.
It seems that now the swelling is manly in the tip of my nose which sometimes makes it stick out but I was expecting this to happen. Dr S said there is nothing you can do to speed up the process and that that's the area that takes the longest to heal. It's still got that stiff/numb feeling.
Sometimes I see a slight bump from a certain angle. I think this may be swelling as Dr S said that if you cant see it from every angle then it's not the bone and FYI I havn't hit it to date (knock on wood) yayyy ! I nearly dropped my phone on it though... Thank god I didn't!
I've uploaded a 'before' and current 'after' picture. Note the tip will settle more 'in' as the swelling subsides.
I see Dr Shahidi In another 4 months for my 8 month follow up.
Happy healing everyone !!
Just thought i'd give you all an update even though there's not much to update you on.
I had my 4 month follow up appointment with Dr Shahidi last week. He is happy with the way my nose is healing and says I won't need a cortizone injection as my skin doesn't seem to have any issues shrinking to the new bone.
It seems that now the swelling is manly in the tip of my nose which sometimes makes it stick out but I was expecting this to happen. Dr S said there is nothing you can do to speed up the process and that that's the area that takes the longest to heal. It's still got that stiff/numb feeling.
Sometimes I see a slight bump from a certain angle. I think this may be swelling as Dr S said that if you cant see it from every angle then it's not the bone and FYI I havn't hit it to date (knock on wood) yayyy ! I nearly dropped my phone on it though... Thank god I didn't!
I've uploaded a 'before' and current 'after' picture. Note the tip will settle more 'in' as the swelling subsides.
I see Dr Shahidi In another 4 months for my 8 month follow up.
Happy healing everyone !!
Replies (25)
October 26, 2015
Love your new nose! So so suits your face :) I can't even tell it's still swollen. Oh my goodness though, imagine if you'd dropped your phone on it! I do that ALL the time! Taking a mental note of that for when I have surgery haha
October 26, 2015
You can tell abit with my tip see how it's sticking out a bit in the picture - that's swelling. Yes just think of your nose before doing anything really haha !
October 26, 2015
Looking good!!
Good to hear all is going well, I hope I have smooth healing too... Getting so nervous but anxious to getting it done!
Keep us updated with everything! It already looks good can't wait to see it at one year :)
Good to hear all is going well, I hope I have smooth healing too... Getting so nervous but anxious to getting it done!
Keep us updated with everything! It already looks good can't wait to see it at one year :)
October 26, 2015
You'll be fine just be patient and let your body do its thang. Can't wait to be at 1 year but then i'll be a year older....
October 26, 2015
Thank you!
LOL I hear ya sista!!! I'm getting it done before my 35th I feel so old lol sometimes I think, I'm married with three beautiful kids do I really need to do this...... YEah! lol when it's something you have always wanted I think I just gotta go for it cause I know I will regret it not having it done when I'm a grandma hahahahaha
LOL I hear ya sista!!! I'm getting it done before my 35th I feel so old lol sometimes I think, I'm married with three beautiful kids do I really need to do this...... YEah! lol when it's something you have always wanted I think I just gotta go for it cause I know I will regret it not having it done when I'm a grandma hahahahaha
October 26, 2015
Why go through your life being miserable with something on your body. Rather late than never. Your going to feel so much better !
October 26, 2015
I know I can't wait! I have the best hubby too, he is so supportive!
Thanks for all the positives it really helps when your freaking out lol
Thanks for all the positives it really helps when your freaking out lol
October 26, 2015
Hi there, it looks like you are going to have a really good results. you nose look really good already. I have a question for you. do you have any crusting or dryness in your nose? I had surgery 8 months ago and I am dealing with crusting and dryness. my surgeon says is normal but most of the people that I have talked to, they don't have any after 3 months post-op.
October 26, 2015
Thank you. I probably would have crusting/dryness if I didn't douche. Are you still douching?
October 27, 2015
You look great. Good to see some Aussie reviews on here!
On another note Dr Shahidi and i had agreed a straight nose would fit my face better because i have a strong chin but if you look at the photo i posted on my review you will see that it is very curvy as supposed to straight. I do not really mind as it's still a lot better than it was.
Good luck with the rest of your healing.