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30 Year Old Wide Nose Rhinoplasty - Chicago, IL

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I had a wide nose, I knew I would need my bridge...

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diazn1183
WORTH IT$9,000
I had a wide nose, I knew I would need my bridge broken, I had learned to like my nose, but as I got older I didn't want to regret not getting it. I had the non surgical procedure in the past, but due to time and the cost,I figured to just go with the real thing. I knew the doctor I wanted, but I was nervous he didn't have many ethnic nose in his gallery. I went by the results in the gallery.

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Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 123 Reviews
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August 19, 2014
Is there any after pics ?
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August 21, 2014
Just posted them
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August 20, 2014
Can't wait to see after pics! I love Dr. Placik's work :-)
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August 21, 2014
just posted them :) He's awesome. Dr Magic
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August 20, 2014
Thank you so much for sharing here on RealSelf. It looks like you had a pretty nice nose before, so I can only imagine how stunning you'll be with the refinement. Please let us know how the big reveal goes when your cast is removed.
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August 21, 2014
I just updated the pics. Thanks =)
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August 20, 2014
Thanks for sharing with us. I thought your before nose was very nice! Looking forward to your updates and wishing you a fast and easy recovery.
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August 21, 2014
Thanks, I'm all good. A little stuffy, but other than that all good.
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August 21, 2014
Your nose was gorgeous before. Can't wait to see your "after pictures!!" :)
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August 21, 2014
No way!! I had to use lots of make up to contour it, make can do magic, but thanks.
UPDATED FROM diazn1183
7 days post

Update, cast off one week later

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Update: on Sunday I stopped taking the meds, made me drowsy and I wasn't even in pain. Monday I went back to work with the cast, I looked like a freak with the cast, dealing with my kids and husband's schedule was a little crazy, but not bad at all. I was still feeling drowsy for some reason. I did take 3 hr naps on Mon and Tues (never had before, that was weird)
This morning I went to my post op, I didn't even see the Dr, which was fine, but I was a little disappointed. I got the cast off and the stiches removed. I was a little worried, I it was painful for many. It was a breeze! I was in and out in 20 mnts. The results are really drastic, but so far I'm happy, I'm a little swollen on the tip, but a little make up will do the trick.

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August 21, 2014
Just posted them :)
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August 21, 2014
Wow! Your nose looks absolutely beautiful! What a difference! And you have no swelling or bruising?!
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August 21, 2014
I had a little dot of reddish on the 3rd day, that's it, a little swollen on the tip, the RN told me it would get a little swollen in the next few days, we'll see.
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September 2, 2014
I can see the improved definition in your bridge already.
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September 4, 2014
Did you get any type of implants put in your nose?
March 17, 2015
Very helpful review. Could show us some more pictures? Please