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Realistic African American Rhinoplasty for a Bulbous Tip and Wide Nose in Chicago,IL
UPDATED FROM ChicagoErin
1 year post
Happy holidays!
Just wanted to check in. It's been awhile and also give you guys a new photo of my nose. I think the many changes of it has come to an end! I'm happy my review has helped many and continues to help those who are interested! Hope everyone has had a great holiday and has a prosperous 2016! Happy new year everyone!
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January 24, 2016
WOW!! You look fantastic!! Your nose looks perfect:) Happy New Year to you too. You are one of the folks I've watched and appreciated for sharing the journey. I had mine done with Dr. Boahene yesterday. I'm pretty swollen, but happy it's over after almost two years of waiting. Thanks again!!
March 19, 2016
Your post has inspired me to go through with my rhinoplasty. I believe we share similarity in nose (that is before your surgery). I have a very bulbous tip and wide bridge. Congrats to the new you, you look fantastic!
UPDATED FROM ChicagoErin
10 months post
I haven't forgotten about you guys!
It has almost been a year! and my swelling has still been on the decline! I saw my doctor for a follow up last week. Took some before and afters and he showed me a comparison! It's crazy to think I have made it this far! Days where I felt so insecure of my bulbous nose but I barely spend any time staring at my nose anymore. I even consented for my photos to be shown to others! cause like I always say 'Why hide that you've had work done, if its good work who cares who knows! if its bad work, I won't be telling anybody' lol. Amen to good work and great surgeons. Anyway here are more photos. I will post more at the 1 year post and answer any questions anytime.
Oh. I was also told my my doctor that swelling for African Americans sometimes will retain in the tip for about one and a half years to two YEARS. Which I feel is true cause my tip feels stiff and hard still. Even after one (and VERY PAINFUL) cortisone shot.
Oh. I was also told my my doctor that swelling for African Americans sometimes will retain in the tip for about one and a half years to two YEARS. Which I feel is true cause my tip feels stiff and hard still. Even after one (and VERY PAINFUL) cortisone shot.
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April 11, 2015
Your nose looks awesome and very natural. I also git steroid shots after my revision and they helped decreasing swelling and scar tissue. Thanks for the update.
June 13, 2015
Hey Zooster,
How much do the steroid shots cost, and how often have you had to take them?
June 13, 2015
They were included in the cost of surgery. The first two shots hurted because the area wasn't numbed but the last two didn't hurt as he numbed the area with a cream. My surgeon spaced them 3 months. Good luck to you.
June 14, 2015
Thanks and thanks for answering my questions!
And this is a random question but do u know if sneezing early on right after surgery would affect stitches in your nose? Did u ever have the urge to sneeze? Or scratch yout nose with the cast on?
April 13, 2015
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