POSTED UNDER Rhinoplasty Reviews
28y - 1y 7m post op - Open Rhinoplasty - Chicago, IL
UPDATED FROM felidae
1 year post
1 y 7 m post op
WORTH IT$5,025
Still all is well for me. There is almost no more swelling in the morning (as far as I can see). I feel 90% positive about my nose now and this is, what counts most. I was worried about spending so much money on myself, but after everything, it was one of the best things I ever did in my life for myself.
I have a little scartissue inside my nose and after blowing my nose I still check for "stuck" snot, because of the new inside shape, but otherwise nothing to complain. If I would be able to make another trip to Chicago I might would ask for another shave down on my left side (in office), but that is just me being super critical.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Otherwise happy healing everyone!
I have a little scartissue inside my nose and after blowing my nose I still check for "stuck" snot, because of the new inside shape, but otherwise nothing to complain. If I would be able to make another trip to Chicago I might would ask for another shave down on my left side (in office), but that is just me being super critical.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Otherwise happy healing everyone!
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UPDATED FROM felidae
1 year post
1 year 4 months post op
After some new reviews I was reminded, that I maybe should update mine as well. There aren't any news. All is well. I still got some morning swelling, but it is just minimal. I tried to take some pictures to compare for you, but I hardly see it in the pictures myself. I don't have to say how unflattering the morning picture is just after waking up... but otherwise I can't show you.
I had a big event just a while ago, which I was a little nervous about! I went to my 10-years out of school reunion. Of course I was thinking: "Will they notice?". I can tell you - nobody did or at least nobody said anything! I did got some compliments from peoplee, who didn't bat an eye on me back in school. So maybe? I definitely felt very confident about myself and for that - all goals reached.
Still doing Bio-Oil on my scars. Not sure it has a real effect, but I might as well try.
Happy healing everyone!
I had a big event just a while ago, which I was a little nervous about! I went to my 10-years out of school reunion. Of course I was thinking: "Will they notice?". I can tell you - nobody did or at least nobody said anything! I did got some compliments from peoplee, who didn't bat an eye on me back in school. So maybe? I definitely felt very confident about myself and for that - all goals reached.
Still doing Bio-Oil on my scars. Not sure it has a real effect, but I might as well try.
Happy healing everyone!
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UPDATED FROM felidae
1 year post
1 year 1 month post op
I wanted to make an update long ago, but was sick and had some bad pimples :P So I wasn't up for taking any new pictures (or I forgot to do it...) Anyway! Here is a little update.
I like my nose like 80% of the time, but still have some "bad" nose days. I really like my profile and my front, but not so happy about the 3/4 angle (I said that before...)
I still get swelling in the morning, but it goes away quickly (probably because I sleep on my stomach).
Also I am still working on my scars with Bio-Oil. They are slightly visible, but that is okay for me.
Until today nobody suspects anything who doesn't know, because I told that person. Which I call a great success :)
If you have any question feel free to ask or message me!
Happy healing everyone.
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March 25, 2016
Glad to see an update from you! Looking good!
I also don't like my 3/4 view...I wonder if it's a Dr. Shah thing. I'm finally starting to see my results 1.5 years later, and I'm liking it more and more, except for the 3/4 view. :)
March 26, 2016
Thanks! Ah 3/4 was and is still the worst angle, but it is better then it was before... Also I don't have that "drop" anymore when I smile and I adore my profil... :D Still a win!
Not sure if that is his weak side, maybe?! I take it without any real complaint, because I got out without any complications. I have seen bad things here and I am just glad it did not happen to me.
I am a little sad that I am back home and sooo far away from a potential steroid shot... I got some swelling over the last days because of the cold weather and my period storing water in my body... Argh!
Not sure if that is his weak side, maybe?! I take it without any real complaint, because I got out without any complications. I have seen bad things here and I am just glad it did not happen to me.
I am a little sad that I am back home and sooo far away from a potential steroid shot... I got some swelling over the last days because of the cold weather and my period storing water in my body... Argh!
March 26, 2016
Def! I feel the same way about better than before and relief at avoiding major trouble. But then when you see noses here that look absolutely perfect, it messes a little bit with you. Btw, I have to tell you: I was nervous about the damn steroid shot, and I kept delaying it, but it has done wonders for me. Can't even explain what a big difference it has made. As for you being far away, any chance Dr. Shah could direct a local doctor on dosage / how to administer a kenalog shot by Skype? I know it's unrealistic, but I'm just brainstorming some ideas if you really feel this is something you want.
March 26, 2016
Ah we will always want the best. It's in our nature ;) I guess everything could always be better... but it also could be LOT worse.
I can understand that you were avoiding it. I mean it is a freaking shot/s in your nose... But it does help a lot.
I hope he will contact me, when he comes to Europe... I could take a flight to London or so and combine it with some vacation and shopping there :D I don't trust any locals here... that's why I flew to Chicago in the first place. But thanks for your thought!
I can understand that you were avoiding it. I mean it is a freaking shot/s in your nose... But it does help a lot.
I hope he will contact me, when he comes to Europe... I could take a flight to London or so and combine it with some vacation and shopping there :D I don't trust any locals here... that's why I flew to Chicago in the first place. But thanks for your thought!
June 29, 2016
Yeah I can see the large bump in the 3/4 view that is almost unnoticeable in the profile side view. How strange?! Your tip still looks swollen, some people with thick skin can have swelling up to 2 years, are your nostrils even?
June 30, 2016
Nostrils are even, yepp. I assume there will be swelling up for a long time. I do have thick skin :(
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