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Just About Chickened out Right Before my Surgery, but Went for It in the End - Chicago, IL
UPDATED FROM Jackson21
16 months post-op
$5,500
My nose has not fluctuated in swelling lately. It is not swollen when I wake up anymore. Therefore, I know my nose is still changing which is awesome. I don't know if time has caused this or Dr. Shah gave me the strongest Kenallog injection there is, for the first time, about ~1 month ago. Also, my nose is looking more narrow, not as wide, as before so I think the residual swelling is FINALLY dissipating nicely. The tip is still kinda hard but that improves ever so slowly.
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UPDATED FROM Jackson21
14 months
I'll post more pics soon. Ultimately I am very pleased with my nose. Here are the few complaints I still have 14 mo post-op:
1. My nose STILL fluctuates in swelling- for example, if I am in warmer weather, lay down, or for other mysterious reasons it will swell up. When it swells, it doesn't look pretty.
2. My nose used to be thin and defined when looking at it face-on, however now it is wider and I rather it still be thin/narrow, but at this point I don't think that will happen.
1. My nose STILL fluctuates in swelling- for example, if I am in warmer weather, lay down, or for other mysterious reasons it will swell up. When it swells, it doesn't look pretty.
2. My nose used to be thin and defined when looking at it face-on, however now it is wider and I rather it still be thin/narrow, but at this point I don't think that will happen.
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When do you feel your swelling started to get better and your nose got more defined? Did you feel better about it say around 3 months, 6, months, or 1 year? Do you feel your nose still changing or its pretty much where its been?
I began finally liking my nose around 5-6 months when the swelling finally went down enough where I looked normal and it became more defined at that same time. My nose was a blob for the first 4 months. I hope my nose is still changing, but I don't think it is anymore. It fluctuates in swelling though. I love it when it is small and isn't swollen. However at times, like in hot weather, it tends to temporary swell up and it looks blob-ish...kinda.
Thank you Jackson! Its very helpful for me to know as I am awaiting for my swelling to go down. My surgeon said I am still moderately swollen especially in the tip area and my left side. I got my second injection of steroid today so crossing my fingers it works. The first one worked wonders but it was only done on my right side so now he gave it to me on my left. But I agree I should see more definition and less swollen nose by 6 months. I have forgotten from my first surgery. Its hard to go through this again. Glad you like your nose. You look great and I think your doctor did a nice job for you. :)
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