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I have always had an issue with my noss - 6 Months Post Op - Chicago, IL

UPDATED FROM carabea
7 months post

6 months post op

carabeaAugust 6, 2013
WORTH IT$5,350
Hi All,

Hope everyone is doing well! I saw Dr. Shah last week for my 6 month post op and he said I still am 20% swollen. He opted out of giving me an injection because he wants it to go down naturally and with it being summer we tend to be more swollen. I am definately very happy with my results and can breath out of my nose 100% now. But I am super excited to see the tip more refined :)

All my friends have come on board with how much they love my results though most people have no idea I had surgery unless I show them a before and after picture.

Message me with any questions.

Cara

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Anil R. Shah, MD

Anil R. Shah, MD

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Replies (4)

oozie
August 6, 2013
You look amazing!
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1V
October 13, 2013
Your nose looks wonderful. It is so straight and lovely! How are you feeling now?
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Lulu25107
December 2, 2013
iam 3 months and my nose 2 much swellen :( iam fried this is my final result but when i saw ur pics after 6 months i saw a big different>
carabea
December 2, 2013
Oh yes, dont panic! Your nose is most def still swollen. It will continue to gradually go down over the coming months, even at my 6 month check up Dr. Shah said I was still 20% swollen. You'll notice a huge different in the next few months :)
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OstrichCarnival
May 21, 2014
Dr. Shah really is an artist :) I wish there were more reviews with pictures! Yours is one of like, five or so. Soon I will be added to the list of reviews with pictures. It just seems he doesn't have very many compared to some surgeons - and being one of the best, if not THE best in the mideastern part of the states, it just seems odd. I would have gone to Grigoryants in California, as his work is also good, and he has a TON of positive reviews (WITH PICTURES!). And hey, I'd LOVE to sit on a beach prior to my surgery, lol, but the guy is WAY overpriced. So I'm okay with going to Chicago instead to an equally awesome surgeon. I just have to pass up the beach (and look past the fact that he has less reviews)! I'm glad Shah does Skype consults for his patients not in the immediate area. It really is convenient :) I think you were so beautiful before, but your face is in much more harmony now, and you look more sophisticated than you did before. Supermodel material :)
carabea
May 21, 2014
Thank you!, you're so sweet! I didn't see many reviews posted under Dr. Shah directly on RealSelf either but take a look through the rhinoplasty reviews and you'll find more girls that went with Dr. Shah and they had pictures. Or narrow the search to Chicago and some might show up. Hope that helps! Message me if you have any questions, you're in good hands :)
UPDATED FROM carabea
5 months post

5 Months Post Op

carabeaJune 17, 2013
Hello,

I thought I'd put up a quick pic and update you. Last month I went and saw Dr. Shah and he put an injection into the tip of my noise which I was happy about. About a week after I noticed the tip was finally getting somewhat refined. It's now been a few weeks and my tip looks about the same and tonight I noticed one side feels like there is a little bump in it. Could just be swollen from something so I decided to tape it tonight (I stopped taping right after the 3 month mark). Overall I am very happy! Still cannot wait to see it when the swelling is totally gone.

Message me if you have any questions.

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gift2myself
June 17, 2013
You look beautiful and happy! Congratulations!
carabea
June 17, 2013
Thanks!
Gabbyd721
June 17, 2013
Wow such a great improvement! :) Seeing these pics gets me so excited about my procedure!
carabea
June 17, 2013
Thank you, good luck!! If you have any questions feel free to message me.
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nataliafacheux
June 17, 2013
I really love your new profile! I have a question, I had my surgery 10 days ago and yestersay I noticed there's a bump on the bridge, but it wasn't there two days ago, is that normal? Will it dissapear? Thanks!
carabea
August 6, 2013
Hi, Sorry I just saw this. It probably has gone away by now for you but yes, I had a bump on the side of my nose. It was just how the swelling was going down.
UPDATED FROM carabea
3 months post

Posted a new pic... a little over 3 months post...

carabeaApril 25, 2013
Posted a new pic... a little over 3 months post op, breathing is better, still swollen and the tip is still tender but getting better.

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