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Ethnic Rhinoplasty African-American Female - Dallas, TX
UPDATED FROM YRoseofTX
5 years post
Update 2021: Time Flies!
YRoseofTXMarch 18, 2021
WORTH IT$10,051
It has been almost six years since having the surgery. As I reflect on the surgery, it was a good decision and I don't have any regrets. I only wish I could have afforded to have the septoplasty/rhinoplasty earlier in life. I don't have any major complaints, however, I still have minor scars from the alar reduction (outside of the nostrils). I am not sure if the doctor could laser that area without it turning dark. I use concealer to help conceal those scars. Dr. Rod Rohrich constructed a proportionate nose that flatters my face shape, and I would recommend him for ethnic rhinoplasty.
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UPDATED FROM YRoseofTX
1 year post
One Year Update!
YRoseofTXJuly 10, 2016
What I know for sure:
1. Plastic surgery should be a decision you, and only you make. You should feel confident about your decision, regardless of what friends and family think. If you have doubts, perhaps it isn't time to have surgery.
2. The healing process takes time; don't feel discouraged when you look in the mirror and don't see what you expect. The results you see when the bandages are removed won't be the same weeks, months, or even a year later. You will look better.
3. Be prepared to address comments such as, "You look different." Remain tactful with your response.
4. Plastic surgery is an improvement, not perfection. My rhinoplasty has improved the symmetry of my face, yet my nostril openings aren't symmetrical. They weren't before the surgery, and they aren't after. I have accepted this.
1. Plastic surgery should be a decision you, and only you make. You should feel confident about your decision, regardless of what friends and family think. If you have doubts, perhaps it isn't time to have surgery.
2. The healing process takes time; don't feel discouraged when you look in the mirror and don't see what you expect. The results you see when the bandages are removed won't be the same weeks, months, or even a year later. You will look better.
3. Be prepared to address comments such as, "You look different." Remain tactful with your response.
4. Plastic surgery is an improvement, not perfection. My rhinoplasty has improved the symmetry of my face, yet my nostril openings aren't symmetrical. They weren't before the surgery, and they aren't after. I have accepted this.
Replies (3)
July 11, 2016
I think you look great! I had to go back and check your age, because you sure don't look 44.
By the way, I only noticed your asymmetrical nostrils because you mentioned them. I also have the same problem, and I was saddened to read that fillers don't work for this problem. Oh well.
By the way, I only noticed your asymmetrical nostrils because you mentioned them. I also have the same problem, and I was saddened to read that fillers don't work for this problem. Oh well.
November 6, 2016
Your nose looks beautiful!!! I'm getting an ethnic rhinoplasty revision done by Rohrich and I am so nervous. Did he do any cartilage grafting? Do you have any 1 yr post pictures?
August 9, 2016
Hi your nose looks great! Do you have a one year post pic to show? I am thinking of choosing Dr. Rohrich. He seems to do a great job!
April 12, 2019
Your nose was cute before and cute now. Your ethnic rhinoplasty looks awesome and he sculpted it really nicely while still keeping it ethnic. All nose surgeons aren't capable of doing great work on ethnic people, especially black ethnic people and yours looks beautiful. It flatters your face and accentuates it without making you look unrecognizable. You're a beauty anyway.
UPDATED FROM YRoseofTX
4 months post
Three Months!
YRoseofTXOctober 10, 2015
At my three month visit, Dr. Rohrich stated I was healing well, and the swelling will continue to decrease. He said my nose will look different once it hits the year mark. I expressed my concern with the scarring from the alar base reduction. He stated that if the scarring is still obvious after the year mark, then he will laser the scars??
I love his office staff, everyone is professional, kind, and complimentary. I have posted pictures taken at his office.
I love his office staff, everyone is professional, kind, and complimentary. I have posted pictures taken at his office.
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October 10, 2015
tht's a really beautiful nose...my dream nose
October 11, 2015
Your nose looks great! As far as I can see your scars are not noticible at all! You mentioned that the dr said in a year if they are still visible he could laser them, please do your research on lasers on darker colored skin. I have scars on the side of my nose and looked into lasers on brown skin and feel that it's not worth the risks because of possible skin discoloration that could result in my skin becoming darker. I have also saw people with brown/darker skin who have had the laser done on their scars (low setting on the laser) who have had great results I just prefer not to take the risks. I've heard dermabrasion may be a good option but I have to look into it more. Please keep this in mind if the year mark happens and you still feel the same about the scars.personally though I think your nose looks perfect!!!!!
October 12, 2015
Thank you for your advice and the compliment! I will research the procedure before the one year mark.
October 23, 2015
Hi! Do you think that it's the swelling that's making 1 nostril looker higher/more raised than the other one?
October 23, 2015
No, I don't because one nostril opening was wider than the other before the surgery. However, I feel Dr. Rohrich did a good job with trying to keep my look natural.
October 24, 2015
The Dr did a great job in my opinion if you look at her first before picture her nostrils look the exact size as her after except the width of them were taken in and tip are more refined she still looks like herself but a better version :-)
October 24, 2015
I hope I explained what I meant to say right in the reply above. this Dr was smart once you try to change the shape of the nostril you can end up messing up the symmetry of the face and the nose. This Dr did a good job by leaving the nostrils at the level they each were and just bringing them in closer
October 25, 2015
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I hope to inspire adults who want cosmetic surgery, but with a natural, conservative look.
October 24, 2015
Thanks for the reply! My rhino is Nov. 6 with Dr. Lam in Plano. Do you remember how soon you started wearing make up again? I can only miss 1 week of work
October 25, 2015
I had severe swelling under my eyes, so I waited until some of the swelling went down. I bruise easily, and concealer couldn't cover it.
November 3, 2015
Make sure you take Arnica tablets and or gel AND pineapples! It may be uncomfortable to chew so maybe a smoothie:)
November 3, 2015
Thank you so much!! I've also read that I wouldn't or may not be able to smile for a while. Did either of you ladies experience that?
November 9, 2015
I could smile a little, but my upper lip was stiff after the surgery. I am back to my normal smile. It's been four months since my surgery.
November 9, 2015
I had my surgery 2 days ago. I'm not seeing much of a difference. How did you clean your incision sites? I can't seem to remove all of the dried blood from the outside and bottom of my nose
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