POSTED UNDER Rhinoplasty REVIEWS
2 months post op! Daytona Beach, FL
ORIGINAL POST
June 7th: So far I have had a consultation...
RSMember2241June 7, 2012
WORTH IT
June 7th:
So far I have had a consultation with my surgeon (June 4th) and have scheduled a rhinoplasty (primary) for August 13th. So far my doctor seems pleasant, helpful, and intelligent, The office staff are generally nice too, and one in particular was especially helpful in explaining HER personal rhinoplasty with the doctor. Comfortable environment and the surgery will be preformed at the office since its a state licensed ambulatory surgical center. I've disliked my nose since I was in middle school and now that it's approaching my 18th birthday I've decided to get it fixed! In my opinion there's nothing really weird or wrong with it, it's just over projected, has the ever so slightest bump, and is wide in the bridge. Dr said it should be straight forward and easy to fix and explained how he would do it. Looking forward to my pre-op consultation and will update on that day!
And sorry for the rough pictures lol.
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Replies (10)
June 7, 2012
Thank you! and Dr. Schalit is an oral/maxillofacial surgeon :) I will definitely update along the way and plan on posting after pictures.
June 8, 2012
You are gorgeous! And I can tell with a refined nose you will look even more stunning. So exciting! Excited to see your progress.
June 8, 2012
Thank you that means a lot! :) You are as well and I'm excited to see your outcome too, I'll remember to check yours since you're having it at the end of this month :)
June 8, 2012
Thanks for sharing! You're super pretty now so it's just going to look beautiful!
UPDATED FROM RSMember2241
June 11th: I'm really getting anxious about...
RSMember2241June 10, 2012
June 11th:
I'm really getting anxious about this surgery even though it's two months away. I'm okay with getting shots but when it comes to drawing blood or an IV I really get uncomfortable. Any time I've had to do bloodwork they've used a butterfly needle on me because I'm really small. (95 lbs and 5ft 4"). But they seem to be using less of those needles now in the medical industry because apparently they're more expensive. I know for a fact my surgeon will want bloodwork done because he likes to use the patient's own blood platelets in surgery so that there is less bruising during recovery. Sooooo I have to worry about a needle then, and another needle for general anesthesia's IV. I guess I'm kind of being a baby about it but needles in my veins just freak me out, it's not so much the pain. Atleast my veins are pretty good and stick out so hopefully they get me on the first stick like they always have, because I've heard bad things like people having to get stuck in their hands and that must be sooo painful and I have the boniest hands, :( I'm also really anxious about the idea of under going anesthesia. I have this irrational fear that I'm going to be the one in a million people who are unable to move or speak but feel everything during surgery and no one notices. I'm also concerned that I'm going to wake up really nauseous from all of this crap being injected into me on an empty stomach. I'm pretty sure throwing up with your nose clogged is NOT good. And I'm really afraid that I won't like my new nose. What if it ends up looking worse than before? I really really want a good outcome. (as does everyone). I don't want to regret it. And I'm sure the outcome will be good I'm just having these fears because I think everyone who has a cosmetic procedure thinks about these things beforehand. How could you not? Anyway, the last concern I have is bleeding. In 2010 I started having severe nose bleeds which caused me to be hospitalized twice. They shoved this really huge "nose balloon" into me on the second trip to stop the bleeding. It was basically like a 6 inch inflatable tampon that they just shoved into my nose. It sucked. I went to two ENTs to find out why my nose was bleeding so much and the first guy shoved a little camera into my nose on this huge wire and said I had "bone spurs" rubbing the inside of my nasal cavity (only on the ride sight of my nose) and that was causing the bleeding. He wasnted to do surgery to remove them but we got a second opinion because I felt something wasn't right. The second doctor did the same thing with a camera and showed us on a screen and we saw no bone spurs. He said I had a scab on the inside of my nose that kept breaking open because the blood vessels were really weak. He gave me an antibiotic ointment to rub on it and that healed it. My nose bleeds have pretty much stopped since. I thought about it and I realized that my nose bleeds were probably attributed to the fact that I have a nose ring on my right side and I've stabbed myself with it several times on accident, which is probably what caused those blood vessels to weaken. So anyway,my concern is I'll start bleeding immensley during surgery. I notified my surgeon that my nose easily bleeds on the right side and he said he would cauterize it if that happened. Which is a simple fix and doesn't sound like a big deal but I get overly fearful with new experiences and since I've never had surgery, especially on my face, this is what's happening at the moment so I needed somewhere to vent it.
I'm really getting anxious about this surgery even though it's two months away. I'm okay with getting shots but when it comes to drawing blood or an IV I really get uncomfortable. Any time I've had to do bloodwork they've used a butterfly needle on me because I'm really small. (95 lbs and 5ft 4"). But they seem to be using less of those needles now in the medical industry because apparently they're more expensive. I know for a fact my surgeon will want bloodwork done because he likes to use the patient's own blood platelets in surgery so that there is less bruising during recovery. Sooooo I have to worry about a needle then, and another needle for general anesthesia's IV. I guess I'm kind of being a baby about it but needles in my veins just freak me out, it's not so much the pain. Atleast my veins are pretty good and stick out so hopefully they get me on the first stick like they always have, because I've heard bad things like people having to get stuck in their hands and that must be sooo painful and I have the boniest hands, :( I'm also really anxious about the idea of under going anesthesia. I have this irrational fear that I'm going to be the one in a million people who are unable to move or speak but feel everything during surgery and no one notices. I'm also concerned that I'm going to wake up really nauseous from all of this crap being injected into me on an empty stomach. I'm pretty sure throwing up with your nose clogged is NOT good. And I'm really afraid that I won't like my new nose. What if it ends up looking worse than before? I really really want a good outcome. (as does everyone). I don't want to regret it. And I'm sure the outcome will be good I'm just having these fears because I think everyone who has a cosmetic procedure thinks about these things beforehand. How could you not? Anyway, the last concern I have is bleeding. In 2010 I started having severe nose bleeds which caused me to be hospitalized twice. They shoved this really huge "nose balloon" into me on the second trip to stop the bleeding. It was basically like a 6 inch inflatable tampon that they just shoved into my nose. It sucked. I went to two ENTs to find out why my nose was bleeding so much and the first guy shoved a little camera into my nose on this huge wire and said I had "bone spurs" rubbing the inside of my nasal cavity (only on the ride sight of my nose) and that was causing the bleeding. He wasnted to do surgery to remove them but we got a second opinion because I felt something wasn't right. The second doctor did the same thing with a camera and showed us on a screen and we saw no bone spurs. He said I had a scab on the inside of my nose that kept breaking open because the blood vessels were really weak. He gave me an antibiotic ointment to rub on it and that healed it. My nose bleeds have pretty much stopped since. I thought about it and I realized that my nose bleeds were probably attributed to the fact that I have a nose ring on my right side and I've stabbed myself with it several times on accident, which is probably what caused those blood vessels to weaken. So anyway,my concern is I'll start bleeding immensley during surgery. I notified my surgeon that my nose easily bleeds on the right side and he said he would cauterize it if that happened. Which is a simple fix and doesn't sound like a big deal but I get overly fearful with new experiences and since I've never had surgery, especially on my face, this is what's happening at the moment so I needed somewhere to vent it.
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June 12, 2012
It's understandable that you have those concerns. With the nosebleeds...I really would trust that your doctor knows how to handle things like that and they go through all the schooling and get the big bucks to keep stuff like that in check. With your anxiety of the needles..ask your PS if they are going to give you a valium the night before to help you sleep or possibly some sort of relaxing medicine the day of your surgery. Because when your loopy your not really going to care. Lastly I completely relate with the wondering if your nose is going to look better or worse and if you'd regret it. But if you have a good feeling and trust your PS and have done all your research and are happy with all before/after pics..then that should give you more reassurance. But I know what you mean because it is permanently changing your face..it's a HUGE deal and not to be taken lightly. I am scared out of my wits end but want a smaller nose sooo bad that I am going to take the gamble. Good luck :)
June 13, 2012
Oh I didn't think about the relaxant that's a good point to bring up, that would probably help. And yeah it's going to be weird changing the face you've been staring at in the mirror for your whole life but I'm going to schedule a 2nd consultation so I can ask more questions and look at more before and afters and then I'll probably feel a lot better. Because yeah same with me I really don't want this big nose anymore haha. Thanks!
June 12, 2012
Good luck, keep us updated! p.s. Think about how likely you are to get in a car crash and how many times you've proven that wrong vs. the likelihood of feeling things during surgery.
June 13, 2012
Thanks I'll keep updating! and yeah that's true, haven't thought about it like that..
June 18, 2012
Best of luck! I can't wait to see your results. You're going to look even more beautiful.
UPDATED FROM RSMember2241
So I've been hearing about this arnica stuff that...
RSMember2241June 24, 2012
So I've been hearing about this arnica stuff that people have been using as a cream or a pill for help with bruising after surgery, so I went on WebMD to look it up. Now this is just info from the internet, not from a doctor, so take it for what it is but I tend to think WebMD is atleast moderately trustworthy. However, I would ask your doctor before taking this to get utmost reliable information. This is basically what's on WebMD
"Arnica is POSSIBLY SAFE when used in the amounts commonly found in food or when applied to unbroken skin short-term. The Canadian government, however, is concerned enough about the safety of arnica to prohibit its use as a food ingredient.
Amounts that are larger than the amount found in food are LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. In fact, arnica is considered poisonous and has caused death. When taken by mouth it can also cause irritation of the mouth and throat, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes, shortness of breath, a fast heartbeat, an increase in blood pressure, heart damage, and coma.
Do not apply arnica to damaged or broken skin. Too much could be absorbed.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Don’t take arnica by mouth or apply to the skin if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. It is considered LIKELY UNSAFE.
Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Arnica may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before applying it to your skin. Do not take arnica by mouth.
Digestion problems: Arnica can irritate the digestive system. Don’t take it if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcers, Crohn's disease, or other stomach or intestinal conditions.
Surgery: Arnica might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using it at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery."
---So I won't be using any of this because the pills seem unsafe and with my luck if I used the gel it would get onto the broken skin part where the stitches are and that wouldn't be good. But for those of you who are thinking about using this or something, you should ask your doctor just to make sure.
"Arnica is POSSIBLY SAFE when used in the amounts commonly found in food or when applied to unbroken skin short-term. The Canadian government, however, is concerned enough about the safety of arnica to prohibit its use as a food ingredient.
Amounts that are larger than the amount found in food are LIKELY UNSAFE when taken by mouth. In fact, arnica is considered poisonous and has caused death. When taken by mouth it can also cause irritation of the mouth and throat, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rashes, shortness of breath, a fast heartbeat, an increase in blood pressure, heart damage, and coma.
Do not apply arnica to damaged or broken skin. Too much could be absorbed.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Don’t take arnica by mouth or apply to the skin if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. It is considered LIKELY UNSAFE.
Allergy to ragweed and related plants: Arnica may cause an allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this family include ragweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies, and many others. If you have allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before applying it to your skin. Do not take arnica by mouth.
Digestion problems: Arnica can irritate the digestive system. Don’t take it if you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), ulcers, Crohn's disease, or other stomach or intestinal conditions.
Surgery: Arnica might cause extra bleeding during and after surgery. Stop using it at least 2 weeks before a scheduled surgery."
---So I won't be using any of this because the pills seem unsafe and with my luck if I used the gel it would get onto the broken skin part where the stitches are and that wouldn't be good. But for those of you who are thinking about using this or something, you should ask your doctor just to make sure.
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June 25, 2012
Just to let you know, WebMD often times isn't written by medical professionals but by freelance writers who often times don't have any experience whatsoever with the material (I'm a freelance writer and have had experience with this). Arnica itself comes from a plant which has been used medicinally for centuries. It is poisonous when ingested in its natural plant form, not when it is purchased in Arnica montana pills because the toxic element is removed. My doctor actually gives his patients arnica montana tablets, though he says the gel isn't necessary being that many studies have shown that it has no effects (though many disagree with this). Anyway, you are safe to use the pills.
June 25, 2012
Yeah, that's why I said " take it for what its worth" cause I didn't really know. haha but yeah I've never read anything about the pills after they've been detoxed I guess you could say, so thanks for letting me know :)
June 25, 2012
Wow, the reason I clicked on your page is cuz you're so attractive! I'm sure people have told you you look like Katy Perry. Are you sure you want to do this? I could not find anything wrong with your nose, your other features are so good looking (eyes, lips, skin, hair, bone structure) that i wasn't looking at your nose. Make sure ur doctors pictures achieve minimal differences in some cases as you would need minor changes.
June 26, 2012
Thank you so much :) its weird to hear someone say my nose doesn't have anything wrong with so I guess the saying "we are our own worst critics" is probably true, haha. And these are pictures of me on a good day! lol
July 19, 2012
Haha, well i really hope you get everything you want out of your surgery. good luck!
June 26, 2012
I live in ormond beach and im going to get rhinoplasty done too. I cant wait to see your results, I will probaly go to the same doctor if yours turns out good.
Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf. Please make sure your surgeon is a facial/rhinoplasty specialist. You also might want to check out this list of supplies to buy before surgery. Keep on keeping us in the loop. You're a lovely young lady and a refined nose will just beautify you all the more!