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19 Year Old Rhinoplasty, Finally!!! Dearborn, MI

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I figured since everyone on here that has written...

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kmills0719
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I figured since everyone on here that has written a review has helped me out, I'd do my share!

Tomorrow, march 16th 2015, I'll be going in for surgery for a septoplasty/rhinoplasty :D of course, my nerves are going craaaaaazy. I'm so nervous and anxious, but I'm so super excited. I've been waiting for this for like seven years.

I'm getting my deviated septum fixed, and removing the hump on my bridge. There's also other little things being done but I don't know how to describe it :P

The septoplasty part of my surgery will be covered by my insurance. The rhinoplasty portion will cost me $2,500 for the surgery itself, and the hospital charge (the aneastesia and equipment) will cost $1,025. I'm so lucky to live where I do, since it's going to be so cheap! (I live in southeast Michigan).

I'm also lucky that my wonderful mother and amazing boyfriend will be with me to help me through this

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Michael A. Carron, MD

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March 16, 2015
Good luck today!!! I'm having a septoplasty and rhinoplasty this Friday, so I'm really excited to hear about your experience right before mine!!! :)
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March 16, 2015
Thank you so much! (: good luck on Friday with yours
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March 16, 2015
Good luck! You are lucky indeed having your loved ones support! I'm sure you'll consider yourself even luckier after the surgery:)!
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March 16, 2015
Thank you (:
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March 19, 2015

Thank you for paying it forward and sharing your experience so far! How are you feeling today?

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March 19, 2015
I'm feeling a lot better than the first day! Haha (: thanks for asking.
UPDATED FROM kmills0719
2 days post

the day of surgery (March 11th)

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The day of surgery was a roller coaster of emotions for me. My mom ended up getting mad at me like a half hour before I had to be there (11am) so I was crying cause of her and crying cause I was scared so I was just a huge mess :P but, when I got there everything went smooth. The nurses were all very kind, I got a numbing shot before my IV (I'm terrified of getting IVs and my blood taken). I got to see my mom and my boyfriend before I went into surgery, and then I was rolled to the OR! Within like seconds I was fast asleep. Then before I knew it, I was being rolled back to my room as I was waking up. I had no idea where I was D: I literally dreamt that I was getting the surgery so when I woke up I didn't really know if I got the surgery or not lol. But, of course, I did! I was given some pop and goldfish crackers before I was given my pain medicine, then shortly I was able to go home (:

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UPDATED FROM kmills0719
2 days post

coming along nicely

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I am so so sorry I have taken so long to update, I've been so exhausted. The day of surgery (the 11th) I slept just about the whole day because my eyes were basically swollen shut! It sucked but I'm a tough cookie! The next day was a lot better. I could open my eyes and could stay up for more than an hour lol. My bruising and puffy eyes are really the only things that are bugging me. And of course not being able to blow my nose -_- but it'll be worth it. I've been eating kinda normal, but unfortunately I learned I can't hold down mashed potatoes :'( but Mac and cheese is just as good I guess (: my boyfriend has literally been so kind to me. He takes naps with me, is always asking me if I need anything, and has been cleaning up after me. Even when he goes outside to work on his motorcycle, he comes in every like half hour to check up on me C: I'm so so thankful for him.

There's not much else for me to say! I'll take some better pictures tomorrow after I attempt to bathe lol :P goodnight for now (:

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March 19, 2015
That is some bad bruising! I hope you feel better soon. We all miss the blowing of the nose... Qtips will become your best (cleaning) friends. Try to rest as much as you can and keep us updated, when you feel like it.
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March 19, 2015
Ooooh yeah, very puffy and purple lol. And yes I looooove qtips this week lmao. Thank you (:
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March 19, 2015
You are strong ! Congrats for such a wonderful and understanding boyfriend...lucky you:) You have 1 more rough day, starting with day 4 all the bruises and swelling will go down.
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March 19, 2015
They were pretty scary lol. But they're starting to turn yellow now so its a relief (: thank you very much (:
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March 20, 2015
Already yellow....perfect ...at the end of the week they'll vanish if they started to turn yellow. Do not try to compare your case with others, you've has a rhinoseptoplasty....therefore a little more swelling and bruises but they will dissapear...Keep calm and don't worry!
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March 20, 2015
I forgot...at night you'd better keep your head elevated on two pillows...that decreases the inflammatory process also.
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March 20, 2015
You're so sweet (: thanks for the advice c: yeah my bruising is pretty much completely yellow today!!! :D
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March 20, 2015
I meant to say the 16th, not the 11th!!!! Lol