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Since I was around 10 years old I've wanted...
HNN11June 12, 2013
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Since I was around 10 years old I've wanted rhinoplasty. I told myself I would do it by the time I was 21, and I wasn't too far off! 23 years old now and surgery is booked for 10 days from now!! I'm nervous and excited, but scared for recovery days too. So far Dr. Burden and staff are very friendly and professional. They work well with people from out of town too.
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6 days pre
One week away!
HNN11June 14, 2013
Surgery is in one week! I can't believe it! I have been shopping almost everyday for things to make recovery better. I started taking Bromelain a few days ago and have all my other meds ready. I got lip balm, a travel pillow, soft foods, sprite, water, nasal spray, ice packs, and sleeping pills. Anything else you would recommend??
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June 15, 2013
Hi Hun! Best of luck to you. I'm almost 3 months post op. I would deffinatly suggest getting some throat drops. My throat got very dry from all of the mouth breathing. You may also want some soft foods for after surgery it hurt my face to eat. I actually ate pudding and apple sauce for a couple days. Your nose is shaped kind of how mine was so you may experience about what I did. However I also had extensive breakage inside my nose along the bridge and septum. Arnica may also be a good idea. I took that for bruising and hardly experienced any.
June 16, 2013
hey! i think our noses are/were very similar. i wish you the best of luck! i am 2 months post op and really love my new nose. i can't wait to follow your story =)
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Ear Cartilage?
HNN11June 18, 2013
My doctor mentioned maybe taking cartilage from my ear for surgery... Why?? Has anyone experienced this? Is it painful to heal?
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June 18, 2013
Hi.. during my pre-op my doctor was also anticipating that he will have to use some ear cartlidge to for the tip. This is because I had no tip support so he thought he would need the extra material to "build" a tip. However, during the surgery he actually didn't have to use any ear cartlidge.. I'm sure your doctor is anticipating the same, however he can never be too sure until he actually opens up your nose to see what he is working with! Don't worry.. i'm sure it won't be painful to heal..they only need a tiny little bit :)
June 18, 2013
Thank you! Originally he said he would be removing cartilage from the tip so I'm hoping he won't take any.
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