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TOMORROW is the day!! Nervous - Edina, MN

Name: TOMORROW is the day!! Nervous - Edina, MN
Item: Peter Hilger, MD
Author: angelsrgr9

ORIGINAL POST

I have had insecurities about my nose since I was...

angelsrgr9May 22, 2014

WORTH IT$8,500

I have had insecurities about my nose since I was about 6. I also have breathing issues and other functional issues with my nose. I thought why not get everything fixed at once. I will have a septorhinoplasty on June 9th and I am terrified! I also am a mom to a toddler, so that should be fun! :)

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Peter Hilger, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Replies (9)

jenwv

May 22, 2014

Good luck!

angelsrgr9

May 23, 2014

Thanks will do! Any tips? :)

meadowflower

May 23, 2014

Good luck. Please keep us posted.

angelsrgr9

May 23, 2014

Thanks! Will do!

laura_lee

May 23, 2014

I love your possible after photos! You are already beautiful, but I can see how this will make it so your nose will be the last thing people notice about you... or they just won't notice it at all!

angelsrgr9

May 23, 2014

Thanks Laura! Yes, I feel like I have overcompensated with other features to distract from my nose. Like I always have my hair done and "perfect" and have makeup on even though I'm a busy mom. I am so looking forward to it but so nervous! Feel free to give any tips :)

Angie_M

May 23, 2014

Very exciting! You are gorgeous already (and I mean that). This will really refine your look, though. My tips are to keep lots of cool beverages and lip balm nearby as your mouth will get super dry from breathing through it. Be really careful that your toddler doesn't bump your nose as it's healing. And remember that things will get better after the first three days. Here's a post I wrote a while back about things I wish I knew before rhinoplasty.

Bronzze

May 24, 2014

Good luck!! :) I hope its everything you expect! I'm in MN and considering it so I'll follow you :)

UPDATED FROM angelsrgr9

13 days pre

3 weeks out!

angelsrgr9May 27, 2014

I'm three weeks out for surgery and more terrified than ever. It's becoming "real" as I send in finances and receive all the paper work for the actual surgery. Eek!

Any ideas from people who have gone through this, when should I start taking arnica? I already have it but have no idea when to start.

Any tips on things ill need after surgery!?

Thanks all!

Replies (2)

meadowflower

May 28, 2014

I was told to take arnica 2 days before surgery. I would also ask your doctor.

kpeton

June 2, 2014

Same

UPDATED FROM angelsrgr9

9 days pre

Do NOT YouTube!! :)

angelsrgr9May 31, 2014

So the other night, I YouTubed "Rhinoplasty"...do NOT do it. Why did I do that? I am usually one to believe "the less ya know, the better". In this case, it is so true. I keep having flashing images in my mind of the surgical procedure. Id probably want to back out if I hadn't already paid thousands of dollars towards the surgery. Eek! Does it disgust anyone else to think about what they actually do while you're out? I need help calming down about this whole thing. My nerves are getting to me and Im only 9 days out!!!

Replies (5)

ruby431

May 31, 2014

Thanks so much for the post! I recently moved to MPLS and am considering rhinoplasty and my gut keeps telling me to go to Dr. Hilger. I can't wait to hear more about how everything goes!

angelsrgr9

May 31, 2014

Yes! Like my review says, several other doctors in the area referred me to Dr H! He also known as "the best" in nearby states. My friend and my friends mom saw him and had only glowing things to say! So far, so good. I'd recommend a consultation at least. It can't hurt! :) good luck!!!

ruby431

May 31, 2014

Thank you so much! I want to stop hating my nose for once in my life! Good luck to you too, it will go great I'm sure :)

jenwv

May 31, 2014

I watched the videos too, but thankfully i didnt do it until AFTER my surgery. Don't let them worry you- you won't know any of it and will be fine :)