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51 Years Old and Finally Getting This Done!!

UPDATED FROM Dawn23
8 months post

8 months

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Dawn23April 20, 2015
$10,950
Am totally disappointed in my nose. I can't breathe, it feels like at times someone has hit me with a baseball bat. My nose is crooked and I absolutely hate the long hanging tip. If I would have known I was going to have this much problems I would never have gotten it done or I would have researched much better.

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Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD

Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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felidae
April 20, 2015
I can see what you describe with the crooked bridge and tip. Are you planing to have a revision? What does your doctor say about it? I assume not being able to breath through your nose is the hardest part :( I hope you will find a way to be happy again!
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Dawn23
April 21, 2015
I don't know if I can go through another surgery for a revision. My Doctor said when I saw him last which was in January just to let things heal that everything was healing the way it was suppose to and for me to come back in July and we would see if the issues I had talked about had gotten any better. If my breathing is better I will not get a revision as I don't want to go through surgery again. If my breathing is still bad then I will have to have something done.
E.m.k
April 20, 2015
i know how u feel. If only i knew too, i wouldve spent my money going on a holiday or getting new clothes. Im totally disappointed at my outcome because it hasnt been an improvement :(
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Dawn23
April 21, 2015
I'm sorry that yours turned out as it did that you are disappointed as well. How long ago did you have yours and are you considering any revision?
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meadowflower
April 20, 2015
I am sorry you're disappointed at your results and the worse thing is not being able to breathe through your nose. That must be awful. I hope you are able to find a skilled surgeon to correct these issues. Please keep us posted.
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Dawn23
April 21, 2015
Thank you zooster I will keep everyone posted.
napleskitty
April 22, 2015
I am so sorry I went through the same. This time I will choose a proven doctor with lots of reviews in realself. I am thinking of Dr. Grigoryant or Eric Joseph
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Dawn23
April 22, 2015
Thank you and how long ago did you have your surgery? When are you planning on doing the revision?
napleskitty
July 15, 2015
I had my surgery in 2009. I waited this long, because I did not want to go through surgery again after spending so much money in my primary. I am finally over it. I can't stand the idea of a crooked and uneven nose. I have saved money and I am going to visit Dr. Grigoryants at the end of October and pray he is willing to do a second rhinoplasty on me. I have also researched Dr. Bustillo in Coral Gables who appears to give very natural noses. Check on him. It is devastating to spend so much money and had to go again with the same trouble and pain. This time, I will choose a surgeon with lots of experience. I am sorry for your outcome, I hope it gets better, but unfortunately crooked noses do not get straight :(
preci82
June 6, 2015
I am also unhappy :( I'm afraid to get it revised after this experience though
UPDATED FROM Dawn23
5 months post

Going on 6 months

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Dawn23January 31, 2015
Saw my Doctor this month. Stated my concerns which were few but still having a couple of issues with my nose. Was told nothing major to worry about and if things haven't changed and cleared up by my next visit in July will look into some changes. As for my ears still loving them more and more everyday!!

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Lana115
January 31, 2015
Congrats!! You have great results :-)
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Dawn23
January 31, 2015
Thank you Lana!!
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meadowflower
February 1, 2015
I'm glad to hear you have few concerns about your nose and that you discussed it with your surgeon. Your nose is healing well and it looks natural and refined. Thanks for updating. Xox
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Dawn23
February 2, 2015
I appreciate all your help along the way. Thank you and will keep updating!!
Ld4300
February 2, 2015
I think you look beautiful. Your nose looks great, and I would never look twice thinking it was big.
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Dawn23
February 2, 2015
Thank you so much!!
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beaglesmom
March 20, 2015
good for you! of course we are never too old! I was only a few years younger than you when I had my procedure and it was money well spent. :)
UPDATED FROM Dawn23
3 months post

Couple of new pics

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Dawn23November 25, 2014
Hi all, everything is going well and I am liking things more and more. I realize my nose will still do a lot of changing over the months as its only been a little over 3 months since my surgeries. I still have a ways to go and I'm excited to see the changes. Haven't been on much so I'm excited to go back and see updated pictures that others have posted!!

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tothineselfbetrue
November 25, 2014
You look so good! I love your new nose! Mine is acting funky, doing some weird things. My nostrils are uneven and my nose looks different on both sides. One side is bigger than the other. Thanks for keeping us posted, you really do look good!!
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Dawn23
November 26, 2014
Thank you!! Mine is doing the same thing. We still have a lot of changes to go through. I still don't love mine but I am liking it so much better. Happy to hear from you and thank you for the compliments!!
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