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26 Year Old, First Time Rhinoplasty with Dr. Clutter in Sacramento Area - Folsom, CA
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Hi there Real Self. I have been wanting a rhino...
chicabingJune 22, 2015
WORTH IT$6,300
Hi there Real Self. I have been wanting a rhino for more than a decade now (really since puberty), like most people on here. I have just always hated my nose and felt like it doesn't fit my face. I am finally In a place financially and with my family to have the procedure. After doing a lot of research and reading reviews on here, I had a consultation with Dr. Clutter in Folsom -- I knew I wanted an ENT who also specialized in facial plastic surgery and who does mostly rhinos. I have a fairly bad deviated septum so I really wanted a surgeon who could fix the functional aspect of my nose as well. The consultation went great! He said he would fix my deviated septum, refine my bulbous tip, slightly raise the tip, and remove the bony humps from my bridge to give me a more elegant profile. He was very thorough, answered all of my questions, and made me feel really at ease. So, I made the surgery date. It is August 4th. Getting really exciting but also really nervous. Will post more after my pre-op and will put up before and after photos after my surgery. :-)
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Replies (7)
June 30, 2015
Oh my gosh I am so excited for you! I just scheduled my surety with Dr. Clutter for November 11. It feels like an eternity from now but I'm so excited! Can't wait to see your results!
June 30, 2015
I will definitely post pics during the healing process!! Can't wait to see yours as well :-)
July 15, 2015
Please show photos! Can't wait to see!
July 15, 2015
I definitely will!! My pre-op appointment is in a week and I will put before pics up, and then I will post pics throughout the healing process. Seeing others' pics has been so helpful in deciding to finally get this done, so I want to pass that on :-)
July 27, 2015
Super exciting! I almost went through Dr. Clutter for my rhino but had to put in on hold. Hoping to reschedule with him later in the year. Cant wait to see!
July 27, 2015
good luck! I'm 25 and 1 week post op and realy happy. I wanted it for 10 years aswell and luckaly it was an easy ride for me. Wish I had done it years ago.
UPDATED FROM chicabing
8 days pre
Pre-op done! Surgery in 9 days!
chicabingJuly 27, 2015
So I am pretty much equal parts excited and nervous about my rhinoplasty. And the closer it gets the more I think about it. My pre-op with Dr. Clutter went great, though, and I really feel like I am in good hands and he will be able to give me the nose I've always wanted. So, here are some "before" pics. It is really hard to put these up since they really show my nose in all its glory, but I wanted good pics to compare to after this is all over. I will update more throughout the healing process. Send me good vibes, everyone!
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July 27, 2015
Dr. Clutter is amazing! You are in the best hands! I had mine done at the Folsom Surgery Center and had a great experience with everyone there as well! Good luck! :)
July 27, 2015
Thanks! I'm scheduled at Foldom Surgery Center, too. So good to hear positive things about it and, of course, Dr. Clutter.
July 28, 2015
Thank you for sharing your photos, I know that is really hard to do, your nose looks similar to mine which is why I'm so interested in your story, please keep us posted and good luck with your op.
July 28, 2015
Thanks! All of the positive feedback and support makes it a lot easier to share. I hope my journey helps you with yours. :-)
UPDATED FROM chicabing
Day of treatment
Surgery is done!!
chicabingAugust 5, 2015
Had surgery this morning. Overall, it was a good experience. The anticipation last night and this morning was by far the worst part of the whole thing. Now that it is over, I feel like I was kicked in the face (but it is bearable and even less of an issue after a Norco). EAting and drinking is proving really difficult, though, because my nose is completely plugged up. So swallowing feels really weird and puts a ton of pressure on my nose. I can feel myself swelling but have been icing non-stop since I got home. A hint of a bruise is appearing under my left eye. Even with this discomfort, I am glad I went through with it. And I have a lot of love and support around me. Well, that is enough for now. I will update tomorrow.
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August 5, 2015
Congratulations on braving the surgery!! That took guts :) good for you. Wishing you all the best on your recovery!
August 5, 2015
Thank you for your kind words! Following your review played a large role in my prepping for surgery -- what to expect and the knowledge that everything was going to go well and be worth it in the end. How is your second week going? Please tell me it gets easier soon!
August 5, 2015
Well done and congrats! Hoping you will have an easy and quick recovery. I'm 8 days post op, gets much easier and worth it.
August 5, 2015
Awe, thank you I'm glad I could help in some way!
It gets so much easier!! Hang in there! I know you can't swallow but that will get easier too. If you can get to this weekend it's all down hill from there. And it will be so worth this temporary trouble! I don't know what your stance is on prayer, but it's part of who I am and I feel it works, and I'm praying for you!! Sleep as much as you can! Try not to look in the mirror, but if you do tell yourself, "this is my recovery, not my results". Wishing you rest and peace of mind!! :)
It gets so much easier!! Hang in there! I know you can't swallow but that will get easier too. If you can get to this weekend it's all down hill from there. And it will be so worth this temporary trouble! I don't know what your stance is on prayer, but it's part of who I am and I feel it works, and I'm praying for you!! Sleep as much as you can! Try not to look in the mirror, but if you do tell yourself, "this is my recovery, not my results". Wishing you rest and peace of mind!! :)
So glad you started your story! Here are some tips for you for prep and recovery. What are you most nervous about?