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A Rollercoaster of Emotions - Fort Washington, PA
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This is now 3 weeks and 5 days. Nothing too much...
adp5116January 17, 2012
WORTH IT$5,400
This is now 3 weeks and 5 days. Nothing too much has changed. The swelling has gone down a tad but not much at all. Still very sore. I can't tell you how many times i've hit my nose by accident or from the bar. There have been nights where I went to bed with ice on it. It's still currently sore from hitting it by accident 2 days ago. The front is still not where I want it to be, but with time I keep telling myself. The side view looks great though. Starting to massage the nose to help with swelling says the doctor.
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Went to the doctors yesterday...turns out instead...
adp5116January 5, 2012
Went to the doctors yesterday...turns out instead of one stitch there were two! Well there all out and I don't need to come back until spring break for a check up. He showed me my old pictures of nose and the difference is crazy. He told me starting next week to start massaging my nose to help with swelling. He tried to yesterday but it hurt way too much. The bridge is really swollen and so is the tip. Today is 2 weeks.
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January 5, 2012
Thanks for posting this.
I have my rhinoplasty booked for Jan 16th 2012, and I have done exactly what you did-read too many stories, taken them to heart and convinced myself that it's all going to go wrong. I think the anxiety of having this procedure makes you obsess over every detail.
Over this last week I have had trouble sleeping with anxiety because a million things are running through my mind. I'm having a dorsal hump removed and the muscle underneath my nose cut but I'm really panicking. Wll it hurt really bad? What if I love it from a side profile? What if it looks terrible from the front profile? What if it's too wide from the front? I too, have run myself around in circles, trying to pre-empt and predict!
One plastic surgeon told me to stop over-reading. He told me it's good I am finding out, but not good to scare myself silly.
I've chosen a good surgeon, who I can talk to at any time, and whose aim is one thing-a natural looking nose. Now how do I deal with my anxiety......lol
I have my rhinoplasty booked for Jan 16th 2012, and I have done exactly what you did-read too many stories, taken them to heart and convinced myself that it's all going to go wrong. I think the anxiety of having this procedure makes you obsess over every detail.
Over this last week I have had trouble sleeping with anxiety because a million things are running through my mind. I'm having a dorsal hump removed and the muscle underneath my nose cut but I'm really panicking. Wll it hurt really bad? What if I love it from a side profile? What if it looks terrible from the front profile? What if it's too wide from the front? I too, have run myself around in circles, trying to pre-empt and predict!
One plastic surgeon told me to stop over-reading. He told me it's good I am finding out, but not good to scare myself silly.
I've chosen a good surgeon, who I can talk to at any time, and whose aim is one thing-a natural looking nose. Now how do I deal with my anxiety......lol
January 6, 2012
I had those anxieties two days before surgery and I couldn't sleep either. They were from reading all of these stories. Honestly everyone's pain tolerance is different. Have you had other surgeries before? I always try to think positive about situations try turning all your nervousness into excitement. Like how great your going to look after the surgery. How long you have waited to get this done and it's finally happening.
The only times I can tell you that it was actually PAINFUL was when the inside stitches came out inside my nose because I had so much scabbing blood inside. Everything else is discomfort and tolerable. Even when I woke up after surgery it didn't hurt, just discomfort.
I'm glad you have a good surgeon because that's the most important part.
All I can say is try not reading the posts about not worth it. Try staying positive and think about how great the outcome will be. It's really not bad at all especially for something that will make you feel even more beautiful in the end!
The only times I can tell you that it was actually PAINFUL was when the inside stitches came out inside my nose because I had so much scabbing blood inside. Everything else is discomfort and tolerable. Even when I woke up after surgery it didn't hurt, just discomfort.
I'm glad you have a good surgeon because that's the most important part.
All I can say is try not reading the posts about not worth it. Try staying positive and think about how great the outcome will be. It's really not bad at all especially for something that will make you feel even more beautiful in the end!
January 6, 2012
Hi adp,
The last time I had a surgery I was about 12 years old-they had to cut my gums away to allow the teeth below to come through-ouch! That hurt when I came round and I couldn't eat properly for 3-4 days.
I've also had invisaligns and they hurt for the first few days too, so I'm assuming that a rhinoplasty pain would be similar?
I'm trying to be positive and excited, and every time I get to that point, a negative little voice in my head says "what if it goes wrong?" What if I end up with wonky nostrils or a piggy nose or a nose that doesn't look straight front on?!" I hate this negativity in my mind because I can't curb it!
The thing is, i hate my nose from the profile-it has a hump and it curves down like a beak. I'm always conscious of it and it makes me feel unconfident-so I know I am doing the right thing. I'm just scared.
The last time I had a surgery I was about 12 years old-they had to cut my gums away to allow the teeth below to come through-ouch! That hurt when I came round and I couldn't eat properly for 3-4 days.
I've also had invisaligns and they hurt for the first few days too, so I'm assuming that a rhinoplasty pain would be similar?
I'm trying to be positive and excited, and every time I get to that point, a negative little voice in my head says "what if it goes wrong?" What if I end up with wonky nostrils or a piggy nose or a nose that doesn't look straight front on?!" I hate this negativity in my mind because I can't curb it!
The thing is, i hate my nose from the profile-it has a hump and it curves down like a beak. I'm always conscious of it and it makes me feel unconfident-so I know I am doing the right thing. I'm just scared.
January 6, 2012
Hey Sim! My surgery is Feb 10th! I agree with everything you are saying but if you have researched and feel secure about your surgeon that's what matters! I loved this thread by adp5116 because she was one of the first to point out how scary some of these stories are. Make sure you keep me posted on your surgery since your up first! ( so I can chicken out, just kidding)
The good thing about these sites is gathering info and support! So excited for you! We will be like adp5116 in no time!
The good thing about these sites is gathering info and support! So excited for you! We will be like adp5116 in no time!
January 6, 2012
Amazing.. !! adp ur review is like a breather !! u look great post surgery !! Stay Blessed ! :)
January 7, 2012
Hey Bag Snob!
I'm sooo glad there are other people out there feeling anxious! Feb 10th eh? Good luck! I'm sure you'll look lovely. Are you in the US? I'm in the UK.
Yes you are right-it's a smart thing to gather information. I was being ridiculous though, I was reading to the point of frightening myself. We have a site here in the UK which is pretty much full of Rhinoplasty horror stories! A surgeon I met with told me to stop reading the blogs because I was frightening myself and going from being excited about the surgery to stressing myself out silly. He was like 'you've gone from excitement to stress in zero time!-stop reading these horror story blogs!'
At the end of it all, these people are professional surgeons with experience and training, and they know what they are doing.
I'm excited and scared. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
I'm sooo glad there are other people out there feeling anxious! Feb 10th eh? Good luck! I'm sure you'll look lovely. Are you in the US? I'm in the UK.
Yes you are right-it's a smart thing to gather information. I was being ridiculous though, I was reading to the point of frightening myself. We have a site here in the UK which is pretty much full of Rhinoplasty horror stories! A surgeon I met with told me to stop reading the blogs because I was frightening myself and going from being excited about the surgery to stressing myself out silly. He was like 'you've gone from excitement to stress in zero time!-stop reading these horror story blogs!'
At the end of it all, these people are professional surgeons with experience and training, and they know what they are doing.
I'm excited and scared. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
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11 days after! So I got my cast off last...
adp5116January 2, 2012
11 days after!
So I got my cast off last Wednesday and let me tell you for it only being a week and half I look pretty darn good!! Barely any bruising left and my nose is just swollen in the tip but nothing too drastic that someone would know I got something done. When they took the cast off it hurt a little because it was stuck to my skin and as she pulled it off it pulled on the nose skin which was sensitive. The stitches on the outside didn't hurt one bit coming out but the ones on the inside hurt a lot. I have a lot of blood scabbing so she had to dig through that to get to the stitches. She actually couldn't get the one stitch out that still is in. The doctor was on vacation so when I go in this Wednesday he will have to take it out since he knows best how he ties his stitches.
So far I like it. The bump is gone and people can tell a difference but my frontal view is not where I want it to be, but that's expected for it only being a week and half. Patience...
Posted old pictures... I can post what my nose looks like today but as for after surgery and the past week I can not upload those until I'm back at school as my usb cord is at my apartment there.
So I got my cast off last Wednesday and let me tell you for it only being a week and half I look pretty darn good!! Barely any bruising left and my nose is just swollen in the tip but nothing too drastic that someone would know I got something done. When they took the cast off it hurt a little because it was stuck to my skin and as she pulled it off it pulled on the nose skin which was sensitive. The stitches on the outside didn't hurt one bit coming out but the ones on the inside hurt a lot. I have a lot of blood scabbing so she had to dig through that to get to the stitches. She actually couldn't get the one stitch out that still is in. The doctor was on vacation so when I go in this Wednesday he will have to take it out since he knows best how he ties his stitches.
So far I like it. The bump is gone and people can tell a difference but my frontal view is not where I want it to be, but that's expected for it only being a week and half. Patience...
Posted old pictures... I can post what my nose looks like today but as for after surgery and the past week I can not upload those until I'm back at school as my usb cord is at my apartment there.
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January 3, 2012
adp You look great! Thanks for sharing your story. I too had some fears built up by reading things before the surgery. I had a great similar experience at the surgery center. Everyone was SO nice and caring. It's awesome you dressed up for New Years and got out there so soon after your surgery. I wasn't going to go out because I felt too swollen but I went to a party at my friends house last minute and it felt so good to be out and NO one noticed which was the crazy part to me! Good luck with everything, you're looking great.
January 4, 2012
Thank you so much! I'm glad you went out as well! Makeup was definitely my best friend that night!
January 3, 2012
It's perfect! Very happy for you and thanks for sharing! Some of these stories have made me want to back out but you were right, the surgeon is key!
January 4, 2012
Thank You!! I didn't even find this site until a week before my surgery date and all it did was give me knots in my stomach. I took some peoples stories to heart and over reacted and honestly for me the experience was just discomfort and barely any pain at all.
January 3, 2012
WOW, girl you look great! They did a wonderful job and you look beautiful. I understand where the nurses said to not read reviews on rhinoplasty...however, this really helped me-in the long run...atleast I was prepared! Everyones pain and healing process is different-- you look like you do not have any swelling!
January 4, 2012
Thank you so much! I looked at your surgery pictures and you look fabulous!! May I ask when did you start seeing the swelling in your tip go down?
January 4, 2012
girl, my swelling is still there--however I noticed a big difference in about a month--from my first day of cast removal...after that, swelling is slowly going down and can notice my bridge is not as wide at 3 months-Tip is still wide (not as wide tho) I have a few side by side pictures of my frontal view
January 6, 2012
People were not kidding when they all say patience when it comes to getting a nose job. I have none so this is difficult waiting for the results lol! Anyways saw your updated photos and your looking fabulous!
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I was really panicked about the swelling on my nose too. The left side of my nose is still pretty swollen (I think that was the side he made the incision)....I've heard it can take a couple months for the swelling to subside massively
I think if the swelling really does struggle to subside, they can give you a steroid injection? I'm not sure how well these work though.
I'm sure you look great though hun X