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Closed Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty/Collapsed Valve/Turbinate & Alar Base Reduction CAST OFF 6-26-14
UPDATED FROM llaauurraahh
5 years post
Nearly 6 years post Rhinoplasty
WORTH IT$8,500
I can't really recall when I simply started living life again without thinking about my nose. For some time after surgery I was extra cautious about not bumping it or touching it, but a few years later and I simply forgot that I had surgery and that accidentally getting whacked in the face, particularly my nose, wasn't going to collapse or shatter it into a million pieces!
I'm still ecstatic with my decision. Not just with the outcome, but the how it has enhanced my quality of life! It may sound silly to some but I used to dread pictures, only wanted to part my hair to one side, or felt the need to wear my makeup a certain way...because of my nose. I feel absolutely NONE of that anymore! I feel more at ease and now enjoy looking back at the memories I've been making. I don't know what more to update with. I'm happy. That's all! :D
I'm still ecstatic with my decision. Not just with the outcome, but the how it has enhanced my quality of life! It may sound silly to some but I used to dread pictures, only wanted to part my hair to one side, or felt the need to wear my makeup a certain way...because of my nose. I feel absolutely NONE of that anymore! I feel more at ease and now enjoy looking back at the memories I've been making. I don't know what more to update with. I'm happy. That's all! :D
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UPDATED FROM llaauurraahh
1 year post
One year & 3 months
It's been a while since posting, and I'm sorry! I've been super caught up in life and many changes happening.
When I saw Dr. G last, it was 3 weeks before I left for a trip to Europe! He ended up giving me my lip fillers as well! I won't go in to too much detail here but I'm posting a picture because I did have bruising for about 2 weeks which made it difficult to "hide". They stayed swollen for a good month and are now looking more natural and settled. I will probably continue to build on them every 5 or 6 months another 1-2 more times until they will last for a longer period between fills! They did look fake for the first 2 months but after they settle, they do look very nice!
Nothing really new to report on my nose. Still loving it and while I've looked at it a few times and thought what I would have asked for differently if I could do it again...I don't regret a thing and am very happy I choose to have the surgery!!
When I saw Dr. G last, it was 3 weeks before I left for a trip to Europe! He ended up giving me my lip fillers as well! I won't go in to too much detail here but I'm posting a picture because I did have bruising for about 2 weeks which made it difficult to "hide". They stayed swollen for a good month and are now looking more natural and settled. I will probably continue to build on them every 5 or 6 months another 1-2 more times until they will last for a longer period between fills! They did look fake for the first 2 months but after they settle, they do look very nice!
Nothing really new to report on my nose. Still loving it and while I've looked at it a few times and thought what I would have asked for differently if I could do it again...I don't regret a thing and am very happy I choose to have the surgery!!
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October 13, 2015
Wow, it's absolutely perfect! It looks like you were supposed to be born with that nose. This gives me hope for my surgery with Dr. G in February.
October 14, 2015
:P I feel the same way about it...I had someone tell me I look like I did as a child...when before, with my old nose, I felt like I didn't even resemble how I looked growing up! ...if that makes any sense! lol
October 13, 2015
Your nose came out perfect, I love it!
October 14, 2015
Everything about you is gorgeous! I am seriously considering getting rhinosplasty with Dr.G, and I'd be sooooo grateful to you if you could explain what are those little things you would have done different ( or that you would have like him to do differently in that case) Even though I like his work and his results I still want to be able to express with as much precision as I can what I would like, but english isnt my first language so it makes me very anxious that he'll struggle to understand me. At any rate thanks a lot for the update, your lips are stunning :)))
October 14, 2015
Going in to the surgery, I had set up my thoughts for about 2 years on what I wanted to change...I thought I was well educated, and I still think I had a good understanding of what I wanted, which is why I don't regret a thing! It was FAR better looking and definitely functioning properly since I've had the surgery. I highly recommend using an app to play with editing your own nose with different looks...it gave me piece of mind to visualize the results...as Dr. G doesn't provide imaging. He will also make it clear what is realistic with your personal results and face. For myself, I would have maybe asked to shorten the tip...but i'm prematurely judging my results as they're still not final...and honestly...I'm VERY happy with how it's come along since even 5 months post surgery. Looking back on those pictures, I remember how happy I was then, and now thinking to myself how funny I looked! :P
UPDATED FROM llaauurraahh
8 months post
Follow-Up with Dr. G
I went to see Dr. G on Saturday for a follow-up and he said everything is looking great. The tip is still more bulbous & hard compared to the rest of the nose...as the bridge has narrowed out, he said that is normal...and that it could take up to the second to third year for that to soften completely (to see the true results). I still occasionally get irritations under my left nostril where the Alar base incision was and he said that it is just skin flaking (not clear as to why that happens...). I will be seeing him again in July (a month after my year mark) for a final follow-up!
I'm also considering having him inject lip fillers when I go to see him again.
I'm also considering having him inject lip fillers when I go to see him again.
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February 23, 2015
Thanks :) your post has been helpful especially with your recent visit with Dr. G. My nose tip still bothers me a lttle at times. Its great to hear it can take up to 3 years to see true results. So anyone who is depressed or worried about their nose tip and contemplating a revision to be patient things can turn around for the good. :) you look beautiful btw
February 24, 2015
Thanks for filling us in. I think you look amazing already, but if you do lip filler you HAVE to post pictures! I've considered this too :)
April 28, 2015
For sure! & OMG girl, I just checked your pictures, your nose and you are looking GORGEOUS! *whistles* haha
February 24, 2015
8 months already! You look gorgeous. Glad to hear you are healing on schedule. Those darn tips. I'm not a patient person usually. I guess this is forced practice. Just ignore it and time will do its thing. It looks spectacular!!!
April 28, 2015
I know right!? Even still, my nose is still hard at 10 months. Time will heal all!
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