Nose

Hi new real self friends! I am having a primary rhinoplasty soon and was hoping that I'd be able to go on this journey with other people (not alone haha) so I'm now making my first post! I have hated my nose for quite sometime now. It's long and droopy in the front, which you can see when I turn my head. My front view isn't so terrible, but the profile looks like a witch nose to me. It drives me crazy!!

My mother and husband are both really supportive, but I've decided not to tell anyone else that I know so SHHH!! Its a secret! Has anyone else kept their surgery a secret? I'm nervous that the result will be obvious and that I might get some flack for "being vain" and all that nonsense. If only people knew how much my nose affects my confidence.

I am having my rhinoplasty operation on January 4 (only 22 more days!!) and can't believe it's actually happening. I had my preop apt with Dr. Grigoryants a few days ago and it was great! I am out of town, and I flew in the morning of my preop. I arrived a couple hours early and they fit me right in! The appointment was short, but efficient. The staff were lovely. I got my post-op medications ($75) and my blood work QUEST medical paper. Dr. G was friendly and you can tell he knows his stuff. I told him I wanted a cute little button nose (I called it a princess nose) and he told me that that was achievable! He gave me a mirror and showed me that he'd be removing my dorsal hump, sloping the bridge, raising the tip, and getting rid of extra cartilage. He is also going to deproject it, since its droopy and hangs down more when I smile. My septum is deviated, so my airways will be cleared. He said my nostrils are small enough that he won't have to make them smaller. I told him that I wanted the smallest nose possible that would still look good with my other facial features, so I'm hoping it turns out as cute as a button :)

I'm really nervous about a few things. I start a new job in February where I have to smile A LOT. I will only have 4 weeks between my surgery and the new job, so I'm hoping my smile is normal by then and my nose doesn't look super noticeably swollen! I'll also be moving to a humid place, so that may make the swelling worse! Anyone have tips for this?

I figured I should make a post and show some before pictures. I hope my journey is helpful to a few people who are contemplating the surgery! If you'd like me to post throughout my journey, please let me know! I'd love to find some support from other realselfers :)

Talk to you all again soon!

Alright guys, it's Christmas and I can't stop thinking about my upcoming surgery! Only 10 more days!! I thought I'd post a few close ups of my pre-op nose.

So as for supplies, does anyone have any "must haves" that they bought/will buy for rhinoplasty recovery? Please help me create a shopping list!

Thanks to everyone who gave me tips on what to buy for recovery! I ran to Walmart and the Vitamin Shop today and picked up everything I need. Cost came to about $140, but it could have been cheaper, I was just in a hurry to grab everything! That's what I get for procrastinating haha. I figured I'd make a list for those who are still searching for "must have supplies." I can't believe this is happening, only three days left. My emotions are all over the place! Well, hope this list is helpful!

1. Petroleum Jelly/ Vaseline - for cleaning out the nose
2. Hydrogen Peroxide - for cleaning out the nose
3. Dial soap - we are required to wash with an anti-bacterial soap the night before surgery
4. Laxatives - in case constipation is a problem after taking Norco (the pain killer)
5. Cold compress - I bought a few of these because they are more comfy than frozen peas
6. Extra Strength Acetaminophen (Tylenol) - for pain
7. Arnica Gel & tablets - for swelling/bruising
8. Bromelain - for swelling/bruising
9. Mederma Scar Gel - for the scars near my nostrils
10. Melatonin - to help me sleep the first week (sleeping upright is going to be killer!)
11. Neosporin - Antibiotic
12. Biotene Dry Mouth Oral Rinse - for dry mouth
13. Biotene Moisturizing mouth spray - that dang dry mouth!!
14. ACT dry mouth lozenges - do you think I went over with the dry mouth goodies? :) haha
15. Sugar Rose lip treatment - for dry lips, super moisturizing - got previously from Sephora
16. Yes to Carrots Face wipes - to clean my body before I can shower
17. Ricola throat lozenges - can never have too many cough drops
18. Halls Defense - to get some Vitamin C
19. Cotton Swabs (Qtips) - to clean inside the nose
20. Bendy Straws - to drink since I wont be able to open my mouth very wide
21. Saline Nasal Spray - moisturize the nose
22. NeilMed Sinus Rinse - to clean out the nose!!
23. TISSUE!! Lots of Disney Princess tissue, because why not? :)
24. Water with electrolytes - to have by my bed
25. Apples Sauce and crackers - light food for the ride home post surgery
26. Neck pillow - for sleeping
27. GIANT TEDDY BEAR!! - A Youtuber (Meghan Rienks) who vlogged about her rhinoplasty recovery used a big teddy to prop herself up while sleeping and I thought it was brilliant, so I got one on sale!

I know there are other things that I could have picked up (ie. humidifier) but I feel that this list should suffice! Surgery is FAST approaching, so please keep me in your prayers. Hope all if well with you guys!

I'M READY FOR MY NEW SCHNOZ!! :)