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My 35th Birthday Gift to Myself! - Glendale, CA
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Finally my long awaited procedure in on the books!...
ButtonBlueNovember 13, 2015
WORTH IT$7,500
Finally my long awaited procedure in on the books! Like many of you out there, I have hated my masculine nose and what an awful profile I have had. Coming up on year 35 and I decided to do something special for myself and get my rhinoplasty! Going with Dr. G and hoping to get a December cancellation.
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January 14, 2016
How exciting it's done. You look fab already ! My wish pic was Scarlett johanessens nose but it got taken down because someone reported it lol... Strange. But keep posting. Excited to see your new nose !
January 29, 2016
Your nose looks really good! I just had my surgery today and I cannot breathe through my nose at all. Did you have this problem?
January 29, 2016
Yes I couldn't breathe through my nose until after the cast was off. Then it was VERY swollen it was hard to breathe up until a couple days after
UPDATED FROM ButtonBlue
2 months pre
Before pics
ButtonBlueNovember 15, 2015
I'm adding some before pictures because I definitely enjoyed seeing everyone elses. My main concerns are the hump, my huge nostrils and the bulbous tip. It's angled sideways a bit too so it would be great if Dr. G could straighten that a bit. Ultimately I'd like to feminine my nose. To me it looks very much like a man's nose.
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November 15, 2015
I am 6 days post op and so excited to have had my cast removed yesterday. I too wanted to a more feminine nose as well as wanting to breathe better. I had a severe C-Shaped Deviated Septum with enlarged turbinates. You are in great hands with Dr. G! My original surgery was scheduled for January 19th, but they had a cancellation for November 9th. If you want to get in earlier, keep calling weekly :) I think that helps. You are already gorgeous and I know getting your nose done will make you even more beautiful!
November 15, 2015
Thanks for the advice!! I'll give them a call Monday too! I also have a deviated septum and looking forward to breathing easier eventually. Good luck on your cast removal, hope you're thrilled with the results!
November 15, 2015
Your welcome! I had my cast removal on Saturday. I have a really good feeling I will be thrilled. I am just trying not to make any judgments about my nose being only 6 days post op. I do feel piggy/avatar but I know that will subside :) Good luck on getting an earlier surgery date!
UPDATED FROM ButtonBlue
1 month pre
Pre op done!
ButtonBlueDecember 10, 2015
Yesterday I had my pre op appointment and today will get all my bloodwork done. So excited for another step done! Unfortunately couldn't get a December cancellation but Jan 11 will come fast!
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December 31, 2015
How was the pre-op with him? I can't wait to see your results :)
January 1, 2016
It went well! He basically reviewed what he would do to my nose, which was everything I disliked about my nose. He took pictures as well. I can't wait!! 11 more days left!
January 4, 2016
I am excited for you. My surgery is not til July but I am hoping for a cancellation. I will be following your journey and I am sure you will have amazing results! Please share post up.
The day of surgery, you probably just want to sleep. I took a Vicodin before going to sleep when I got home because I was afraid I was going to wake up in the middle of the night in pain. But, surprisingly I didn't. I haven't had to take any pain meds since that one time. I've been able to get around the house just fine. I haven't really had much of an appetite, I just eat enough so I can take the antibiotics and prednisolone. Having the splints in my nose makes it really difficult to breathe when sleeping. My boyfriend said, I snore now. Lol I found it easier to sleep with one of the airport traveling pillows that goes around your neck. You have to sleep elevated (I use 2 pillows) and the traveling pillow helps support your neck and make it a little more comfortable.
As far as my face, I've had little to no bruising and light swelling. (Make sure u keep icing your eyes a few times a day).
Time off of work- I requested 5 days + weekend which makes 7 days off for me. But, I think I will have to take at least two more days off. Dr. Jarrah Nejad decided to keep the cast and stitches on until day 9. He said, the longer the better.
This has been a very easy going experience, let me know if u have any questions. I look forward to seeing your pics.