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wow it's been 2 years
So sorry to all those that asked questions, I didn't get any notifications & i stopped using real self when i was done with all my research.
At first i didnt want to write because at first i wasnt happy the result, and realized I should wait longer and not write anything negative in the moment. I couldn't see the changes, it seemed subtle/ almost as natural as before. So i had to ask the people close to me who knew i did the surgery and they said yes there was a difference and it looks better.
Even though i claimed i wanted a natural nose which i got, i realize a part of me wanted a perfect nose, and wanted the perfect plastic barbie doll nose to magically look natural on me. I had to come to terms with the fact that its just a better smaller version of my previous nose, which is nice and what i wanted. i dont look at pictures and cringe at my nose, i dont feel like i have a huge nose, but i can see the natural imperfections in my nose.
If you have ever lost weight or gotten braces you might understand. You get a better version of you self but you still have some imperfections. so its natural and its good. i dont look like ive had a nose job, it looks like a nose i could have been born with (but wasnt) and not a perfect ideal nose.
hope that helps.
ps: i also lost 20lbs then so some people noticed i looked different but werent sure. a few people at work noticed and asked and i played it off, only one person in my social life noticed. slowly i put on the weight, and after that initial time, I only ever got a comment about it after 2 years. Many family members also didnt notice.
At first i didnt want to write because at first i wasnt happy the result, and realized I should wait longer and not write anything negative in the moment. I couldn't see the changes, it seemed subtle/ almost as natural as before. So i had to ask the people close to me who knew i did the surgery and they said yes there was a difference and it looks better.
Even though i claimed i wanted a natural nose which i got, i realize a part of me wanted a perfect nose, and wanted the perfect plastic barbie doll nose to magically look natural on me. I had to come to terms with the fact that its just a better smaller version of my previous nose, which is nice and what i wanted. i dont look at pictures and cringe at my nose, i dont feel like i have a huge nose, but i can see the natural imperfections in my nose.
If you have ever lost weight or gotten braces you might understand. You get a better version of you self but you still have some imperfections. so its natural and its good. i dont look like ive had a nose job, it looks like a nose i could have been born with (but wasnt) and not a perfect ideal nose.
hope that helps.
ps: i also lost 20lbs then so some people noticed i looked different but werent sure. a few people at work noticed and asked and i played it off, only one person in my social life noticed. slowly i put on the weight, and after that initial time, I only ever got a comment about it after 2 years. Many family members also didnt notice.
surgery done (rhinoplasty/ septoplasty/ opening of air ways) & Lots of Information
so it's all done. the wait & anticipation was more nerve wrecking than the surgery considering your asleep during it.
initial consult from months ago: via email, with pictures and free
2 weeks Pre surgery: no alcohol, no smoking, no meds, no vitamins. only tylenol allowed.
the preconsult yesterdat was really good.
Staff: really nice & friendly
(no foods or liquid after midnight/ 2am)
no digital imaging, found out i have a very slight deviated septum
I gave them a lot of stress with my bank payment from abroad, appointment times etc, but they were wonderful and nice. i communicated mostly via email and phone.
Hotel : Glendale Hilton ( about 5 mins from his hospital & surgery place) ($22 with taxi, and $10 with lyft app)
Surgery: they said walk through doors at 10am.
got there 9.50am, signed paper work, told them of any allergies about 5x, wore a band started about 1pm. ( i was prepared from realself & the women at his office i was prob start about 12 noon)
Had someone pick me up, so i left their number with the nurses, so they wouldn't wait all day.
nurses & anesthesiologist @ usc verdugo hills: were so nice and amazing
After surgery: had a huge amount of anxiety about breathing, but i calmed down with within 20 mins, i was actually fine. and i needed to use the restroom (i don't think other patients experience this)
Pain: one a scale of 1-10, pain was a 3.5 at nose & slight headache. I took a pain killer at the hospital and havent needed one since.
Food I was told to eat clear foods like chicken broth, jello, juice. i had chicken noodle soup and jello, i hope it doesn't store in my body too long since the metabolism is slow after anesthesia but i was hungry, and she said a little pho was ok, but i finished the ramen.
Nausea: didnt throw up, and havent felt sick since yesterday
Bruising: so far none, i keep looking at my under eyes, and for now its fine. They gave me gloves to put ice inside, so you don't have to buy an ice pack.
gauze: i was shown how to change it
dressing comes off in 4 days then i'm allowed to travel home
Aesthetics: no imaging was done, we just went over what i wanted on email, pre consult and before surgery. he also explained that i should not worry about having a pointed nose, and surprisingly i can never have one. my bulbous tip can be adjusted but it cannot become super pointy which is nice to know.
even though i didn't post pictures i hope this was a lot of information.
initial consult from months ago: via email, with pictures and free
2 weeks Pre surgery: no alcohol, no smoking, no meds, no vitamins. only tylenol allowed.
the preconsult yesterdat was really good.
Staff: really nice & friendly
(no foods or liquid after midnight/ 2am)
no digital imaging, found out i have a very slight deviated septum
I gave them a lot of stress with my bank payment from abroad, appointment times etc, but they were wonderful and nice. i communicated mostly via email and phone.
Hotel : Glendale Hilton ( about 5 mins from his hospital & surgery place) ($22 with taxi, and $10 with lyft app)
Surgery: they said walk through doors at 10am.
got there 9.50am, signed paper work, told them of any allergies about 5x, wore a band started about 1pm. ( i was prepared from realself & the women at his office i was prob start about 12 noon)
Had someone pick me up, so i left their number with the nurses, so they wouldn't wait all day.
nurses & anesthesiologist @ usc verdugo hills: were so nice and amazing
After surgery: had a huge amount of anxiety about breathing, but i calmed down with within 20 mins, i was actually fine. and i needed to use the restroom (i don't think other patients experience this)
Pain: one a scale of 1-10, pain was a 3.5 at nose & slight headache. I took a pain killer at the hospital and havent needed one since.
Food I was told to eat clear foods like chicken broth, jello, juice. i had chicken noodle soup and jello, i hope it doesn't store in my body too long since the metabolism is slow after anesthesia but i was hungry, and she said a little pho was ok, but i finished the ramen.
Nausea: didnt throw up, and havent felt sick since yesterday
Bruising: so far none, i keep looking at my under eyes, and for now its fine. They gave me gloves to put ice inside, so you don't have to buy an ice pack.
gauze: i was shown how to change it
dressing comes off in 4 days then i'm allowed to travel home
Aesthetics: no imaging was done, we just went over what i wanted on email, pre consult and before surgery. he also explained that i should not worry about having a pointed nose, and surprisingly i can never have one. my bulbous tip can be adjusted but it cannot become super pointy which is nice to know.
even though i didn't post pictures i hope this was a lot of information.
I'm very unlikely to post pictures (really sorry,...
I'm very unlikely to post pictures (really sorry, because it's pictures and reviews that have helped me decide on dr G.)
I decided to save my money for Dr G based on these reviews. I'll be flying in from Africa, I've been in contact with the office, Sent in my pics, sent in labs, etc hoping it goes well, because i haven't seen much black noses in his site, though i notice many ethic people. i hope i get the nose i want, because this is a huge amount of money especially from my currency.
I decided to save my money for Dr G based on these reviews. I'll be flying in from Africa, I've been in contact with the office, Sent in my pics, sent in labs, etc hoping it goes well, because i haven't seen much black noses in his site, though i notice many ethic people. i hope i get the nose i want, because this is a huge amount of money especially from my currency.
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