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Keep on going - Glendale, CA
UPDATED FROM katerina25
8 months post
Healing and patience
$7,500
Hello peeps, been busy with life but wanted to write an update. So its been almost...mmmm 8 months? Had my surgery end of February, 2013. Anyways, heres a few things I wanted to discuss....
SWELLING:
I thought I was immune from swelling because I have thin skin and boy was I wrong. My swelling was SO CRAZY that i'm not surprised I cried my eyes out the first few weeks. I looked nothing like my old self and didnt realize how bad of a swelling case I had. My face (i have big cheeks to begin with) was entirely swollen for weeks, I couldnt smile and my old thin nose was gone. So of course I was very very upset. So first thing I would say is that every girl/boy has a different case of swelling and although some people look beautiful right after, I was the exception. I stressed out, I panicked and I made myself depressed and worst of all I was comparing my progress with others. So realize youre on your own journey and your body is different.
For fun I included a pic of my face a few days after cast removal and a more recent one from the front. And a side by side. The difference is crazy but the swelling took a while to subside.
PATIENCE:
My nose has been going through lots of changes. With the swelling going down, its easier to see 'flaws'. I am doing my best to wait out the full year and a half before making my 'final judgment'.
THE GOOD:
-The good is that I picked a good Dr. Dr. G is an amazing doctor and all his patients results speak for themselves. But also because every single time I see him, he doesnt waive off my concerns and brushes them off but he sits down with me and addresses them. I told him how I felt my nose was still too high and I dont like the little supratip break I have, and he addressed it saying how most girls would love to have it, and if after I heal I want to drop my tip, its an easy in office procedure. That alone made me feel 1000000x better knowing that he is so supportive.
-I look much better than my old self and I feel WAY more confident. I dont shy away from people staring at my profile...I know I look....pretty from my profile :) something I never thought I could say before. I dont worry about it at all.
THE SEMI BAD:
-In the morning, I really like my nose case its completely straight due to swelling. When swelling subsides during the day the supratip break becomes obvious and makes me feel like my nose goes up and I have that 'snob' nose lol.....so that part reallllly bothers me. But I know I need to be patient and hopefully it either goes down on its own at my 1 and 1/2 year mark OR it can be fixed.
OVERALL: I'm happy with my results. I'm glad I picked the Dr. I did. Funny thing is I backed out from another surgery I booked with someone else a WEEK before it was due cause I chickened out and picked Dr. G.... I will continue to be patient knowing that healing is still in progress and theres nothing else I can do but wait. And if I still dont like how high it is or the supratip break, theres a way to fix it.
Thank you everyone for the sweet and nice comments throughout my progress.
Every person has a different taste and like and what they envision for thier face so while I know what I have now might be the 'dream nose' for other people, for other people they might be looking for something else. Me - i always wanted a straight profile so that is why i'm not 100% satisfied as of yet. I understand its minor complaining but like I said, overall I'm happy.
SWELLING:
I thought I was immune from swelling because I have thin skin and boy was I wrong. My swelling was SO CRAZY that i'm not surprised I cried my eyes out the first few weeks. I looked nothing like my old self and didnt realize how bad of a swelling case I had. My face (i have big cheeks to begin with) was entirely swollen for weeks, I couldnt smile and my old thin nose was gone. So of course I was very very upset. So first thing I would say is that every girl/boy has a different case of swelling and although some people look beautiful right after, I was the exception. I stressed out, I panicked and I made myself depressed and worst of all I was comparing my progress with others. So realize youre on your own journey and your body is different.
For fun I included a pic of my face a few days after cast removal and a more recent one from the front. And a side by side. The difference is crazy but the swelling took a while to subside.
PATIENCE:
My nose has been going through lots of changes. With the swelling going down, its easier to see 'flaws'. I am doing my best to wait out the full year and a half before making my 'final judgment'.
THE GOOD:
-The good is that I picked a good Dr. Dr. G is an amazing doctor and all his patients results speak for themselves. But also because every single time I see him, he doesnt waive off my concerns and brushes them off but he sits down with me and addresses them. I told him how I felt my nose was still too high and I dont like the little supratip break I have, and he addressed it saying how most girls would love to have it, and if after I heal I want to drop my tip, its an easy in office procedure. That alone made me feel 1000000x better knowing that he is so supportive.
-I look much better than my old self and I feel WAY more confident. I dont shy away from people staring at my profile...I know I look....pretty from my profile :) something I never thought I could say before. I dont worry about it at all.
THE SEMI BAD:
-In the morning, I really like my nose case its completely straight due to swelling. When swelling subsides during the day the supratip break becomes obvious and makes me feel like my nose goes up and I have that 'snob' nose lol.....so that part reallllly bothers me. But I know I need to be patient and hopefully it either goes down on its own at my 1 and 1/2 year mark OR it can be fixed.
OVERALL: I'm happy with my results. I'm glad I picked the Dr. I did. Funny thing is I backed out from another surgery I booked with someone else a WEEK before it was due cause I chickened out and picked Dr. G.... I will continue to be patient knowing that healing is still in progress and theres nothing else I can do but wait. And if I still dont like how high it is or the supratip break, theres a way to fix it.
Thank you everyone for the sweet and nice comments throughout my progress.
Every person has a different taste and like and what they envision for thier face so while I know what I have now might be the 'dream nose' for other people, for other people they might be looking for something else. Me - i always wanted a straight profile so that is why i'm not 100% satisfied as of yet. I understand its minor complaining but like I said, overall I'm happy.
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UPDATED FROM katerina25
5 months post
Today....
So today is one of those days where I took a pic of my profile and I actually liked it...I think its ONLY because its morning and its swollen. Whats amazing, is that I actually like when my nose is swollen because I feel like it hides any imperfections. I still notice that my nose tip tilts to the right from the front..."/ but I can live with it. Who knows, it could be swelling but I doubt it.
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July 5, 2013
Honestly, your nose is PERFECT!! I can't see any crookedness and, though it does look a bit pointy, i would still love to have your nose. Rather it be a little pointy than all round and bulbousy (like mine)! You look fantastic, genuinely.
July 5, 2013
Thank you for the sweet words. I just read your story! And I have to say I agree with your point of view. We all have our demons when it comes to how we view ourselves and so its hard when other ppl give their opinion especially one you don't agree with about our looks. It's easy saying someone nose looks fine when you're not the one waking up with it and just getting a 5 second glimpse of it on this site. I hope that you find a good surgeon and you get the exact nose you want. I can see how your nose can be improved although in the few pics you posted it still does look like a good nose. Nose aside, you're a beautiful girl- It's easy to see from your pictures. Best of luck :)
July 5, 2013
Wow! Your nose really does look so great! I know you aren't very happy with it but seriously it's a great improvement! ;)
UPDATED FROM katerina25
4 months post
4 Months...Not happy with profile
Hey guys...so its been a little over 4 months now and I'm still not happy with my nose, specifically with my profile..which I feel is too small for my face and is too upturned and which I hoped at 4 months would drop. I feel as though the result was not what I wanted from this surgery and feel a little regretful that although I picked a good surgeon, he was not the best surgeon for me and what I wanted out of this. It feels as though I'm the only one from his patients who is complaining so it feels a little crappy...I'm wondering how much more my nose can change...and if it will get better. I feel like the change is too drastic from my old nose, and even though I know its stupid to care what other people think, I dont want people to think that I wanted this, wanted such a drastic change. I feel like my nose is too upturned, sharp and slopy...and all I wanted was to remove my hump. "/ I feel like my nose now looks fake, and far from natural, and I feel a bit envious of people who get that straight nose, who even have a slight hump which adds to the natural look....
I also have some irregularities in my tip which I'm hoping to address with my surgeon when I see him. I'll try and put a few pictures of the tip -- there is a sharp edge sticking out that is visible in certain lighting, that looks like a pimple, but unfortunately isnt "/
Please dont tell me my profile looks good -- it might look good for someone who wanted that type of nose, but not for someone who just wanted a straight nose (see the simulation I did)...especially if you saw my before picture you will understand that this is a VERY drastic change and the last thing I wanted was to go from a hump to a small upturned nose...so that is why I feel so self conscious...SIGH...what are the chances it will drop some more?
I also have some irregularities in my tip which I'm hoping to address with my surgeon when I see him. I'll try and put a few pictures of the tip -- there is a sharp edge sticking out that is visible in certain lighting, that looks like a pimple, but unfortunately isnt "/
Please dont tell me my profile looks good -- it might look good for someone who wanted that type of nose, but not for someone who just wanted a straight nose (see the simulation I did)...especially if you saw my before picture you will understand that this is a VERY drastic change and the last thing I wanted was to go from a hump to a small upturned nose...so that is why I feel so self conscious...SIGH...what are the chances it will drop some more?
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June 26, 2013
I am so sorry that you are unhappy! From looking at the photos, it looks like its really not that much of a slope! Have you looked into getting a filler?! That would help make your nose look straighter. I know it only matters what you think but you look beautiful :)
June 26, 2013
Yeah..I keep wondering about fillers. Just because I'm SO terrified of another surgery. Obviously, either way, I'll wait a year because fillers can be dangerous if its not healed...I just dont want people to be like 'ohhhh she wanted such an upturn nose?!' which yes I know I shouldnt care :/
June 26, 2013
I know it's so hard not to care but you're right. You shouldn't. I'm sure they don't even think that anyway!!
June 26, 2013
I am so sorry you are still upset. :( Unfortunately at 4 months your nose dropped as much as it should. In order to get a straight look it has to be de-rotated and lengthened a little. That is a pretty complicated surgery and only the right surgeon can accomplish. Personally I think you look very cute with this nose but you are the one that has to love your nose not me or someone else. I love your front view its straight and thin and fits you well. The profile I think could have used a little length but I still think it looks very cute. To me your nose looks far better than mine is. I was so hoping that you will love your nose by now. I will say this though, you still have some swelling in your nose which should resolve within first 6 months if you have a thin skin or 1 year if you have a medium or thick skin. Do you think maybe its just drastic change that you cannot get used to yet? I really do think your nose looks great and you are super attractive young lady.
June 26, 2013
Yeah, my thoughts exactly, at 4 months its pretty much settled...and you know I wouldnt mind it if the tip didnt go up like that, meaning I wouldnt mind the angle of the nose, as long as the sharp edge wasnt there. I guess I could look into fillers a year after...I'm also trying to make myself feel better by reminding myself that most 'normal' humans dont look at noses as closely as we do. I know for a fact that before this surgery I wouldnt be able to remember any of my friends noses, how slopy or straight their profile is or how rotated it is... I guess all I can do now is wait and try and stay positive day in and day out
June 26, 2013
Hey... I heard that swelling starts to get less in the bridge and then slowly goes down the nose over time, hence the tip being the most swollen and evrything else being pretty much normal. When I look at the pics with the "bump on your tip" I predict that the bump is just swelling because the rest of your upper nose lost all of its swelling so it might look disproportional from what the end result should be. That being said, I feel like once the tip goes down ur profile will probably look more straight! Good luck....
June 26, 2013
I agree with this. I mean it's impossible to predict what will happen, and yes maybe most of your swelling is settled BUT like Dr. G told me it takes 1-2 years for the end result. I know it's hard being patient! I think your nose will still change.
June 26, 2013
Its hard to believe my nose will see any more changes...just because my skin is sooo thin but either way, I have only one choice and it is to wait...personally, I know even if I want to make changes tom y nose then, i rather wait longer than a year to make sure all is healed. I have my appointment with Dr. G in about a month or so, so we'll see what he says and what he recommends. I just want some consolation from him, rather than just the standard 'we gotta wait a year'....
June 27, 2013
Your nose is not going to see much changes after 6 months. You have a thin skin so the healing for you is about 6 months, however most surgeons will say that you are not finished healing until 1 year is up. I have never heard any doctor say it can take 2 years unless you are African American or Asian with very thick skin. You will see your tip get a little more definition as it really is still swollen even though you may not think so. Tip takes the longest to define.
June 27, 2013
The nose you desired is different in just a little milli. Seems like ever so slightly if your doc didn't remove from your tip, your result would have been what you wanted. I agree with you that it would have looked nice. The nose you have now may seem short since you pointed it out, but I think it fits your face and does not look off and does not ruin your looks so that's what's most important. You will look beautiful when you heal and think a revision for just a lil bit more length would not be worth it and prob hard to find a doctor that can do that. And will look a lot more swollen and big from front. Check my pic out on where I ask the doc's a question. I miss my old nose too, but would never consider a revision.
June 27, 2013
Btw your 3/4 profile is awesome and perfect length and looks perfectly made for your face!! :)
June 27, 2013
You are too sweet! I do agree that if my dr left a bit more of the tip I'd have what I wanted.. So of course it's sooo disheartening to see that he took too much.. And now I don't know where to go since I def am terrified of a revision. I feel like its always going to bother me, I'm always going to compare my nose to others and just I guess obssess over it :/ btw - I looked at your nose, and its really hard to tell from the shot you posted. Overall it does look different than your old nose but from that angle its hard to tell if too much was taken from the bridge. How long are you post op? Do you hve good days? I do have some days where I feel better but I always feel self conscious w my friends thinking they'll think I'm stupid for doing this...
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