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22 Years Old with a Large Nose in Need of Primary Rhinoplasty - Glendale, CA
UPDATED FROM waitingmywholelife
1 month post
5 Weeks post op
waitingmywholelifeJune 28, 2015
$9,500
I still tape my nose everynight. My breathing is getting better but I can't blow my nose yet so it's a bit stuffed. I can sleep and eat normally now. My swelling has gone down a lot and the taping really helps.
My one side is still more swollen than the other but it's getting better slowly..
Here are some photos
My one side is still more swollen than the other but it's getting better slowly..
Here are some photos
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UPDATED FROM waitingmywholelife
11 days post
2 weeks post op
waitingmywholelifeJune 6, 2015
Hello everyone,
I am 2 weeks post op now! My breathing is getting better day by day and my eating is back to normal now. My smiling is also getting better but not fully back to normal yet. I clean my nose with saline and rolled up toilet paper everynight. I still feel stitches inside my nose so I'm too scared to poke around in there too much. I apply Mederma on my nostril stitches at nights. It makes my skin a bit itchy but my scars are almost gone now. I tape every night and sometimes throughout the day. Taping during the day really helps with my swelling I find. I haven't had any caffeine or alcohol yet and I'm going to hold off as much as I can (although I am past the 14 day recommended period).
My family compliments me on my nose :) Friends notice that my nose is different. One of my old friends saw me a few days ago and she mentioned it right away. I surprisingly don't mind talking about my rhinoplasty - I have learned to be comfortable with it. This procedure has given me a lot more confidence - I can take pictures from any angles now and my nose looks nice and it will hopefully get better from the front as the swelling goes down.
I have uploaded some photos that I have taken over the past few days.
I am 2 weeks post op now! My breathing is getting better day by day and my eating is back to normal now. My smiling is also getting better but not fully back to normal yet. I clean my nose with saline and rolled up toilet paper everynight. I still feel stitches inside my nose so I'm too scared to poke around in there too much. I apply Mederma on my nostril stitches at nights. It makes my skin a bit itchy but my scars are almost gone now. I tape every night and sometimes throughout the day. Taping during the day really helps with my swelling I find. I haven't had any caffeine or alcohol yet and I'm going to hold off as much as I can (although I am past the 14 day recommended period).
My family compliments me on my nose :) Friends notice that my nose is different. One of my old friends saw me a few days ago and she mentioned it right away. I surprisingly don't mind talking about my rhinoplasty - I have learned to be comfortable with it. This procedure has given me a lot more confidence - I can take pictures from any angles now and my nose looks nice and it will hopefully get better from the front as the swelling goes down.
I have uploaded some photos that I have taken over the past few days.
Replies (5)
June 6, 2015
It is defining I feel I'm right behind you girl today I'm half way close to cast removal I had a slight anxiety attack last night opening the window really helped.
June 6, 2015
Your nose is fabulous! It does really remind me of one of the ones you put in the photo of noses you like which is great! Really suits your face, congrats :)
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June 1, 2015
Your profile looks so beautiful! Looking this good after so little time I'm sure you will have a wonderful result! Reading about your ordeal with the anaesthesiologist sounded awful! Can I ask, was the price of anaesthesiologist and the hospital covered by your fee to dr g or did you have to pay more on top? If so how much was that? I am desperately hoping to have my nose done by dr g but I am from Australia so that complicates things a little! Has been good to read your review!
June 1, 2015
Hi Perthgirl11, thank you for the kind words. Once you consult Dr. G, he will give you a price and that covers everything including the anesthesiologists, nurses, hospitals etc. You don't have to worry about these costs and arrangements which is nice. Dr. G has a lot of patients from out of the country. The hospital was super clean and the nurse I had was amazing. She went out of her way to make me feel comfortable (gave me several warm blankets and extra bandage to take home after surgery). I am glad you are finding my review helpful :)
June 1, 2015
It's amazing how quickly your nose is taking shape. It looks really good and this is just the beginning. Did Dr. G Perform an open or closed Rhino on you? Thanks for sharing your experience.
June 1, 2015
Hi swizzreese,
Dr. G only does closed rhinoplasty. Each doctor has their own technique. I have barely any scars only 10 days after my procedure.
June 4, 2015
any changes?? can't wait to see updates. Would you mind sharing if Dr G uses temporary packing after surgery. During my first rhinoplasty I had it and it was horrible
June 7, 2015
Hi sbjazevics, sorry about the delay. I have been staying with family here in LA and they are keeping me busy :) please see my new update below. I am not sure what temporary packing is to be honest. Dr. G places cast over the nose and there are some material inside that provide support for the nose. He pulled these soft plastic tubes out of my nose on cast removal day. I could not breathe at all through my nose until I got my cast removed on the 6th day.
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