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Scheduled my primary rhinoplasty
UPDATED FROM klmkimmy
15 days post
15 days post op
WORTH IT$10,500
Its been 2 weeks and so far I am still really happy with my results. My airway is at least 50% of completely open. I clean my nose out about 3 times a day with saline. I put bacitracin in each nostril morning and night. I have some sutures inside still....Im assuming they will dissolve. I am not pulling on anything in there. Throughout the day each nostril takes turns becoming a little plugged up but it’s tolerable. I can’t wait to start working out again, specifically running! I’m planning to start out slowly at the one month mark. I haven’t even been back to work yet, I start back in 2 days. I am
Scheduled 3, 12- hour shifts in a row which isn’t exactly exciting but I’m sure I’ll be fine :)
Scheduled 3, 12- hour shifts in a row which isn’t exactly exciting but I’m sure I’ll be fine :)
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UPDATED FROM klmkimmy
9 days post
POD 9
I woke up stuffy again today....at 5 am :/. But....after I stood in a hot shower (to inhale the steam) and cleaned my nose with peroxide followed by saline spray, my nose is pretty clear today. Still not 100%, but very much improved. Im including pics from today. One thing that use to really bother me a lot was how my nose would turn down at the tip, like a hook, especially when smiling. In the pic here, you can see that no longer happens. I am soo soo happy about that! I’m grateful that this was fixed by Dr. G
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March 7, 2019
Looks great! You don't even seem to have much swelling. I'm still really swollen on my bridge and especially in the tip. I flew back home yesterday and didn't find the cabin pressure effected me too much.
March 7, 2019
I don’t think I have a lot of swelling either. It’s apparent with the front view that there is swelling, and I see a difference after I remove the tape. But the swelling is much less than I expected it to be. Must be nice for you to be home now. I hope you were able to enjoy some time out here in LA though while you were here.
March 8, 2019
Wow, your nose looks great already! Very natural and subtle, exactly what I am hoping for as well. I have a consultation in April and your posts are a tremendous help. My nose isn't terrible just want a minor tweek, which I feel it is possible for Dr. G to do. Did he have to do spreader grafts for you also did he reduce the nostrils on each side, I can't tell if that's why you are red there.
March 8, 2019
Hello! I was pretty nervous because I wanted a subtle result. He did a great job giving me just what I wanted :). He told me that he did use “small”
Spreader grafts and he did reduce my nostrils. He didn’t make them tiny, but they are a little smaller and the shape is much nicer I think. Good luck with your consult! I will say that he knew exactly what to do before I told him what I wanted, which helped to reinforce to me that I chose the right surgeon.
March 8, 2019
Hi! I’m 42 and recently underwent rhinoplasty. So far I’m having mixed results and my surgeon is recommending revision, but I don’t trust him at this point. I really like your results and I need someone to talk to because I don’t know anyone who has done this. I need to find the best revision rhinoplasty surgeon and can’t seem to sort through it all. Thanks for any help you can offer. xxd
March 8, 2019
Hi Katsig! When was your rhinoplasty? They say not to even consider if it has been less than 12 months, as your nose is still healing and swelling may still be apparent. This was a primary rhinoplasty for me, so I haven’t researched anything really regarding revisions. I have only read others’ experiences while preparing for my primary. Good luck to you in achieving a desired result!
March 8, 2019
Go see Dr Aaron Kosins in Newport Beach. He’s the best as he uses Piezo tool to shape the nose vs hitting a chisel with a hammer.
UPDATED FROM klmkimmy
8 days post
Pictures from POD 8
Adding some pictures with one “before”. Swelling is apparent during the day once I remove the tape. When I asked, Dr. G. said that I could tape day and night if I want, but it may irritate my skin. Because the tape leaves adhesive on my nose and it takes some effort to remove, I am only taping nightly for now.
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March 7, 2019
You look fantastic for day 8! You can get a better quality tape that leaves almost no residue.
March 7, 2019
Thanks so much! I will try my own white paper tape and see how that works for me.
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