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Finally Have the Courage to Do This! - Great Britain, GB
UPDATED FROM alexy21
1 year post op
alexy21April 22, 2018
$12,197
So it's my new nose's 1 year anniversary this month and what a year it's been! Many highs and many lows. I'm still unsure about my nose, it is still more swollen on the left side compared to the right side. I'm not sure if this will stay like this or if it will continue to go down?? (Does anyone know/have experience of this?) It also looks really uneven from the front. I don't know if Mr Ion has done a botch job or if my healing process has just been more difficult than some of his other patients. I'm considering a revision but the expense and pain are putting me off. My recovery was truly traumatic. Overall, I'm still not happy or impressed with my results, for £8k I thought I'd be over the moon but I guess this is the risk you take with rhinoplasty. My nose still feels big but I think it's the front view that bothers me the most. Ive also been keft with weird dips on my nose. Has anyone else experienced thjs aftet surgery? Should I book a revision? Xx
UPDATED FROM alexy21
3.5 months post op
alexy21August 6, 2017
I cannot believe how quickly time goes. It's almost 4 months since my op. I'm still not sure about the results. One day I like my nose other days I still think it's big. I saw a story yesterday about a reality star having rhinoplasty and her nose looked amazing, it brought back all those feelings I use to get before the surgery when I wasn't happy with my nose and would get "nose envy" for other people's rhinoplasty results or natural noses. I really hope with time I learn to love my new nose.
The main issues I have with my nose are -
1. The swelling is uneven - the left side is more swollen than the right which I think gives the appearance of it like inking wonky.
2. My left period file looks smaller (and therefore nicer) than my right profile. I really like my left profile, but my rIght profile still looks big I think and I don't like it.
3. I'm not sure about my front view, does it still look big? And worse, wonky?
4. I'm having problems with a nerve in my eye that's related to the swelling. I'm hoping Mr Ion will be able to shed light on this when I see him next. It's really stressing me out though.
Overall, some days I feel positive and happy and other days I can't believe I've put myself through this. I did the research, I took the precautions and followed all instructions but it shows things can still go wrong and worse not turn out how you'd hoped. Ive learnt a new nose isn't always the answer x x
The main issues I have with my nose are -
1. The swelling is uneven - the left side is more swollen than the right which I think gives the appearance of it like inking wonky.
2. My left period file looks smaller (and therefore nicer) than my right profile. I really like my left profile, but my rIght profile still looks big I think and I don't like it.
3. I'm not sure about my front view, does it still look big? And worse, wonky?
4. I'm having problems with a nerve in my eye that's related to the swelling. I'm hoping Mr Ion will be able to shed light on this when I see him next. It's really stressing me out though.
Overall, some days I feel positive and happy and other days I can't believe I've put myself through this. I did the research, I took the precautions and followed all instructions but it shows things can still go wrong and worse not turn out how you'd hoped. Ive learnt a new nose isn't always the answer x x
Replies (5)
August 6, 2017
Feeling exactly the same babe. I wish I could go back in time. I wouldn't go through with it. I saw that story too, she has thankfully had a good result. If it was my story I would be encouraging people to stay natural and learn to love what they have :(
August 6, 2017
How was your first post-op appoint with Dr. Ion? Did he say anything bout your nose healing? Swelling? Does he think that your result is good?
My nose has similar issues to yours. I have more swelling in the left side and my profile looks different. I m approaching the 6th week so still early. Hoping things will settle down :( I have similar emotional problems. One day I like it and next day I feel down BUT I have to be honest and say I can't regret it because it is much better than what the first surgeon left me with :(
August 26, 2017
Hi take another look at your before profile and see what an excellent job Ion has done.You look amazing and your nose is loads better.It takes a while to get used to a new face that is what I found but I am so pleased I went through with mine.You have seen my pics he is an excellent surgeon and I think eventually you will love your new nose as it is very pretty it is just early days for you x
UPDATED FROM alexy21
Help!!! Have I got an inverted V??
alexy21June 5, 2017
I'm 7 weeks post op and so worried about my nose, when I scrunch my nose up I can clearly see an inverted v shape. Does this mean I have an inverted v deformity? My nose is still very swollen and still painful in parts, I've included a pic of what it looks like normally and a pic of me scrunching my nose up. Could someone give me their opinion? X x
Replies (3)
June 7, 2017
My first thought is because of the swelling it might tighten up the skin around your nose. Have you contacted your doctor? You can always ask if you are uncertain about anything.
June 12, 2017
Aren´t those so called bunny lines some people get after rhinoplasty? I am not an expert but wouldn´t the inverted v deformity be visible without scrunching? Honestly i do not see anything deformed in your photo but i am well aware that it might look different in person. Have you spoken with Dr.Ion? Fingers crossed, i hope it is just false alarm. Good luck!
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