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Ethnic Rhinoplasty (Closed) with Dr. Julian De Silva - Hammersmith, GB
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I wanted to do rhinoplasty since I was in high...
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I wanted to do rhinoplasty since I was in high school. I am doing a PhD and I passed last December just before Chrismas I decided it is time to do it. It is the right age and stage!. Choosing a surgeon is a hard mission. I chose another one before Dr. de Silva and then decided to change after reading bad reviews about him. Dr. de Silva has good reputation and this motivated me to do it with confidence. My operation was last night and I am so tired, have a lot of swelling around my eyes and cheeks which I hoped does not happen because I did closed rhinoplasty. I will update the post when I feel better and add some photos later
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Replies (18)
March 5, 2016
If you need revision, Lucian Ions at 129 Harley Street has an excellent reputation and pleasant personality. I have not seen any negative comments but have seen sterling praise of his work.
March 5, 2016
Thank you. I read about Lucian and considering him in the future but Dr. De Silva has no negative comments too so right now I can't trust comments only
March 19, 2016
No, I think it is still early. At least I have to be 6 months post-op because I will be more confident about the negative outcomes which I want to improve or change. Whenever I complain now the answer will come the same: still early wait for the swelling to decrease
August 6, 2016
Well that's good to hear. I recall you mentioning that you felt the tip was still too big. Is he going to reduce the size of it or is there still sweeping present? I'm having my revision done towards the end of the year and am counting down the days...
UPDATED FROM HOPE76324
2 days post
3rd day post-operatively
This is my 3rd day. I feel much better fatigue, swelling and brusing are all reduced. still feel I want to stay at bed but generally I feel better. I thought the whole experience will be so difficult and painful. Thanks to God and then to Dr. Silva I feel ok so far. no bleeding or sever pain even in the first day. I received a message this morning from dr. silva asking how I feel and if I have had any discomfort. the only annoying thing is the congestion which causes trouble at night becuase I have to breath from my mouth.
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February 6, 2016
Do you have splints and packing still in your nostrils? Was the procedure done as day surgery under local anaesthetic and did you go straight home afterwards? Others are also having problems with uploading photos just now so keep trying maybe in a day or two!!
February 7, 2016
Yes, the splint is still on my nose but there is no packing in my nostrils I guess because it is closed rhinoplasty but I can see the stitches inside. It was done as one-day surgery it was approximately 3 hrs under twilight anaesthesia (or what they call sedation), not general anaesthesia so it is more similar to sleeping. You breathe normally with no machines but they give you muscle relaxant and sedative agent and you don't feel pain. This help you to avoid all the side effect of general anesthesia you don't feel extremely tired, no nausea or vomiting and you recover very fast.
February 7, 2016
I imagine you will be able to clear the congestion when you are able to blow your nose. A sinus rinse may also help later on when the splints are removed, but best ask Mr de Silva about this first. Hope to see more photos when you are able to upload them!
February 7, 2016
It is recommended that you don't blow your nose for at least 2 weeks. Instead you clean the nose with cotton sticks using hydrogen peroxide and saline spray. Right now I have I can't notice any changes except less bruising . will post photos when I remove the splint on Thursday.
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