Long Awaited (Closed) Rhinoplasty - United Kingdom, GB

I was woke by a nosebleed again today which lasted 4 and a half hours. Due to being so weak anyway I eventually fainted. Today is the first day I have been annoyed with Harley Medical as I kept ringing them, when only yesterday I was told to contact them about anything, and I heard nothing back, even though I left a message on the voicemail and with the receptionist. My throat and ear infection is beginning to get better don't get me wrong it still hurts but it's not anywhere near as bad as a week ago. I have included some pics to show swelling is already going down (you'll have to excuse the bloody nose though... Sorry).

Today has been pretty good, considering I was in surgery only a week ago. I have been feeling a little faint all day and dizzy but I think that is mainly due to the fact I am still unable to eat and have lost almost a stone in under a week. I visited Harley Street today where my lovely nurse Jane took my cast off. I had to lay back on the bed as she eased it off with what looked like oversized cotton buds. It hurt a little as you can imagine where everything is still very tender any movement there is uncomfortable. It has felt like built pressure in my nose but the nurse said many people feel this because the cast restricts the nose. I had a subtle pins and needles feeling on my nose where the blood flow is coming back to normal and 5 hours later I still have it a little. I felt dizzy after which is perfectly normal too and then the big reveal... My new nose. I can't really get used to it, staring at myself in the mirror I don't recognise the person looking back at me, it's all a bit surreal. I wouldn't say it's anything to worry about though it's just a little weird, 15 years with the same nose and now a major part of my face is different. I'm really happy with my profile though, can't believe how different it looks yet still so natural. There is still swelling to go down on my face and nose and I was told my nose will show new definition as the weeks go on. The nurse also said how the arnica tablets had worked really well as I hardly have any bruising. There's still a patch on my nose but that has been covered and restricted by the cast all week so blood flow will start shifting that. Also, some yellowing round the eyes but it's just the last bit of bruising leaving. My nose doesn't feel like my own yet, almost like a foreign object on my face and my top lip hasn't got back to normal yet... Feel like I've had Botox round that general area. My throat and ears are still sore so I will need to get antibiotics from my GP. If you are reading this before getting a rhinoplasty please don't let it put you off, when speaking to the nurse today she said I got everything that is usually rare. I'm more of a worst case scenario kind of patient but as I had such a good surgeon I was in safe hands. I wouldn't change my decision, you only have one body, you might as well be comfortable in your own skin.

My nose has still been bleeding a little all day but nothing like last nights drama. I am starting to feel a little like myself now I think this is down to the bath I finally managed to have! I was able to wash my hair but as I couldn't submerge my head fully I have some conditioner left in at the front (not a great look but conditioner is better than dirt and dry blood). Still unable to eat as the ulcers are still on my uvula and tonsils but the ones around the opening of my throat have gone so it's a small victory. Cast comes off tomorrow at 16:00... Will be nice to get half of my fringe out of the taping on my forehead. Although I have had so many problems this week it has gone so fast. The bruising has gone down so much thanks to the arnica pills, it's now just the left over yellowing. My jawline is still swollen and the bottom of my cheeks but this becomes less and less very day!
My advice for anyone getting a rhinoplasty is just do it, research until you can't stand it anymore, research your choice of surgeons after a consultation with them, follow your own instinct... Gut feeling does count for a lot. I wasn't able to look in a mirror before without feeling sick to my stomach at the site of my face and if it means I suffer a little for a month to not having that feeling again, then I think it's worth it. Always expect the worst and hope for the best!