Rhinoplasty to Fix my Broken Nose ! London, GB

Hello,

I don't usually keep a blog or journal, but figured this website has really helped me with my decision to find the courage to fix my broken nose.

I have never liked my profile, as a child I was accidently kicked in the face in a swimming pool & think this is when the damage begun, as I grew older I developed a more prominent bump on my bridge, but it wasn't that bad so I lived with it & a chose my photo angles carefully.
It was around 7 years ago, I was drunk and removed my contact lenses to go to bed, and accident my ran head on into a closed thick glass door, my nose literally exploded, there was blood everywhere and I was pretty shocked. However, as we were on holiday and pretty embarrassed about the incident, I played it down and just put the pain down to swelling and impact, rather than any serious damage. I could feel a crack for some time, but still ignored it and just continued to let it heal on its own, which is where I developed a pretty obvious hump and dropping tip, I also think my septum looks deviated, probably all damage from the impact.

For years after I researched rhinoplasty, in various different countries, but never thought I would actually find the courage to book a consultation and the other things in my life took priority, until this year I began to look into non-surgical nose jobs.
After, finding a clinic, I booked an appointment, came home discussed it with my partner, who actually talked me out of it and told me to
Go and see a proper reconstructive surgeon who would be able to examine my nose and tell my what could potentially be done to correct it properly, rather than temporarily, which is what non surgical fillers would do. I suppose in the long term, fillers would end up causing more than corrective surgery.

I booked my first consultation with a surgeon through my Axa ppp health insurance, he was great and honest and advised how he'd fix my nose without any dramatic change... As all along i insisted I didn't want to change too much just straighten it and file down the hump, it was his suggestion to put some support in the tip where it was now beginning to droop.

I then went away and googled this surgeon but couldn't really find any patients reviews on rhinoplasty, so kept on researching and came across real self.

I went on to search this site for top surgeons in London and came across Dr Ivo Gwanmesia..

After reading all of the patients extremely positive reviews, and browsing his website, again extremely impressive, lots of before and after pictures, blogs, publications, rewards and his experience in craniofacial surgery, I decided to book my consultation.

Dr Gwanmesia called me straight away personally, we had a really nice chat, he put me at ease and invited me to his Harley Street office early December to discuss in more detail.
He was confident but calm and reassuring, we discussed my nose at length, my likes, dislikes, injury history and expectations of the operation outcome and he offered his opinion and insisted his intention is to only provide a natural looking result...
This instilled more confidence and I left feeling positive, excited, yet a little nervous ! Although, I still hadn't committed to booking.

Later that evening, I received a pleasant follow up email, with his rhinoplasty before and after care document to read up on, we discussed to potential dates and then I left it as I'd be in touch ...
After lots of thought, discussions with close friends and ofcourse my partner, finally on Dec 29th, I emailed Dr Gwanmesia and requested an operation date on 29th January, he got back to my a day later to advise he was booking the hospital for this date and they would be in touch nearer the time for a pre assessment ... So, I've done it, I took that big leap and booked my operation !

I am naturally apprehensive, but am remaining positive and thinking I could have a lovely straight, smooth nose by the end of the month !

New Year, New Nose 2016 :)

It's the week of my scheduled surgery, I have my pre assessment on Wednesday 27th and my admission time is 8.30am in Friday 29th.

I'm a mixture of excitement and nerves ! But keep reminding myself Dr Gwanmesia has an excellent training and working history and his previous results look great.

I'm sorting out the bits I will need, arnica tablets & gel, bromelian tablets for swelling, neck rest, ice packs, cotton buds, smoothie ingredients for my nutri bullet & child care for my little munchkin !

Can't believe this time next week I will have a new nose !!! ?????? Crossed mine is a success.

I will keep a regular updates with pictures for those who would like to see my progress and experience ...

I checked in to the Highgate Private hospital, which is actually more like a hotel than a hospital ! Lovely private modern room, with ensuite & large TV
Staff & nurses all lovely so far ..

Must say I'm starving now & missing my morning caffeine fix, haven't been allowed to eat or drink ANYTHING since 11pm yesterday !

Feeling ok about the surgery, I've not allowed my mind to wander today, just remaining positive & reminding myself I'm in Dr Ivo's very capable hands

I'm just waiting for my consultant & anaesatist to come by & then I'm sure the real nerves will set in !

I will up date post surgery with pictures