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Houston Open Rhinoplasty **2 Months Post OP**
UPDATED FROM Atteliad87
2 months post
2 Months Post OP- Not sure if results are gonna be what I wanted
$9,000
Hey all! Thanks for reading about my experience. So 2 Months post op, trust me I know I still have some swelling, though I also have very thin skin, so I would not expect my nose to change drastically in the months ahead.
So far, I am happy my nose looks normal, like its not messed up bad or anything, which I am thankful for. The side profile is not bad, although it definitely was not what I asked for. My nostrils if you can remember when I first got out of surgery were pretty uneven. As swelling has gone down, they have evened out more, however they are still uneven and it is noticeable from the front on view.
Something else that has come up now that the swelling is gone down is a sharp point at the top of my tip. At first I thought it was a pimple under the skin, now i'm starting to realize it is cartilage or something. I need to make an appointment for my doctor to feel it and give me an idea of what it could be. Part of the reason my nostrils are uneven is because of the asymmetry of my columella. I will post a picture of this. Is it swelling or is it shaped uneven, only time will tell!
I don't want to sound like one of those people that is SUPER picky or negative, but realistically we all choose our surgeons based on their experience/results/pricing and with the idea that we are gonna get the nose we want! So taking into account the price I paid, I think I expect better results. It may be too early to judge my nose completely, and best scenario my nose changes into the profile I asked for and the uneven nostrils/columella improve, but writing my feelings/review at this point in time, I am not satisfied with the results I have so far. Also excuse the pictures they are not the best LOL
So far, I am happy my nose looks normal, like its not messed up bad or anything, which I am thankful for. The side profile is not bad, although it definitely was not what I asked for. My nostrils if you can remember when I first got out of surgery were pretty uneven. As swelling has gone down, they have evened out more, however they are still uneven and it is noticeable from the front on view.
Something else that has come up now that the swelling is gone down is a sharp point at the top of my tip. At first I thought it was a pimple under the skin, now i'm starting to realize it is cartilage or something. I need to make an appointment for my doctor to feel it and give me an idea of what it could be. Part of the reason my nostrils are uneven is because of the asymmetry of my columella. I will post a picture of this. Is it swelling or is it shaped uneven, only time will tell!
I don't want to sound like one of those people that is SUPER picky or negative, but realistically we all choose our surgeons based on their experience/results/pricing and with the idea that we are gonna get the nose we want! So taking into account the price I paid, I think I expect better results. It may be too early to judge my nose completely, and best scenario my nose changes into the profile I asked for and the uneven nostrils/columella improve, but writing my feelings/review at this point in time, I am not satisfied with the results I have so far. Also excuse the pictures they are not the best LOL
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UPDATED FROM Atteliad87
1 month post
the desired outcome VS the outcome
This is what I am hoping for after the swelling has subsided and there is more definition. The picture is a little sharp so I don't expect it to be like that, but just a bit more similar. Something I explained before my surgery was that I did not want a slope to my nose but I didn't want it to be like a straight diagonal line as I think it just makes the nose look larger and not very attractive! We will see! I will keep posting updates, probably the next one at 2 months PO. Thanks! :)
Replies (5)
S
J
February 21, 2015
Do you want the final to be the left or the right side? Both look good to me.
A
February 21, 2015
Hi the desired is left (although I don't expect it to be as defined) and the outcome is right :)
J
February 21, 2015
So close. You look beautiful now. I am sure you still have some swelling. Don't they say a year for it to go away?
A
February 21, 2015
Yes definitely still swelling! At this point doctors usually say about 70% of swelling is gone, and about 30% left to go down over the next several months!
R
February 21, 2015
You look gorgeous! I think you were beautiful before! I really like your nose, it looks so natural.
A
J
February 21, 2015
Thanks for sharing so many pics and stages. I had cast off 1 week ago and trying to be patient to see my hump gone. Your pics encourage me that it just takes time and don't panic. You look fantastic.
A
February 22, 2015
Hey! Yes! At one week post op I remember I was so nervous and scared! Don't worry!! And I am glad the pictures help you, that is the reason why I am doing this! Just to be able to show people the healing process/ what to expect! So glad I could help.:)
SL
February 21, 2015
It looks so so close to that now and you're only 1 month post op! I love your results already.
A
February 22, 2015
I totally have to remind myself its still very early so thank you for doing that haha
UPDATED FROM Atteliad87
1 month post
6 weeks po
My nose is still swollen! (obviously lol) In general I am happy my nose is not my old nose, but am I really satisfied with the results...? I will have to wait and see... as of right now, I am still far from what I wanted... Still smiling though!! :)
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J
February 19, 2015
Thanks for the follow up pictures. It's good to see how you are doing. You look great! Where do you think you are swollen because I cannot see it in your pictures. Did you have a problem with breathing before surgery and is that better?
F
February 20, 2015
Beautiful!! I LOVE your result so far
A
S
February 20, 2015
I love your new nose. I know you feel like your far from what you wanted but I just posted on my review about "Focus on the good". You'll feel better.
A
February 20, 2015
You are totally right! Usually I am pretty good! Just one of those days!! :-)
L
February 20, 2015
Your nose is amazing.. Stop it! :-) you're kidding us right?! I've got a botched nose and would do anything for results like yours. You are gorgeous!
A
February 20, 2015
Thank you! No I'm not complaining promise! Just hoping to get a little more definition. ( which I know will come ) I'm gonna post the side by side comparison later today of what what my "wanted outcome" so people can kinda see what I'm talking about!!
L
February 20, 2015
Ok, but u know I'm just being playful when I said stop it! ;-) u really look fantastic! Pretty much my favorite nose on this site thus far. I've seen other noses, looking good, but just the most natural for the face. I dislike a plain Jane cookie cutter nose. Takes away from people's appeal in most cases.
A
February 20, 2015
oh for sure! sorry things did not go well for your surgery. I know I am really lucky
A
February 20, 2015
Totally know you are messing :) yeah I didn't want something super obvious ! :)
SL
February 20, 2015
Oh your nose looks great! It just keeps getting prettier.
A
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