Closed Rhinoplasty/I've Been Waiting Years for This!! :) - Huntersville, NC

So sorry this has taken a minute to do. I have either been busy at work, or sick with this darn gastrointestinal virus that is going around. I look super pale in the video and for the pics I had to really try hard to smile because my tummy is upset, but I didn't want to wait another week to post a video or picture to show my one month post op results. I still love my nose. I have swelling at times, but I notice that it is mostly when I don't tape my nose at night, or have some alcohol or too much salt. For as much chicken broth as I've been taking in these last few days, I'm surprised my nose is not more swollen. But like I said before, I was prepared for days when it would look swollen or lumpy/bumpy because that is the nature of the beast. I am still very happy with the doctor that I chose, and even more thrilled with the results. Here's to the coming months and my new nose taking shape. :)

So it's official! My nose is 2 weeks old today!! Bruising is gone. There is still some swelling on the bridge. I have a tiny bump on the bridge, but from what I was reading, that should go down and is due to the swelling and the bones healing. I have two bumps on each side of my bridge, which I googled and YouTubed.. Which I probably should not have lol. I had a closed rhinoplasty with an osteotomy. Umm yeah, don't google that or watch videos before your surgery or after!! Hah. Trust me on that. But you will have to remember to be super extra to your nose after everything. :)

So far, things are great though! My co-workers saw me since yesterday was my first day back to work. They loved my nose and were so impressed with how natural and cute it looks!! Kudos to my surgeon!!

Whew.. that was the worst couple of days ever! But I am feeling much better and I'm back to my old self again!! :) Thanks again for all of the well wishes.

I finally did a video on the product review as promised. Below is a list of the products I reviewed and made sure to pick up prior to surgery:
- Filled medications prior to surgery.
-VitaMedica Bromelain with Quercetin (supplied from my PS. Started 3 days prior to surgery. 2 pills on an empty stomach 3 times per day)
-VitaMedica Arnica Montana 30X HPUS (supplied from my PS. Started day 1 post op. 3 pills sublingual application on an empty stomach 3 times per day)
-Arnicare Gel (amazon purchase. Applied topically to areas of bruising and swelling. Be very careful around eye area though!)
-Medicine Mama's Apothecary Sweet Bee Magic All in One Healing Skin Cream, 2 Ounce (Amazon purchase. Applied at night to my face to moisturize as well as heal any bruising/swelling. I am still using this as well in my nose to keep the inside of my nose moist. I LOVE this stuff!)
-Ultrasonic Aroma Diffuser/Humidifier/Aromatherapy Air Purifier Mist with 7 Auto Color Changing and Mist Adjustment Mode (White) - LOVE this thing!! Purchased on Amazon
-TheraBreath Mouth Wetting Lozenges - purchased on Amazon. Besides doing a helluva job when my throat was dry due to breathing through my mouth, these came in handy when I was vomiting as well to settle my tummy. I'm keeping these for later for sure!
-Biotene Moisturizing Mouth Spray - purchased on Amazon - LOVE this stuff!
-Organic Baby food - purchased at Whole Foods. I liked the Happy Tot Pouches. Lowest in sodium/highest in protein.
-Nasal Saline Spray -purchased at Target.. generic brand.
-I forgot to mention it in the video, but I purchased Micropore hypoallergenic surgical tape. My doctor wasn't big on me needing to tape after cast removal, but at night and when I wear my glasses, I like to tape to keep things safe.
-Ice Packs. I saw another post where the girl used wet sponges and froze them! Genius! Wish I would have thought of that! Shout out to you @jacq264 for that brilliant idea!
-Q-Tips
-Straws
-Water - I drank about a gallon of water a day
-Low sodium diet for a while .. I boiled chicken, ate low sodium tuna fish, fruit and veggies galore, but trying to stay clear of high sodium foods.. except for Tuesday when I balled out and just had tacos and chips and salsa haha. Gotta have a cheat day, right!?
-Love from family and friends helped me stay positive
-Good movies on Netflix, TV, and Redbox kept me entertained
-Magazines and books when I could sit up and read
-Don't overdo it! Take it easy, get lots of rest and enjoy the time off. Stay positive and know that the end results are worth the temporary inconveniences. :)

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!