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I have hated my nose since I was 11 years old - Two Months Post-Op - Indianapolis, IN

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I have hated my nose since I was 11 years old. I...

saraseaApril 3, 2013
WORTH IT$7,000

I have hated my nose since I was 11 years old. I have a big hump and my side profile looks awful. First I had to have jaw surgery so I opted to wait until that was done so that my nose could be sculpted to match my new jaw/chin. That surgery was just over 5 months ago; my doctor advised me to wait 6 months to have the nose surgery. I'm really excited to have it and to have my face "finished". I am so pleased with my jaw surgery and hope to be just as happy with my new nose, but I'm a little bit anxious as the jaw surgery was very difficult to go through. I know the recovery will be much easier than jaw surgery, but my surgeon was careful to warn me that it is still a process and while he agreed it will be easier than the jaw surgery, he didn't want to minimize it. So the surgery is booked for May 17 and I really couldn't be more excited! Will post some pictures here soon.

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Richard Zeph, MD

Richard Zeph, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Lindseym2
April 4, 2013
Who is your plastic surgeon? And is he in the Indianapolis area?
sarasea
April 12, 2013
Hi, I'm sorry, I just saw this! My surgeon is Dr. Zeph, and yes, he is in Carmel.
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Angie_M
April 4, 2013

Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf. It sounds like you have realistic expectations as to how the rhinoplasty will be compared to jaw surgery. The first three days are usually hardest, but you'll make it through.

Here's a list of supplies you might need for recovery.

Please keep us posted!

sarasea
April 12, 2013
Thank you. Jaw surgery had about 10 really tough days before it got even slightly better so I'm optimistic about recovery from rhinoplasty. At least I'll be able to eat! :)
UPDATED FROM sarasea
1 month pre

Added some photos - there are from my wedding...

saraseaApril 11, 2013
Added some photos - there are from my wedding almost five years ago before I had jaw surgery or had taken accutane. I don't take many pics of myself or allow many to be taken, so this is the best I have on hand. Wish I could redo my wedding photos after I have my nose done, I hate looking at them. Very much looking forward to my surgery, especially as I have just had my braces removed and am feeling so much more confident now that I have a chin, cheekbones, and a nice smile with straight teeth that meet with a perfect bite. Currently bleaching them with trays from the dentist. All I need to finish my look is my new nose!

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Lilly123456
April 12, 2013
Why did you get jaw surgery?? I have tmj and went to jaw surgeon and he said the price I would have to pay for jaw surgery wasn't worth the small improvement I would see. I'm just afraid how it might affect me getting a rhinoplasty. I hope to not need jaw surgery but I hope I can still get rhinoplasty
sarasea
April 12, 2013
I had a huge open bite where my front teeth didn't meet at all - only two back teeth touched. It was a functional issue and could only be corrected with surgery, so it was considered medically necessary and my insurance covered it. I benefited greatly cosmetically from it as well, but that was just a bonus. Maybe try a different jaw surgeon for a second opinion? If you feel you really need it and you have insurance, it is worth it 100%. Most surgeons require you to have braces first and throughout the process, although I did meet with one surgeon who was willing to do it without. However, the results wouldn't have been quite as perfect so I opted to wear the braces.
UPDATED FROM sarasea
4 days pre

Hard to believe my surgery is only a few days away...

saraseaMay 13, 2013
Hard to believe my surgery is only a few days away - Friday is the big day! I took down the pictures I had uploaded as they weren't very good. I took some new ones and will post soon. I think I'm all ready to go. I have all of my supplies and a very busy week ahead of me. The next few days are going to fly by. My next update will be post surgery!

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RH4634
May 14, 2013
I have a horrible bump & side profile as well!! My surgery is May 16th..We're almost there!! Hope everything goes easily for you :)
sarasea
May 15, 2013
Thank you! I see you are in Chicago, that's only a couple of hours from me. Great city. :) Good luck with your op - I am going to read your story now!
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