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rhinoplasty experience: from crying daily to loving my new nose

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I got rhinoplasty done 12 days ago. The reason for...

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tamarrachel
WORTH IT$4,000
I got rhinoplasty done 12 days ago. The reason for wanting to get it is because I had a big bump on my nose on the side profile. My front view was great I didn't mind it at all...
The day I got the cast removed I nearly fainted from how I looked and I had to lay down. My nose was HUGE and my nostrils were facing upwards and they looked bigger.
My surgeon said he would remove the bone... fix the tip a little (so it wouldn't drop from removing the bone) and make my nostrils a tad smaller (which is crazy because they look way bigger)
Everyone is telling me it's swollen and it'll go down and I will see wonderful results in one year. But when I look in the mirror I don't see my self. I look like avatar. I feel like the bone suited me more!!
I do love my side profile but the front is awful..

tamarrachel's provider

Dr. Gaby Alashevli

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April 23, 2017
You look beautif
April 23, 2017
You look beautiful! Honestly it will just be the swelling, you're only 11 days post op so there will be lots of swelling. I was the opposite of you, loved my nose with the swelling but then hared
April 23, 2017
Hated it after the swelling came down. So now looking for revision. Sorry my phone messing up wouldn't let me post comment properly!
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April 23, 2017
That's ok! Thanks .... but I don't see it at all. I am just really hoping once swelling goes down it'll look better and hoping the nostrils will drop !
April 23, 2017
Yeah it 100% will once swelling has gone. Because mine looked fine with the swelling it then looked droopy once the swelling went. Wish I had your nose!
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April 23, 2017
Apparently it's common for areas to swell and give the nose an ''upturned" appearance right after surgery. Wait for it to settle down before judging the appearance :)
April 23, 2017
I am in the almost same exact position as you. I just wanted my profile to be fixed. Had a couple of bumps. Did not mind my nose from the front at all. But now I look so different and hate my front. He over rotated my tip and now you can nostrils when you look at me front on. So disappointed. I'm 5 weeks post op. Still swollen but there is no way it will drop enough so that my nostrils won't show. I'm sorry you are going through this. You honestly do look beautiful but you need to be happy with what you see in the mirror. I hope the swelling goes down for you you end up loving your result. Just know, there are others in your same position. Hugs to you.
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April 24, 2017
Thanks so much! I feel like 5 weeks is still early... but then again I am only 2 weeks and I'm feeling discouraged. Hopefully we will both be happy with our results and that our nostrils will go down. Do you mind sending me a picture of your nose?
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May 10, 2017
Thank you so much that means a lot. I sort of jumped into the surgery as well and after I did it I found out that he does horrible nose jobs... which freaks me out. I hope my nose will look good in one year when true results show through. I'm sorry you're going through that with ur nose ..... how long ago did you do it ?
April 24, 2017
It looks really good
April 24, 2017
Hi,
I am speaking from personal experience when i say there is nothing to be worried about. It should look big and swollen at this stage. I had a rhinoplasty and loved my nose how it looked on say day 10 then by 3 months post op i disliked it because it became too small after the swelling went down. Honestly it should look big and swollen at your stage in the recovery, if it didnt then it wont look right once all the swelling has gone down. Even though everyone wants a 'small' nose trust me if its too small like in my case, it doesnt suit your face because it wouldnt be in proportion to the rest of your facial features. Please dont be worried and let it heal! :) also remember it will be swollen for a year. Im sure in a years time you will be super happy.
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12 days post

How to clean outside of nose

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tamarrachel
Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone knows how I can clean the outside of my nose. It's still quite sensitive. So I have only been washing it very gently with a wet cloth and some soap but I have many black heads and red dots. Is there something specific I should be cleaning it with?

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April 24, 2017
I use a cleanser twice a day combined with fresh Aleo Vera. Do not put any pressure on your nose when you clean it and remember not to take hot showers. It increases the swelling.
July 28, 2017
Hi there! I had the exact same problem! My nose was so oily, but its now a month after and I have been using toner and my skin looks back to normal! Hope this helps :)
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12 days post

Day 13 update

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