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25-year-old Rhinoplasty. Knoxville, TN
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I'm a week post-op, and I fear I may walk into a...
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I'm a week post-op, and I fear I may walk into a wall and damage my pretty new nose because I can't stop looking at my reflection.
I've always hated my nose. I have a significant dorsal hump and was able to feel pretty from a front view, but never from my profile. I wish I had more before pictures, but I never really kept any photos of myself that were not flattering, aka from the side.
Already I can tell this will change my confidence level for the rest of my life. My profile has drastically improved and I couldn't be happier.
Here are my tips:
1: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I had one thing I didn't like about my nose and had realistic expectations. The bad experiences I've seen from reviews seem to be those who had a near perfect nose to begin with. No one is perfect. Everyone is a littl asymmetrical. Don't risk making your nose look worse over a very minor deformity.
2: Pick the right surgeon for you. It was crazy how different I felt at different consults. I cried at one of them. Which may sound crazy, but I felt very uncomfortable there and started questioning things of which I once felt sure of. You have to see a dentist to get your teeth cleaned. You don't need to have plastic surgery. It's very important that you like your plastic surgeon. (Don't get me wrong, I have mad respect for plastic surgeon; you know what I mean).
3: Expect some discomfort. Ok, that's not really a tip. But it does make you appreciate the little things in life --like laying flat on your back and being able to breathe through your nose. Eating becomes a workout. Food doesn't taste as good when you can't smell it cause your nose is packed. But the good news is there's very little pain. Only 3 doses of pain meds the whole time. :)
I've always hated my nose. I have a significant dorsal hump and was able to feel pretty from a front view, but never from my profile. I wish I had more before pictures, but I never really kept any photos of myself that were not flattering, aka from the side.
Already I can tell this will change my confidence level for the rest of my life. My profile has drastically improved and I couldn't be happier.
Here are my tips:
1: If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I had one thing I didn't like about my nose and had realistic expectations. The bad experiences I've seen from reviews seem to be those who had a near perfect nose to begin with. No one is perfect. Everyone is a littl asymmetrical. Don't risk making your nose look worse over a very minor deformity.
2: Pick the right surgeon for you. It was crazy how different I felt at different consults. I cried at one of them. Which may sound crazy, but I felt very uncomfortable there and started questioning things of which I once felt sure of. You have to see a dentist to get your teeth cleaned. You don't need to have plastic surgery. It's very important that you like your plastic surgeon. (Don't get me wrong, I have mad respect for plastic surgeon; you know what I mean).
3: Expect some discomfort. Ok, that's not really a tip. But it does make you appreciate the little things in life --like laying flat on your back and being able to breathe through your nose. Eating becomes a workout. Food doesn't taste as good when you can't smell it cause your nose is packed. But the good news is there's very little pain. Only 3 doses of pain meds the whole time. :)
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Replies (9)
October 1, 2015
Good luck with the recovery:) Keep us posted. I am sure your nose is going to turn out great.
October 25, 2015
Your surgeon did an awesome job. My nose was the same as yours before my first rhinoplasty and the surgeon just shaved down the bump without reducing the projection. I am so happy for you that you picked a perfect surgeon with results most people could only dream of. Can you post before and after of the front?
October 25, 2015
Thank you! I had honestly expected just shaving down the hump- which would have still made me happy. But he exceeded my expectations. I didn't think it was possible for my nose to look smaller. Just posted some from the front :)
October 25, 2015
Your results are lovely!
Do you think I could benefit from rhinoplasty? I think my nose is beautiful from certain angles, but I also really dislike it from other certain angles. Can you comment on what you think of mine?? lol
Do you think I could benefit from rhinoplasty? I think my nose is beautiful from certain angles, but I also really dislike it from other certain angles. Can you comment on what you think of mine?? lol
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October 2, 2015
You have no bruising, unless you have it covered. That was a fast recovery.
October 2, 2015
My doctor said I had minimal bruising and swelling. I have some dark spots under my eyes but using makeup to cover
UPDATED FROM aliebrie
14 days post
2 week post op
Had my two week post op today! Went ahead and took some before and afters there. Still can't stop looking at it. My doctor told me I had very little swelling and bruising, although my dad did just tap me I'm the face on accident. Wasn't a hard hit, but I cried-- partly out of fear and partly from initial shock of pain from sensitivity. I think all is well though. The first bump is brutal.
Thank you so much for sharing! Do you have any photos without the tape? I can already see a darling shape under there, though. :) Congrats!