Fantastic Rhinoplasty - Las Vegas
Just had rhinoplasty done today at 1:30pm! I was...
Just had rhinoplasty done today at 1:30pm! I was so nervous, but took a Valium and made it through haha. I was determined to get it done and I'm so glad it's over.
I've always wanted to get rhinoplasty since about November of last year; after having juvederm placed under my eye that was my next project to accomplish! As a senior college undergraduate, it's so hard to find time; from exams to work to studying to attendance.
What I focused was removing the bump and making it completely straight, refining the tip and making it straight (not droopy), making it narrower and overall decreasing the size of the nose.
I still have the cast on and dressings/little mustache, but will have most of it (minus the cast) off in the morning.
I am so far loving it! I took a pain killer today and an anti-nausea pill. After a nap, I ate a ton and I feel good now! Going to take ambien and sleep soon.
Attached are photos of my 'before' and with the dressing/cast post-op. Please excuse the informality of my photos--I haven't taken many in what I consider a 'bad light' but I tried to show how big it was/the problem areas.
I'll update tomorrow with more information :)
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Post-Op Day after surgery: Everything is healing...
My only frustrations came from the staff--while they were very helpful and courteous, they seemed so busy that I had to wait quite a bit. My follow-up appointment was today (the day after surgery) and I had to wait 30 minutes until I was seen. I would hope to have been prioritized on my first post-op day than others, but overall it wasn't too bad. And my initial consultation took forever to see the doctor--they seem really busy. Which is a good thing because you want your plastic surgeon to have experience with a wide variety of patients, but at the same time you want personal attention. All in all, whenever I met someone it was always a pleasure--it was just the time to see someone took a bit longer than I'd like.
Dr. Lane Smith is a great person to talk to; he makes you feel calm & at ease whenever you speak to him. About ten minutes before going into the surgery room he came out and finalized everything I wanted done on my nose--which from looking at it, it appears to have been done! A narrower bridge, a more refined tip, no hump, and overall a big decrease in the size. I couldn't be happier! Taking of the cast will be the final confirmation :)
A little nausea and pain, so I took an anti-nauesa pill and pain killer. I'll update in a few days or so.
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It is 4/7/13, two days after my surgery and I'm...
I've also had a chemical peel done to my cheeks, forehead, and chin (nowhere near my nose) so today's photo may show my skin as blotchy/peel-y.
I do have swelling near my inner eyes that I had not seen before, but I hear that's normal. I'm placing frozen peas there regularly and keeping hydrated! Took half a pain killer today.
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I can definitely see the difference already. You must be psyched! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm sure you're helping others who are about to go through a rhinoplasty as well. You look great!
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