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Rhinoplasty After 15 Years of Insecurity - Latham, NY
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One of the few brave male souls to post on here....
WORTH IT$6,000
One of the few brave male souls to post on here. Surgery expected in less than 3 weeks. Have always been insecure at the length of my nose, I feel it overpowers my face, draws way too much attention, and is simply not in symmetry with the rest of my face. Found a really good doctor with great reviews on the first consult, hoping for the best but becoming very anxious as the date gets closer
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August 8, 2012
Normally, a Facial Plastic Surgeon, will say that next to their name. Also, his reviews are for body procedures. A FACIAL plastic surgeon, only works on the face which is what they specializes in.
August 8, 2012
True, he does work on the entire body...but I do see that it says 'Rhinoplasty specialist' next to his name...at any rate, I would say that I do feel quite comfortable with him. I know that his complication/revision rate for rhinoplasty is well below the national average (
August 8, 2012
I wrote a bunch more but I guess it got cut off.
He has very impressive before/after photos and he and his staff have been very helpful and informative to date. Now stop making me nervous!! :)
But really, thank you for commenting and for being concern. I do appreciate the compassion.
He has very impressive before/after photos and he and his staff have been very helpful and informative to date. Now stop making me nervous!! :)
But really, thank you for commenting and for being concern. I do appreciate the compassion.
August 8, 2012
Welcome to RealSelf and thank you for starting your story! We need more XY around here. :0) I also think your nose looks great! But if it bothers you, that's what's important. I hope you'll keep updating us as you progress throughout your journey.
August 8, 2012
Hey there! Wow! I really admire your courage to post here and share your story and photos with us.
I don't know much about what Faith is mentioning, but it sounds really legit. Do a double check on his credentials maybe? Also maybe you could find someone who has had a rhinoplasty from him and ask them about their experience... maybe someone here on realself... but you seem really confident with him so I wouldn't get too anxious about that! Just double checking these things never hurts, I think!.../
BTW I totally get your insecurity, feeling like the length is too much and "overpowering." ... I've been the same way since 6-7th grade when my nose started to change... but I admittedly have to agree with Faith. Your nose really suits you/is masculine/handsome... I really think it looks great! It's not even big... I have a similar type of nose with more of a bump/more over projected, but I'm female soooo... it really doesn't fit... anyway, you've made your decision and I know how this is a personal thing that you're doing for yourself. I think that's great. I'm sure you'll look good with a smaller nose too :)
I don't know much about what Faith is mentioning, but it sounds really legit. Do a double check on his credentials maybe? Also maybe you could find someone who has had a rhinoplasty from him and ask them about their experience... maybe someone here on realself... but you seem really confident with him so I wouldn't get too anxious about that! Just double checking these things never hurts, I think!.../
BTW I totally get your insecurity, feeling like the length is too much and "overpowering." ... I've been the same way since 6-7th grade when my nose started to change... but I admittedly have to agree with Faith. Your nose really suits you/is masculine/handsome... I really think it looks great! It's not even big... I have a similar type of nose with more of a bump/more over projected, but I'm female soooo... it really doesn't fit... anyway, you've made your decision and I know how this is a personal thing that you're doing for yourself. I think that's great. I'm sure you'll look good with a smaller nose too :)
August 8, 2012
I think your nose looks wonderful and if I were a male in your case, I wouldn't change it. It looks great especially since you don't have a weak chin or jaw. Good luck either way though and I second what Faith wrote. She's just trying to look out for ya.
UPDATED FROM bseargent
Day of surgery: I was quite anxious, but the...
Day of surgery: I was quite anxious, but the nursing staff did a great job keeping me calm. Saw the doc for a few minutes beforehand, and he reviewed what specifically we were going to do. Then off the OR I went, and in a snap I woke up a few hours later and it was all over.
Day 1 post-op: The nurse warned me that I might wake up with a sore throat due to the breathing tube they would need to use on me during the procedure, and she was right. My throat was very irritated and it was difficult to eat, drink, or swallow at all the first and second day post-op. Sticing with very soft foods and liquids on this day. Fortunately, this has been the most severe part. Very minimal pain around my nose/eyes, despite all the bruising. It more or less feels like having a bad head cold, very stuffy and heavy feeling, slight headache. it is also quite uncomfortable to have to sleep with my head elevated. I'm more of a fetal sleeper, so staying on my back with my head lifted is tough for me.
Day 2 post-op: Lots of dried blood in my nose (thankfully, the doc did not use any packing). I used some q-tips and peroxide to gently loosen up some of the blood and remove it as gently as I could. In retrospect, it's probably best I just not touch inside the nose at all. Don't want to poke anything out of whack.
The bruising around my eyes is a bit more severe. I can feel the tightness every time I blink and I think my vision is a bit blurred. Also, have a little bit better range of motion with my mouth so it's a bit easier to eat, and my throat irritation is starting to subside
Day 3 post-op: Still very stuffy but I can actually breathe through my nose now and then. Throat is almost fully back to normal. Eating most anything I'd like. Bruising under my eyes is lightening up a bit.
So far, I've only needed to use pain meds sparingly, mostly to help me fall asleep. Today is Monday, and my splint will be removed Thursday. I can tell already that my nose is smaller all around, but obviously it is too soon to tell what it actually looks like or will look like.
Day 1 post-op: The nurse warned me that I might wake up with a sore throat due to the breathing tube they would need to use on me during the procedure, and she was right. My throat was very irritated and it was difficult to eat, drink, or swallow at all the first and second day post-op. Sticing with very soft foods and liquids on this day. Fortunately, this has been the most severe part. Very minimal pain around my nose/eyes, despite all the bruising. It more or less feels like having a bad head cold, very stuffy and heavy feeling, slight headache. it is also quite uncomfortable to have to sleep with my head elevated. I'm more of a fetal sleeper, so staying on my back with my head lifted is tough for me.
Day 2 post-op: Lots of dried blood in my nose (thankfully, the doc did not use any packing). I used some q-tips and peroxide to gently loosen up some of the blood and remove it as gently as I could. In retrospect, it's probably best I just not touch inside the nose at all. Don't want to poke anything out of whack.
The bruising around my eyes is a bit more severe. I can feel the tightness every time I blink and I think my vision is a bit blurred. Also, have a little bit better range of motion with my mouth so it's a bit easier to eat, and my throat irritation is starting to subside
Day 3 post-op: Still very stuffy but I can actually breathe through my nose now and then. Throat is almost fully back to normal. Eating most anything I'd like. Bruising under my eyes is lightening up a bit.
So far, I've only needed to use pain meds sparingly, mostly to help me fall asleep. Today is Monday, and my splint will be removed Thursday. I can tell already that my nose is smaller all around, but obviously it is too soon to tell what it actually looks like or will look like.
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August 28, 2012
Dang it, I missed the photos! I read your review when it was first posted and didn't have any and now it doesn't, either.
UPDATED FROM bseargent
Day 6 post-op: Splint is off, nose looks very...
Day 6 post-op: Splint is off, nose looks very swollen but great. Achieved exactly what I was shooting for. Fits much better with my face. Really happy with the result, Nose is still very tender and sore to touch, and still a good amount of blood caked up in the nostrils, but it's really no problem.
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August 30, 2012
Hey! I saw your post when you had the pictures up, and do agree with everyone who said you looked good the way you were. At the same time, though, I could see what you might not have liked about your nose, and think that it was brave of you to move forward regardless of what others had to say. Sorry that you did not receive a lot of support before taking the plunge - but glad that you came back to update us after you did! Would love to see the before and after... You were handsome before, so I'm sure you must be radiating confidence now!
August 30, 2012
Thank you for the nice comment :) I will get pics back up soon, probably once I have a more refined result. Then I'll put everything back up.
Secondly, I don't think your nose looks bad at all and I think you look fine just as you are. A large nose is masculine. Look at a lot of good looking male movie stars and you will see a large nose on them. Richard Gere, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson, Tom Cruise, Liam Neeson...and the list goes on and on. Any way, just my opinion....good luck to you.
Where do you see that he is not a facial surgeon? He is board certified, received training at the Manhattan Eye Ear and Nose Hospital, has over done over 1000 facial procedures over 26 years.