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Before and post op, Near 4 weeks
Two pics, before and after. Contact me if you need any help thinking of a Beirut Surgeon. Yes my nose, is still extremely swollen, will get smaller and the beauty is I can breath and also sinus related headaches and pains.
Flying home
Yes, my nose swelled bigtime on-flight! So understand this, I did read on this, so was prepared!
Post Surgery advice
From a man, who believed he could take pain
1- its highly advisable to do the research of your doctor, regardless of location and certificates - I was primarily booked with another Doctor in Lebanon, who is on Realself...he has a glossy website, lots of amazing before and after photos...however...i luckily spoke to two clients of his...both similar nose to mine..both disappointed. Maybe they wanted an Angelina Jolie special nose...however it was a greater sale than a realistic outcome. However, when I spoke to Doctor Khoury, he advised me the type of nose, thickness of skin, limited the possible outcome. He made me feel comfortable and primarily directed my attention to breathing, and secondly then cosmetic look. Nonetheless, after the cast removal I was overwhelmed, straighter, slicker and masculine - artistic skill.
2 - Mental Preparation; for many its a long life dream to have a perfect face, nose, or look much better. Reality is, rhinoplasty does have a good chance of complications in results, with revision very common. You should understand this before the first op, there could be a definite need for a second, or adjustments. So, unless your prepared to fork out another 5k-10k, think twice about the first surgery long. No doctor can guarantee the perfect nose, or possible long term issues involved. Ive read hundreds of accounts of post excess swelling, and this did put me off earlier on. You have to take a calculated plunge, between optimism and pessimism, like all the doctors say on here - consultation, consultation, consultation ..don't go to the first cheap clinic and close your eyes. Remember, in 2 hrs, the same clinic banks 5-10k dollars - so they will perform and sell you the nose you want, with some twisted truth if need be. Its a business at the end of the day, not a charity.
3 - Preparation, I can stress post operation Preparation!
1- get the neck pillow - it really is needed
2 - Gatorade...omg, how well it worked
3 - Light foods, i ate rice and cubed chicken - and salad! But first few days the top lip, and even now is concrete stiff!
4 - Lip Balm, Arnica Gel..and the most essential..ICE Packs!
5- Lots of books, movies/ytube vids, to pass time. Its really hard to sleep and breath in the first 7 days..trust me...very difficult!
6- Company, someone to talk to, helps.
7- Bruising, the second day is the worst, honestly...scary..so be prepared for feeling real ugly.
8- Dripping nose full of blood, gunk, liquid..still drips now...so beware!
9- Nasal packing, the dreaded blocked nose...and the horrible painful remove..that will make tears come out...get ready to grab the nurse or the grip the bench for dear life!
10- People staring, luckily in Lebz, rhinoplasty is common as buying furniture..but you will feel like a weirdo..its natural for funny stares and glances...In Lebz everyone kept saying "Salam tak' -peace to you...so made me feel great!
11- Antibiotics - help, but I got a skin rash as a side effect..that was day 8!
12- Nose wash...best to use a baby nasal wash.
13 - tissues...have a huge supply...!
14 - Most important now...is the wipes for adhesive tape removal..or gel...otherwise the glue builds-up and its like slimey white residue on your nose!
15- Your nose will feel like rubber, so ensure that your not in anyway, close to kids or sleep next to them...you will get a blow and it will be so painful..I didnt experience this...but tapped my nose with my baseball cap...and felt like crying!
Thats all for now!
1- its highly advisable to do the research of your doctor, regardless of location and certificates - I was primarily booked with another Doctor in Lebanon, who is on Realself...he has a glossy website, lots of amazing before and after photos...however...i luckily spoke to two clients of his...both similar nose to mine..both disappointed. Maybe they wanted an Angelina Jolie special nose...however it was a greater sale than a realistic outcome. However, when I spoke to Doctor Khoury, he advised me the type of nose, thickness of skin, limited the possible outcome. He made me feel comfortable and primarily directed my attention to breathing, and secondly then cosmetic look. Nonetheless, after the cast removal I was overwhelmed, straighter, slicker and masculine - artistic skill.
2 - Mental Preparation; for many its a long life dream to have a perfect face, nose, or look much better. Reality is, rhinoplasty does have a good chance of complications in results, with revision very common. You should understand this before the first op, there could be a definite need for a second, or adjustments. So, unless your prepared to fork out another 5k-10k, think twice about the first surgery long. No doctor can guarantee the perfect nose, or possible long term issues involved. Ive read hundreds of accounts of post excess swelling, and this did put me off earlier on. You have to take a calculated plunge, between optimism and pessimism, like all the doctors say on here - consultation, consultation, consultation ..don't go to the first cheap clinic and close your eyes. Remember, in 2 hrs, the same clinic banks 5-10k dollars - so they will perform and sell you the nose you want, with some twisted truth if need be. Its a business at the end of the day, not a charity.
3 - Preparation, I can stress post operation Preparation!
1- get the neck pillow - it really is needed
2 - Gatorade...omg, how well it worked
3 - Light foods, i ate rice and cubed chicken - and salad! But first few days the top lip, and even now is concrete stiff!
4 - Lip Balm, Arnica Gel..and the most essential..ICE Packs!
5- Lots of books, movies/ytube vids, to pass time. Its really hard to sleep and breath in the first 7 days..trust me...very difficult!
6- Company, someone to talk to, helps.
7- Bruising, the second day is the worst, honestly...scary..so be prepared for feeling real ugly.
8- Dripping nose full of blood, gunk, liquid..still drips now...so beware!
9- Nasal packing, the dreaded blocked nose...and the horrible painful remove..that will make tears come out...get ready to grab the nurse or the grip the bench for dear life!
10- People staring, luckily in Lebz, rhinoplasty is common as buying furniture..but you will feel like a weirdo..its natural for funny stares and glances...In Lebz everyone kept saying "Salam tak' -peace to you...so made me feel great!
11- Antibiotics - help, but I got a skin rash as a side effect..that was day 8!
12- Nose wash...best to use a baby nasal wash.
13 - tissues...have a huge supply...!
14 - Most important now...is the wipes for adhesive tape removal..or gel...otherwise the glue builds-up and its like slimey white residue on your nose!
15- Your nose will feel like rubber, so ensure that your not in anyway, close to kids or sleep next to them...you will get a blow and it will be so painful..I didnt experience this...but tapped my nose with my baseball cap...and felt like crying!
Thats all for now!
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