Consultation with Lucian Ion Today - London, GB

I thought I'd do a little update as it's been a while. I'm used to my nose now but can still see the swelling around the tip, I think my thick oily skin has impeded the definition and that it will be a long time for the final shape to be evident, but I'm hopeful.

Im quite happy with side profiles but front profile Im still not sure about as I feel it looks asymmetrical, uneven and I feel points in a slightly off direction. I'm hoping it's just the swelling. My internal stitches are driving me mad as it makes cleaning sore. I also have 2 small spikes threads producing out of the incision point in my columella. I think that the swelling has definitely gone down a little since my steroid injections.

Well my nose is less wide but still wider than I'm comfortable with. It is still swollen inside and out but I guess I'm the only one who really knows this. My rib, which I thought had developed a keloid scar has miraculously settled in to a neat scar that will be barely noticeable and my ear, which has caused no problems at all, continues to do just that.

Lucian was running nearly an hour late for my appointment but was his usual smiling, charming and gentlemanly self upon seeing him. He told me that my nose had been difficult, especially the tip and nostrils and I told him I still didn't like my front on view as it was too wide and undefined. He said that swelling is worse on revision noses as it is often thicken and offered me steroid injections, which I duly accepted.

The needle was small and the 4 injections on the bridge/tip were slightly uncomfortable rather than painful. The skin was tight and sensitive and it made my eyes water. I have been prescribed a fourth lot of antibiotics (I've forgotten why, but think he mentioned my post op chest infection - not to do with surgery - and my rib graft). I've got another appointment in 3 months time and was told to contact him if I had any concerns. I just need to be patient!