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33 Year Old Male, 7th Rhinoplasty Procedure Using Rib Graft
UPDATED FROM SpeedStar
11 Months
$12,872
Sent previous message prematurely!
I last saw Lucian in September and during the consultation we discussed my concerns about my profile still looking a little over projected and he agreed with me on this. He suggested that I see him in 8 months time when the nose has had time to fully settle. He also presented me with 3 options to consider. Option one is to build up the central part of my bridge fractionally so that it is straighter and less curved so that less emphasis is placed on the tip. Option 2 would be to also reduce the tip slightly and option 3 would be to build up the bridge with filers which would be a non surgical option but temporary.
I realise that having had multiple surgeries on my nose (to put it lightly!) some people would think I’m crazy to consider further intervention, but if anything were to be done it will be very minimal and I explained to Lucian that I would not want to go ahead with further surgery if there are silly risks involved. We’ll see what happens when I see him in March.
Attached are a couple of very recent photos.
Hope you’re all well x
I last saw Lucian in September and during the consultation we discussed my concerns about my profile still looking a little over projected and he agreed with me on this. He suggested that I see him in 8 months time when the nose has had time to fully settle. He also presented me with 3 options to consider. Option one is to build up the central part of my bridge fractionally so that it is straighter and less curved so that less emphasis is placed on the tip. Option 2 would be to also reduce the tip slightly and option 3 would be to build up the bridge with filers which would be a non surgical option but temporary.
I realise that having had multiple surgeries on my nose (to put it lightly!) some people would think I’m crazy to consider further intervention, but if anything were to be done it will be very minimal and I explained to Lucian that I would not want to go ahead with further surgery if there are silly risks involved. We’ll see what happens when I see him in March.
Attached are a couple of very recent photos.
Hope you’re all well x
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Replies (5)
October 14, 2017
What a nice result. Was your nose uneven before? Did Dr. Ion have to shift the bones at all? It looks so straight and fits your face perfectly. Personally I would not touch it again but its your decision.
October 15, 2017
Hi Lynn,
It was very uneven before. The tip was asymmetrical and twisted and my septum was deviatibg also.
Thanks so much for your words of encouragement - means a lot x
It was very uneven before. The tip was asymmetrical and twisted and my septum was deviatibg also.
Thanks so much for your words of encouragement - means a lot x
January 16, 2018
Hi your nose is looking great. I wanted to ask if you know if this is true. I have heard that as of now jan 2018 Dr ion is no longer doing any revisions. Do you know if this is the case
October 15, 2017
I really think your outcome with Ion is stellar! Part of your outcome is Ion’s superb skills, but part of it is luck or fate. While I feel confident that a person can count on Ion luck is unpredictable. In your shoes I wouldn’t play around with the gamble of revision, because if things don’t work out exactly so this could be very costly. You’ve had many surgeries and are aware of the gamble so I won’t go over and over it. I urge you to spend some time strongly considering both sides of the coin in the decision for revision before doing anything. I don’t have a crystal ball and nipeither does anyone else, which includes surgeons, but further surgery scares me for you and I’d hate to hear a sad story. Whatever, you decide on I’m hoping for the best in the end for you.
October 15, 2017
Hello fzb
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
I totally understand where you’re coming from and won’t make any rash decisions.
I’m certainly happy with the results so I’m not thinking “I definitely want another revision”. I’ll have a frank and honest chat with Lucian when I see him in March and will update on how things go then.
Thanks again,
D x
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
I totally understand where you’re coming from and won’t make any rash decisions.
I’m certainly happy with the results so I’m not thinking “I definitely want another revision”. I’ll have a frank and honest chat with Lucian when I see him in March and will update on how things go then.
Thanks again,
D x
October 16, 2017
I’m happy you’ve had a great outcome with Ion and I am hoping things settle into a place where you’re happy with what you’ve got now and can walk away without ever thinking about noses again.
UPDATED FROM SpeedStar
11 Months Post Op
Hey,
I just wanted to give a quick update on how things are going. Apology if I’ve not yet responded to personal messages on here. I haven’t logged on in months.
How am I feeling? Still pleased about going through with surgery and feel that (given what Lucian has to work with) Lucian has made a significant improvement to the overall look of my nose.
Functionally, my breathing is better than it was pre-surgery and the right nostril (which had the collapsed valve) no longer sticks shut like it did before and is easier to breath through. I wouldn’t say that my breathing is 100% because it isn’t, but it has improved enough to the point where I’m no longer conscious of it and don’t feel as though I’m constantly breathing through my mouth.
I just wanted to give a quick update on how things are going. Apology if I’ve not yet responded to personal messages on here. I haven’t logged on in months.
How am I feeling? Still pleased about going through with surgery and feel that (given what Lucian has to work with) Lucian has made a significant improvement to the overall look of my nose.
Functionally, my breathing is better than it was pre-surgery and the right nostril (which had the collapsed valve) no longer sticks shut like it did before and is easier to breath through. I wouldn’t say that my breathing is 100% because it isn’t, but it has improved enough to the point where I’m no longer conscious of it and don’t feel as though I’m constantly breathing through my mouth.
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December 4, 2017
Hi, i have been considering a revision with Simon Withey, is he the surgeon you had your first surgery with?
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August 18, 2017
Hi mate, that pic says it all congratulations you look really happy, thanks for the update, all the best mate
August 18, 2017
Thanks buddy. I sincerely wish for the best for you too!! Don't lose hope eh. My nose understandably has visible damage caused by the multiple surgeries from before but Lucian has hugely surpassed that which I thought him capable of and for that I couldn't be happier.
Take care of yourself.
Take care of yourself.
August 18, 2017
Looks fantastic! Suits your whole face.
October 16, 2017
It’s true! X
Honestly looks really good.
My primary was three years ago yesterday and my life has never been the same since! Reading about successesful revisions is so encouraging. You have a great result, and if you sister says so then believe it!
Honestly looks really good.
My primary was three years ago yesterday and my life has never been the same since! Reading about successesful revisions is so encouraging. You have a great result, and if you sister says so then believe it!
August 19, 2017
wow, it looks perfect! i dont even remember what the before looked like anymore. so so happy for you!! Go out and enjoy life to its fullest! God Bless!
That’s very sweet of you to say - thank you! I’ll let you know how things go next Spring. x