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Splint removal 2 weeks post op
So I had my cast removed yesterday with no pain as it was already loose. Skin on nose was and still is very irritated after 2 weeks under the cast. Little to no bruising and swelling left.
At this initial stage I am fairly pleased with results, it's not perfect but that is an unrealistic expectation.
Profile is straight with very slight scoop as I requested, nostrils made smaller and bridge narrowed.
I do have a few concerns that hopefully will be resolved with swelling: nostrils are a bit uneven, and there is a very small curve still to my columella where I can feel the cartilage in a weird way. Nose goes slightly to the right but it always did that a bit and it is made more noticeable by the swelling I think.
Overall, quite happy but hopefully it will get better as swelling subsides.
What are your opinions?
At this initial stage I am fairly pleased with results, it's not perfect but that is an unrealistic expectation.
Profile is straight with very slight scoop as I requested, nostrils made smaller and bridge narrowed.
I do have a few concerns that hopefully will be resolved with swelling: nostrils are a bit uneven, and there is a very small curve still to my columella where I can feel the cartilage in a weird way. Nose goes slightly to the right but it always did that a bit and it is made more noticeable by the swelling I think.
Overall, quite happy but hopefully it will get better as swelling subsides.
What are your opinions?
Stitches are out
I had my stitches removed today and it hurt so much! I would have never thought it can hurt so bad but as I had so many of them (because of the alar base reduction incisions too) and my nose being irritated as I have a cold and I have a very runny nose and this probably didnt help.
I don't really have a lot to say at the moment as I am waiting to have my cast removed in 7 days. The tip does seem to be very swollen and upturned and I am waiting for this to come down hopefully in time. The hump is gone and profile seems pretty straight like I requested (I hate too much of a scoop); the nostrils are quite a bit smaller and that bit of hanging columella is gone. Only complaint so far is how upturned it looks but then again I have always had it upturned and Dr explained he can't make it that much straighter. Especially since he removed the hanging columella, the angle is bound to be more accentuated.
Right now I am trying not to worry too much and let it settle before I make any harsh assumptions.
I don't really have a lot to say at the moment as I am waiting to have my cast removed in 7 days. The tip does seem to be very swollen and upturned and I am waiting for this to come down hopefully in time. The hump is gone and profile seems pretty straight like I requested (I hate too much of a scoop); the nostrils are quite a bit smaller and that bit of hanging columella is gone. Only complaint so far is how upturned it looks but then again I have always had it upturned and Dr explained he can't make it that much straighter. Especially since he removed the hanging columella, the angle is bound to be more accentuated.
Right now I am trying not to worry too much and let it settle before I make any harsh assumptions.
3 days Post Op
I had my surgery Tuesday afternoon and it has been almost 3 days now. The pain is not bad, I can just feel the tightness of my stitches and the general swelling and bruising. Also, not being able to breathe through my nose is quite frustrating. Didn't have any nausea but was a bit shaky after I woke up.
I had a tiny bit taken in from my nostrils too so I have several stitches. The inside of my nose is still very swollen and there is quite a lot of discharge/snot. My side view is straight like I asked for.
There isn't a lot that I can look at just yet as everything feels so swollen. I can't wait for my swelling and bruising to go down.
I get my stitches out in 4 days and my cast off in another 10; my surgeon insists on the cast being kept on for an additional week.
I had a tiny bit taken in from my nostrils too so I have several stitches. The inside of my nose is still very swollen and there is quite a lot of discharge/snot. My side view is straight like I asked for.
There isn't a lot that I can look at just yet as everything feels so swollen. I can't wait for my swelling and bruising to go down.
I get my stitches out in 4 days and my cast off in another 10; my surgeon insists on the cast being kept on for an additional week.
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