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Counting Down the Days to my Rhinoplasty/Septoplasty
UPDATED FROM LaRomana
17 days post
Update and pics
$11,600
My nose still feels a bit stiff and tender to the touch. I still can't completely smile. I got the cast off 10 days ago. My skin was dry and peeling for a few days afterward. Not much swelling though. Dr. Byrne didn't even have me taping it. I'm still being careful with sodium and alcohol consumption which I think is helping. I'm cleaning with a nasal flush kit pretty frequently. Kind of messy but gets all the goo out lol
So far, I am ecstatic with my results! I still can't believe this is my nose! I'm breathing so much better with these amazing nostrils!! I can't even see a scar, it's completely gone. This experience has by far exceeded my expectations.
So far, I am ecstatic with my results! I still can't believe this is my nose! I'm breathing so much better with these amazing nostrils!! I can't even see a scar, it's completely gone. This experience has by far exceeded my expectations.
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You had an amazing surgeon. You look fantastic! I'm so happy for you.
I am so thrilled with my results, too. It will be three weeks tomorrow. I'm still somewhat congested, but it's getting better.
Wow, you're surgeon did an outstanding job, you can't even tell you had surgery and you just had it a few weeks ago! Amazing! I'm so happy for you!!!!
UPDATED FROM LaRomana
7 days post
Got my cast off today!!
I am SO HAPPY with my results!!! Still a bit stiff feeling but I could not be happier with the improvement I already see. Even with the swelling, it fits my face better, much less projected and no bump!
The process of removing the cast was pretty painless, but the adhesive removal burned my skin a bit. Getting the splints taken out MEGA SUCKED. No joke, the most uncomfortable part of this entire endeavor was yanking those things out.
The process of removing the cast was pretty painless, but the adhesive removal burned my skin a bit. Getting the splints taken out MEGA SUCKED. No joke, the most uncomfortable part of this entire endeavor was yanking those things out.
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Oh girl, your case is one of the top in my research! You look absolutely incredible! Just incredible, unbelivable how it changes your entire face. Your nose is perfect!!! So happy for you.
Beautiful result!!!! Wow you look amazing :))))
Looking great!
Wow! I can't believe you have such great results only a week after surgery! Congrats!
You look wonderful! Congrats!
UPDATED FROM LaRomana
2 days post
First 3 days update
Day 1: Kind of a blur. Woke up from anesthesia, had some applesauce and water, not much pain at all. Went home and slept for about 4 hours. I've needed pain meds about every 4 hours thus far. I went through 1 gauze and no more bleeding afterwards. Surprisingly, I can breathe! No packing and only a splint in my right nostril.
Day 2: I don't have much of an appetite but cold pineapples are heaven! Still taking pain meds about every 4 hours but I'm not experiencing much pain, just discomfort really. I took a bath, it was amazing! Had to be careful not to get the cast wet so my Mom helped me wash my hair. She's been an angel. I didn't realize how much help I would need. Arnica tablets and arnica gel seem to work magic with swelling/bruising.
Day 3: I could not sleep last night. My stomach was irritated I think because I haven't been eating enough. I forced in a protein shake and went for a short walk. It was great to get some fresh air. My nostrils look so different already. They are so much more open than before. I can't wait to get this cast off!
Day 2: I don't have much of an appetite but cold pineapples are heaven! Still taking pain meds about every 4 hours but I'm not experiencing much pain, just discomfort really. I took a bath, it was amazing! Had to be careful not to get the cast wet so my Mom helped me wash my hair. She's been an angel. I didn't realize how much help I would need. Arnica tablets and arnica gel seem to work magic with swelling/bruising.
Day 3: I could not sleep last night. My stomach was irritated I think because I haven't been eating enough. I forced in a protein shake and went for a short walk. It was great to get some fresh air. My nostrils look so different already. They are so much more open than before. I can't wait to get this cast off!
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I'm on day 1 post-op. Horrible bruising and swelling but very little pain. I can also breathe fairly well. No regrets so far!
So good to hear!! I just can't wait for this cast to come off. SOOO ITCHY!!!
Wow! You didn't bruise at all!! I'm so jealous. Just had my rhino/septoplasty done 4 days ago. Most of my swelling is over thank goodness.
So happy for you! Your nose is beautiful and very natural looking. Did your doctor suggest that you do nasal massages?
It was kind of strange actually. I haven't seen him since the surgery. He wasn't there to remove my stitches, a nurse was filling in for him. So I have no idea if I'm even supposed to be doing nasal massages. Weird right?