5/24 Revision Rhinoplasty
Hey everybody! I had my Rhinoplasty over a year...
Hey everybody! I had my Rhinoplasty over a year and a half ago. Initially(2 months following the removal of the cast), my nose had a straight bridge along with a defined tip. It had met my expectations for the Rhinoplasty(this had been what was shown to me in the computer imaging). However, with the reduction in swelling and the formation of scar tissue, the nose developed a markedly rounded tip(sort of like a parrot's beak). I'm the only one who's really phased/dismayed by this--everybody else has been saying it looks so natural and they wouldn't change a thing.
So do you think I should get a revision down the road or stick it out with my current nose? I'm afraid that a revision will only worsen my nose( and plus, it's very expensive)--I mean, the scar tissue can be pretty unpredictable. Despite this, I'm glad that I now have a somewhat defined nose whereas before the nose job I had a very hideous nose(atleast by society's standards) that lacked any definition. Perhaps I'm still fixated on my nose because I was often traumatized in grade school-called names like Squidward, pickle face, eagle, and just other unpleasant names. But, a saying that really helped me out was "people with peculiar noses weren't created to blend in but stand out." So, I didn't really think much of my nose through those years and the teasing really died down into high school anyways(maybe the occasional tease but it didn't bother me much...I pretty much came to accept this was my nose and was willing to wait a couple of years to get it done). I had my nose done at 19 and as I previously stated there was a net improvement( I can certainly breathe better than I could before the procedure!)
Thanks for all the insight in advance. I'll get around to posting some pre-op and post-op pictures so that you could better evaluate my situation!
As promised, I'll provide some Pre- Op photos...I...
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Hi there! Photos would be very helpful! A revision can be a good thing, but it totally depends on how badly you need it and the surgeon you choose. If you go this route, definitely choose a revision rhinoplasty SPECIALIST. You need someone who knows his or her stuff. Please let us know what you decide to do.
Well, here's a quick update(I've changed the title...
Maybe some of you can post some surgeons in the US who you have had a positive experience with! My main reason for posting this is because we're all our own worse critics, my own perspective may be warped...I'd love to get a different perspective in regard to my situation. Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated!!!
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