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Rhinoplasty in Medellin Colombia

UPDATED FROM jackieg517
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Post Splint Removal

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jackieg517August 19, 2016
WORTH IT$1,700
So my surgeon just removed my splint. And basically professionally cleaned my nose lol. It was pretty gross. There were 2 small plastic pieces inside the nose that held the septum together. Turns out, it also contained low anesthesia to numb any pain post op. Thank goodness!!!
He removed a small cast but left a bandaid. He wants me to keep it for 15 days post. Which is for 8 more days.
That's a problem because I need to return to work in 4 days and I think a bandage makes me look silly. It's like shouting for attention and I'd rather not have everyone asking me questions about it. I'm hoping for another doctor response about how long I need it and if I can get away with taking it off 10 days post op. Of course, I want to do what's best for me, but I can't miss anymore work days.

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John Orlas Blair, MD

John Orlas Blair, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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Melrose73
August 19, 2016
Glad the cast removal went well! That was pretty uncomfortable for me! I had my cast removed after day 10 but no taping and had to go straight to work which I hated. Lots of unwanted stares but I couldn't miss anymore work either :( Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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jackieg517
August 19, 2016
Thank you!! Wait so you had no taping at all? Did you return to work with a naked nose?
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Melrose73
August 20, 2016
Yes, no tape. I had a 7:30 a.m. doc appointment, got my cast off and had to go straight to work..... I was supa swollen! It was embarrassing..... especially since I didn't tell people I was having it done. Ugh. I'm 7 weeks post op today. Still swollen but each passing week its getting better.
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Melrose73
August 20, 2016
Make sure you touch it minimally and no glasses/sunglasses. I have a slight indention on an upper bone. Not sure what from, hoping it subsides.
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ShelleyP
August 20, 2016
So my doc took the splint off 10 days post op, then tape for 3. I asked if I needed to continue taping for compression and to reduce swelling, and he said no. But I also didn't have any septum work done, just the sides of my bridge and the tip. Did you ask why you needed the tape for so long?
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jackieg517
August 20, 2016
Same! I only did bridge and tip. My nostrils also remained the same. (which is why I didn't have incisions on the outside). Yep typical reason, to make sure the skin molds to the shaved cartilage, compression, etc. but I don't understand why 15 days :(
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bbrazilianb
October 3, 2017
Hi, Can you please post a photo of your new nose without the tape on it? I would love to see it!
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LoveThyFrame
September 8, 2018
can you please send new pics of nose?
UPDATED FROM jackieg517
6 days post

Day 7

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jackieg517August 19, 2016
Can't wait to get this cast off!!!

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UPDATED FROM jackieg517
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Day 7

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jackieg517August 19, 2016
Off to my splint removal!

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