Crooked Nose & Enlarged Turbinates. - Media, PA

I had an initial Turbinectomy and Rhiniplasty done in early 2009. I loved my surgeon but as time went on I noticed that the bridge of my nose was a little lopsided, mostly because I have a pretty asymmetrical face. I was really happy with my profile but it was a pain constantly having to contour my nose with make-up so that it wouldn't look warped from the front.

What brought me to get a revision was primarily because of my trouble breathing at night. My turbinates regenerated (which my surgeon previously warned me of before we did the surgery) and were still super enlarged so I wanted to see if there were any other options than having them removed only to regenerate. In addition, since I had to get that done I thought what the hey, lets see if I can get my nose straightened in the process too.

At first I was hesitant about uploading pictures, but since most of you have been so brave and kind, here we go!

About 3 weeks post-op.

I actually use this app called "True Mirror". Apparently I found out that a regular camera does not show what you really look like in real life, so these pictures are actually taken through this app.

I know my after nose doesn't look anything spectacular, but to me is does. Having been plagued with a misshaped/crazy looking nose all my life, this has been a great improvement. Again, I did not want to look like anyone but an improved version if myself. Trust me, I'd looooove to have an Angelina Jolie nose-- but for one, it's not natural to my ethnic background, and let's face it, I'm not as genetically lucky, lol. (I've gladly accepted this!) Hence why surgery should not be so frowned down upon.