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Not so sure anymore :"( - Miami, FL

UPDATED FROM ThisIsForMe1
10 months post

Good days and bad days

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ThisIsForMe1
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So, its been a LONG time and I apologize for anyone that has wrote to me on here and asked questions. I have been extremely busy with work and to be honest... I have been a little depressed with how everything has turned out now.
It has been a little over 10 months since my procedure and I just kept hoping that the things I was noticing would go away or change for the better but they haven't. But let me just say that I have known from the very beginning not to expect perfection because you will be disappointed. But for the 1st couple weeks after the procedure I was BEYOND happy with the results. I never thought that I would be happy so early after it and I also assumed that it could only get better from there... But I was wrong.
I started noticing that there was still a bump on the bridge of my nose just a month or so post-op that was more to the right side than the left. Also, there is a slight indent directly under the bump so in pictures my nose looks crooked or broken I feel like.
I am so upset over it and don't know what to do. I definantly can not afford to have this done again. I have even attempted to meet with Dr. Epstein at his NY office just to get him to check up with me and give me some answers but everytime I schedule an appointment I have to cancel it because I just cant afford to take the time off from work. I used everything I had to do this and I am starting to question if it was the right decision.
I will add a photo or 2 soon, I am just so upset over it.

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Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS

Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Facial Plastic Surgery

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January 29, 2014
Sorry your not entirely happy with your nose. Your nose definitely looks much better then before your surgery though and either way your very pretty! I felt the same way right after my surgery. I liked my nose at first but then I started having issues and my nose was not looking good. Ive now had my nose worked on by the same surgeon 3x. Each time it looks okay at first but then changes shape and goes all wide and bulbous and my tip drops. I spent alot of money and should have much better results then what I have. When you read my review and see my pics you will understand. So frustrating. But back to you, if you can go back and see your surgeon and address your concerns with him. Find out why theres a bump and an indent. Its been about a year since your surgery right?
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January 29, 2014
Hi I think your nose in the last photos looks great, I think you are struggling to get used to how different you look. Honestly you look really good, stop wasting time worrying and go live your life [RS bleep]
January 31, 2014
Her last photos posted were in April. She said the bump developed after that. She was initially very happy with it like she said and only recently doesn't like it. So it doesn't sound like a case of not being used to how she looks, but a new found problem that appeared after swelling went down. Many people experience this. I think it is great she at least changed her rating to "not sure" since that is how she feels. Many people will come back close to a year or even later saying their result is showing new issues but still leave their "worth it" rating up. I am sure she is still pretty, though :) But the pictures you are complimenting don't show the new problem she is reporting.
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January 31, 2014
I suppose S the swelling goes down then hidden bumps start to show. Well I can only go from the last photos and in those I think she looks great :)
January 31, 2014
So sorry to hear! You know, I don't see any photos of the bump you are seeing, but just wanted to say it could very well be an "illusion" of a bump and maybe some cartilage is needed to straighten it a little more. I can assure you, you are still beautiful!
February 4, 2014
I know exactly what you are going through ! Your feelings were identical to mine. At first I was excited and thought and was also told that it was only gonna get better as healing progressed. Since the surgery, my tip has dropped considerably...even since the post OP pic I posted. It's so discouraging, I haven't posted a current one at 6 months. I do have to say though that your surgery yielded very nice results. I am currently thinking about a revision with another doc even though it is another financial burden. Happy healing and keep your head high!
February 20, 2014
I really highly suggest to go see your surgeon. Since your nose is not bad (actually its pretty good) he will fix whatever it is wrong with your nose or what you don't like. Remember surgeons only let you come back to them with problems within the 1st year. After 1 year its up to them if they want to fix anything. However if you bring up your issues before 1 year its considered within 1 year. Personally I think you look great, your nose is very nice, and I think he gave you a very nice nose.
UPDATED FROM ThisIsForMe1
21 days post

Wow, I can believe it has already been 3 weeks...

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Wow, I can believe it has already been 3 weeks since my procedure! Sorry for not being able to update earlier than this but I have been non-stop since I got home from Miami. I have been working alot! My flight home went perfect! I didn't experience ANY extra swelling during or after the flight home, it was great. All I did was spray Afrin nasal spray 30 minutes before we departed and 10 minutes before we descended.

I am not sure how much more swelling I have but I don't feel like I have alot left. The only thing I notice is when I go to the gym, the inside of my nose swells up a bit still, I hoping that stops soon. But other than that, I don't have much to complain about! My breathing has much improved since the surgery which I am so grateful for. I posted a couple pictures that I JUST took, so excuse how awful I look :-/ I just got home from the gym and I'm exhausted.

Well, if anyone has any questions for me, PLEASE feel free to ask away or even PM me I will be happy to help!

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April 11, 2013
You look really fab! Your new noses led your face so soft and pretty! Well done on working out and still looking gorgeous! Lol! X
April 11, 2013
Looks awesome!
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April 12, 2013
What amazing results...Congratulations! You look incredible!
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April 12, 2013
Awesome results! Congratulations!! Dr. Epstein was one of my consults!! I LOVED him. If it weren't for my leg I would have definitely gone to Miami to have my procedure done. Its just hard for me to travel at the moment. But yea...he does really good work. So happy for you!!!
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April 12, 2013
I'm still about a month away from my surgery with Epstein and I was just wondering if you had any suggestions or advice for preparing for before and after the surgery - I love looking at your pictures when you update :) it makes me excited and hopeful.
UPDATED FROM ThisIsForMe1
7 days post

Finally the cast is off! Even though there is...

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Finally the cast is off! Even though there is still swelling, I love it! I can honestly say that Dr. Epstein did an amazing job and listened to exactly what I wanted. I can't wait to see how it looks weeks from now. Today was the first time I looked in mirror and saw exactly how I always saw myself but pictures did not resemble.

Dr. Epstein and his staff were amazing. I never once had to wait in the waiting area, they always brought me right in. They called to check on me the day after and I had Dr. Epstein cell phone # in case I had a question or concern when the office was closed (which I did twice so i texted him and he answered me both times on the weekend). I couldn't have asked for a better experience. If I could change ONE thing, it would have been that I wish Dr. E had an office in Boston! Well, I get my stitches out tomorrow and then I get to go HOME finally :)

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March 27, 2013
Looks great! So glad you love it! Congrats. :)
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March 28, 2013
Thank you so much :)
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March 27, 2013
Amazing!! Congrats :)
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March 28, 2013
Thank you!!
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March 27, 2013
Wooo hoo! haha congrats. It looks awesome.
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March 28, 2013
Haha thank you so much!
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March 27, 2013
It looks amazing!!! And so soon ;) I hope my experience is as amazing as your has been
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March 28, 2013
I hope so too! Thank you so much :)
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March 27, 2013
You look absolutely amazing!!!
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March 28, 2013
Thank you soooo much!! So sweet :)