POSTED UNDER Rhinoplasty Reviews
Rhinoplasty and Chin (Revision Needed?) - Montreal, Quebec
UPDATED FROM Fonix456
6 months post
On Wednesday the 22nd I went back to my surgeon...
Fonix456August 29, 2012
WORTH IT$6,500
On Wednesday the 22nd I went back to my surgeon for a 6 month check-up. Overall it went pretty well. He sat me down at started poking at my nose. I was a little stressed about how to address the issue of the bump, so when he brought it up I was relieved. I'd heard horror stories of how some surgeons refuse to admit there is any problem, but that definitely wasn't the case.
He told me it was because I have very thin skin, and on anyone with thicker skin it wouldn't have shown. I asked him about the cost and he said I would just have to pay the one time use items such as needles, medications and all those lovely things. That would amount to about 500$ before tax. Not exactly pocket change, but still less than I was expecting.
The surgery itself will be less invasive (he will only need to cut one side) so it won't take as much of a toll on my body in terms of recovery, but I'll still have to wear that awful cast for a week. I'm starting school again in September, so I'm not really sure when I'll be able to fit the surgery in. It may have to wait until the winter holidays, unless I decide I'm brave enough to wear that cast on my nose around campus. :P
Of course, I'm not thrilled I'll have to go in for a revision, but it happens. I'm just looking forward to having it fixed and out of mind :)
P.S.
Thanks for all the comments and well wishes. I try to keep it brief and to the point in these updates, but if you have any questions please feel free to ask away.
He told me it was because I have very thin skin, and on anyone with thicker skin it wouldn't have shown. I asked him about the cost and he said I would just have to pay the one time use items such as needles, medications and all those lovely things. That would amount to about 500$ before tax. Not exactly pocket change, but still less than I was expecting.
The surgery itself will be less invasive (he will only need to cut one side) so it won't take as much of a toll on my body in terms of recovery, but I'll still have to wear that awful cast for a week. I'm starting school again in September, so I'm not really sure when I'll be able to fit the surgery in. It may have to wait until the winter holidays, unless I decide I'm brave enough to wear that cast on my nose around campus. :P
Of course, I'm not thrilled I'll have to go in for a revision, but it happens. I'm just looking forward to having it fixed and out of mind :)
P.S.
Thanks for all the comments and well wishes. I try to keep it brief and to the point in these updates, but if you have any questions please feel free to ask away.
UPDATED FROM Fonix456
3 months post
Its been about 3 month since surgery. Everything...
Fonix456May 23, 2012
Its been about 3 month since surgery. Everything is pretty much healed and the swelling is gone. I still have a bit of redness under my chin where the incision was. Hopefully that will turn white soon.
I've noticed that there is a bit of a bump on the bridge of my nose now. Its a really sharp bump and its too low to look like a doral hump, so it doesn't look natural at all. It feels like bone. Its visible from the front too. It presses against my skin and makes a white spot.
Do you think I need a revision?
I've noticed that there is a bit of a bump on the bridge of my nose now. Its a really sharp bump and its too low to look like a doral hump, so it doesn't look natural at all. It feels like bone. Its visible from the front too. It presses against my skin and makes a white spot.
Do you think I need a revision?
Replies (5)
May 23, 2012
hello
maybe when you see dr S ask him if he could just rasp this little hump, yes it looks a bit strange but talk to him and i'm sure he's going to do a revision for this problem.
good luck and when you see him, keep us posted.
bye
maybe when you see dr S ask him if he could just rasp this little hump, yes it looks a bit strange but talk to him and i'm sure he's going to do a revision for this problem.
good luck and when you see him, keep us posted.
bye
May 29, 2012
I'm supposed to see him sometime in August. Hopefully it wont be too hard to fix. I'll let you guys know what happens.
May 24, 2012
I think you look great! I can see what you mean with the little bump but maybe that will go away with time. Was it there when your cast was first removed? I would say talk to your doctor and see if it's something that will go away. It's so small though and barely noticeable. I would wait at least a few more months before going back in for a revision. You look so pretty!!! I hope mine turns out as well as yours did. :)
May 29, 2012
Aww thanks :D It feels like bone, but I'll see what he says about it when I see him. It wasn't visble at first because of the swelling. I hope you're right about it not being too noticeble. I'm sure you will have great results!
August 25, 2012
So how'd it go with the followup? After the minor revision, I think it will look so pretty. I'd also be curious to know who your surgeon is.
August 29, 2012
The follow up went pretty well. I'll add to the review with the details, thanks for the reminder. My surgeon is Dr. Samaha.
UPDATED FROM Fonix456
11 days post
Its 4 days after cast removal. I'm still not sure...
Fonix456February 24, 2012
Its 4 days after cast removal. I'm still not sure if I love it. I'm trying not to think about it too much, atleast until most of the swelling is gone. The chin is amazing though, and so fun to stroke. I've finally uploaded some photos. I'd love your honest opinions.
Replies (5)
February 24, 2012
You will look fantastic !! Im happy everything went ok with your surgery !! Keep us posted :)
February 24, 2012
Wow, looks wonderful. Can't wait to see new pics. :)
February 25, 2012
You look soooo much better...congratulations...the chin does look amazing.....I had a nose job 4 weeks ago and the front of my nose was thin and straight before the surgery....after cast removal my nose blew up like a tomato.....it's still fat, but I noticed after 2 weeks it started to come down....its very slowly coming down.....so third week you'll See it a little bit thinner...
February 25, 2012
*Stokes chin* Why thank you. My nose was also relatively thin before surgery and really isnt so much now. I'll try to be patient XD I hope your nose turns out the way you wanted. :)
Replies (3)
I have an upcoming surgery with Dr Samaha and your post has me so nervous now!