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Ethnic Rhinoplasty Healing Process - Murrieta, CA
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I had a tip rhinoplasty 4 months ago what I wanted...
WORTH IT$6,000
I had a tip rhinoplasty 4 months ago what I wanted was simple; more definition and a narrow nostril but not drastically different from my natural look. You can do all the research in the world but u will never be prepared for the post op experiences. the swelling is slowly decreasing. I love my new nose over the old but I still have a few concerns.
1. My left nostril appears more defined than my right. I noticed this very early on after removal of the splint. I addressed my concerns to my surgeon but he encouraged me to give more time to
come into its own. Although I want to keep a positive attitude during the healing process it's hard not to think of the possibility that it will remain this way. Unlike many people on here I cannot afford revision. When I feel for scar tissue on the inside of my nose it's more apparent on the side that's defined which tells me that maybe the sutures there were more tight than the other side. To correct this I contour my face when I put on makeup so it will be hard to tell in pix with makeup. The issue is I got the surgery so I wouldn't have to contour, yet, $6,000 later I'm still contouring.
2. My Columella droops and give my nose a fake bell pepper look from the front profile. After reading a lot of similar reviews on here I decided to keep my fingers crossed and wait to see if it decrease with the swelling.
3. The swelling of the tip fluctuates. some days the swelling decreases, other days it looks huge and swollen (will label pic w/ captions). I know with my ethnicity the swelling takes longer bc my skin is thicker but I would think that is more of a reason why my surgeon would offer silicone injection shots.
I hear cases where surgeons use injections to help with swelling 1 month post op but my surgeon never mentioned it and I've seen him 2x since the surgery. Does it cost their office money to use this on patients?
My nose looks fine in pictures but I know what I see in the mirror. I need some honest and realistic advice from everyone. Thanks in advance for your time
Peace&blessings
1. My left nostril appears more defined than my right. I noticed this very early on after removal of the splint. I addressed my concerns to my surgeon but he encouraged me to give more time to
come into its own. Although I want to keep a positive attitude during the healing process it's hard not to think of the possibility that it will remain this way. Unlike many people on here I cannot afford revision. When I feel for scar tissue on the inside of my nose it's more apparent on the side that's defined which tells me that maybe the sutures there were more tight than the other side. To correct this I contour my face when I put on makeup so it will be hard to tell in pix with makeup. The issue is I got the surgery so I wouldn't have to contour, yet, $6,000 later I'm still contouring.
2. My Columella droops and give my nose a fake bell pepper look from the front profile. After reading a lot of similar reviews on here I decided to keep my fingers crossed and wait to see if it decrease with the swelling.
3. The swelling of the tip fluctuates. some days the swelling decreases, other days it looks huge and swollen (will label pic w/ captions). I know with my ethnicity the swelling takes longer bc my skin is thicker but I would think that is more of a reason why my surgeon would offer silicone injection shots.
I hear cases where surgeons use injections to help with swelling 1 month post op but my surgeon never mentioned it and I've seen him 2x since the surgery. Does it cost their office money to use this on patients?
My nose looks fine in pictures but I know what I see in the mirror. I need some honest and realistic advice from everyone. Thanks in advance for your time
Peace&blessings
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October 26, 2013
I don't usually comment but I have to say you look amazing! Your nose is a beautiful natural result. You have convinced me to give this doctor a shot. I believe it takes a full year to heal completely and swelling should be gone by then. Hopefully, it begins to look more defined on the other side too but I think it looks great now. Happy for you!
October 26, 2013
Awe thank you!! I'm happy to hear other opinion I just don't know if it's just me. I appreciate u taking the time to comment and I'm glad u like this doc he is very nice. Tell him Dee said hi
October 26, 2013
I think you look equally as beautiful with your new nose as you do with your old one so I don't think you should fret while the swelling is going down. I think from this point on you will only get better and better looking and you shouldn't look into any sort of revisions/injections/whatever until a year has passed. I haven't had surgery yet but from reading all of these reviews I'm convinced that your will be more defined on each side in a few months!
October 26, 2013
First of all thank you for the compliment. Secondly I know it will go down I am just afraid it will uneven based on what I see now. thanks for the incouragement I feel better about my final results now
October 26, 2013
No problem! So many people see unevenness in the beginning and then it evens out as it heals more. Good luck on your recovery!
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