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44 Years Old and Finally Ready for Rhinoplasty!!! - New York, NY
UPDATED FROM jruiz07514
11 months post
One year post
WORTH IT$12,000
I'm a couple of weeks early from my one year post op. Feeling good and no complications.
My changes were very subtle to others (many didn't realize I had a nose job), but I can definitely see the changes. I had a super wide bridge and it was hard to find a pair of glasses that fit right. Now I don't have that problem.
I wanted to keep my ethnicity and not go for a super thin nose and I think we accomplished that.
Throughout this whole process I only have two complaints. One was my bruising which was extreme and lasted longer than normal (had to use a lot of makeup the first 6 weeks).
The second, are my nostrils. They are not symmetrical, but then again, they never were. I can live with this and will not consider a revision to even them out.
One thing that was so surprising, was how painless my rhinoplasty was. You would think with all the cutting and breaking of bone, that it would hurt, but it didn't.
Overall, I can tell you that it was totally worth it and I only wish I had done it 20 years ago!!
My changes were very subtle to others (many didn't realize I had a nose job), but I can definitely see the changes. I had a super wide bridge and it was hard to find a pair of glasses that fit right. Now I don't have that problem.
I wanted to keep my ethnicity and not go for a super thin nose and I think we accomplished that.
Throughout this whole process I only have two complaints. One was my bruising which was extreme and lasted longer than normal (had to use a lot of makeup the first 6 weeks).
The second, are my nostrils. They are not symmetrical, but then again, they never were. I can live with this and will not consider a revision to even them out.
One thing that was so surprising, was how painless my rhinoplasty was. You would think with all the cutting and breaking of bone, that it would hurt, but it didn't.
Overall, I can tell you that it was totally worth it and I only wish I had done it 20 years ago!!
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Replies (4)
September 28, 2015
So nice to see your 11 month update! You're looking wonderful. Your nose healed perfectly! My surgery was about 10 days after yours. Do you still have firmness/swelling in your tip? Mine still feels quite hard it places and I'm still seeing changes every now and then.
September 28, 2015
Hi there!! No, my tip feels soft, so I'm assuming my swelling is completely resolved. Maybe you have a little more to go. Be patient.
I went through months where I wasn't seeing much change and then the swelling went down pretty fast. Hang in there.
I went through months where I wasn't seeing much change and then the swelling went down pretty fast. Hang in there.
September 28, 2015
I'm so happy for you. You look gorgeous! Happy birthday! I wish you many, many more years of happiness with your new nose :)
September 28, 2015
Hey sunflower, missed you. Been a long time. How are you doing with ur new nose??
I am very happy. My pictures don't do the nose justice. It looks even better in person. I guess the camera still adds 10lbs to my nose. Just kidding. I'm very pleased!!!
I am very happy. My pictures don't do the nose justice. It looks even better in person. I guess the camera still adds 10lbs to my nose. Just kidding. I'm very pleased!!!
December 30, 2015
OMG! You look gorgeous!! I just inboxed you...didn't check for pics first. Happy belated birthday!!!
January 7, 2016
Hi Cherrytatt! Happy New Year. Hopefully this will be the year you take that leap.
To answer your question about bruising and time off from work. As you know from seeing my journey, I was "an extreme bruiser". Not that you will be too.
I went back to work on about day 10 after surgery and I was still very bruised. I had to wear a lot of make up and it still didn't cover.
Luckily I can work from home a few days a week so that helped. I was also very honest with my coworkers and colleagues. We laughed about my bruising. I would say that by 4-6 weeks post surgery I could hide the bruising fairly well with makeup. Most people won't have any bruising 4-6 weeks post op. I guess I was just one of the unlucky ones.
I wish you could see my nose in person. The pics just don't do it justice. It always looks bigger/wider in photos. It looks awesome in person. I am soooooo pleased.
To answer your question about bruising and time off from work. As you know from seeing my journey, I was "an extreme bruiser". Not that you will be too.
I went back to work on about day 10 after surgery and I was still very bruised. I had to wear a lot of make up and it still didn't cover.
Luckily I can work from home a few days a week so that helped. I was also very honest with my coworkers and colleagues. We laughed about my bruising. I would say that by 4-6 weeks post surgery I could hide the bruising fairly well with makeup. Most people won't have any bruising 4-6 weeks post op. I guess I was just one of the unlucky ones.
I wish you could see my nose in person. The pics just don't do it justice. It always looks bigger/wider in photos. It looks awesome in person. I am soooooo pleased.
UPDATED FROM jruiz07514
3 months post
3 months post - New Year, New Me
So its been awhile. I'm now 3 months post op and pretty please with how things are coming along. I 'm not gonna lie, its not perfect, but my improved nose is definitely better than my old nose, so it was totally worth it.
At my last appointment with Dr. K. he was happy with the progress. He said my skin is thinning out and he could see shrinkage ( I have thick skin). He had a visiting Dr. in his office so he asked if he could bring her in so he could show me off. Let me tell you, they both squeezed the heck out of my nasal bones. Actually made me tear. I guess those nasal bones are all healed up or else they wouldn't have squeezed so hard. I did tell the Dr about my dark circles and how much longer I could expect for them to linger. He said when I went in for my 4mo. appt., he would do a laser treatment. Hope that helps. I mean its not aweful, but it is still there.
So, from what I understand, by month 3, about 75% of the swelling is gone so this is a good indication of what the final product might be. Not gonna lie, I was hoping for a little more definition in the tip, but I'm not gonna stress. As I said, its better than my old nose. My other issue is that my nostrils are not symmetrical. Now, they weren't symettrical to begin with, but I feel like its more noticeble now. Again, maybe after a few months when the tip drops a little, it will be less noticeable. Fingers crossed.
At my last appointment with Dr. K. he was happy with the progress. He said my skin is thinning out and he could see shrinkage ( I have thick skin). He had a visiting Dr. in his office so he asked if he could bring her in so he could show me off. Let me tell you, they both squeezed the heck out of my nasal bones. Actually made me tear. I guess those nasal bones are all healed up or else they wouldn't have squeezed so hard. I did tell the Dr about my dark circles and how much longer I could expect for them to linger. He said when I went in for my 4mo. appt., he would do a laser treatment. Hope that helps. I mean its not aweful, but it is still there.
So, from what I understand, by month 3, about 75% of the swelling is gone so this is a good indication of what the final product might be. Not gonna lie, I was hoping for a little more definition in the tip, but I'm not gonna stress. As I said, its better than my old nose. My other issue is that my nostrils are not symmetrical. Now, they weren't symettrical to begin with, but I feel like its more noticeble now. Again, maybe after a few months when the tip drops a little, it will be less noticeable. Fingers crossed.
Replies (2)
January 24, 2015
You look gorgeous!!! WOW!! I'm so happy you're happy with the results. I can't wait to see how everything settles at 1 year;)
Happy New Year doll face!
January 24, 2015
Sounds like your being postive! I'm trying too! Ill tell you this has been a roller coaster but well worth it. Definitely it is better than our old nose. You look great :) I really can't tell about the dark circles. Take good care. Keep positive and keep in contact. :)
January 24, 2015
Hey Buddy! Hang in there. This too shall pass. Will definitely keep in touch!!
UPDATED FROM jruiz07514
1 month post
1 month post op - reposting pics
reposting pics individually so you can see better.
Replies (5)
November 18, 2014
You look good, your results are very natural. How did the get to gether go last week? Anyone notice (if you havent disclosed yet)
November 18, 2014
hi promogirl! My outing last week was fabulous. I danced the night away : ) There were a few people I told and they thought the nose looked great. Those that did not know about my surgery couldn't tell or at least they didn't point anything out.
November 22, 2014
you can def see the definition in your tip starting to take shape .. it looks so good!
December 23, 2014
Hey!! How are you doing? Do you like the shape your nose is taking now?
December 25, 2014
Hi mackattack!!! Hope all is well with you and your recovery. I'm doing really well. My bridge has thinned out my tip is still a bit swollen but looking good. I'm gonna post some new pics soon. I should note that I still have dark shadows under my eyes 2 months post op believe it or not. It makes me look tired. I've never used so much makeup before in my life. It's all good though. The nose shape is looking good and I know in a few months it will look even more fabulous!!! I'm very happy!!
It's possible, but I doubt my nostrils will change much more. Time will tell right??? Even if there is no further change, I am happy I did it!!!