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Rhinoplasty - Newcastle, UK
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After years of hating my large nose I've finally...
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After years of hating my large nose I've finally took the plunge and booked my date for surgery, with Doctor Hodgkinson.
I've been searching for reviews and came across this site which has really helped, although not many reviews on Dr Hodkinson.
When I had my appointment with him he went through everything in clear detail and even told me how I wanted my nose to change before I even got the chance to say it for myself, he could just see from looking at me! Which put me at great ease and I feel he is the right surgeon for the job!
I will be having a closed rhinoplasty to remove the dorsal hump and then tip softened to be in proportion with my new shape. I have posted a few pics of my nose as it is now and hopefully will be to show even better pics once my surgery/healing is complete.
Now I'm just anxious waiting for the date and a little worried at being put to sleep but fingers crossed all will be fine :)
I've been searching for reviews and came across this site which has really helped, although not many reviews on Dr Hodkinson.
When I had my appointment with him he went through everything in clear detail and even told me how I wanted my nose to change before I even got the chance to say it for myself, he could just see from looking at me! Which put me at great ease and I feel he is the right surgeon for the job!
I will be having a closed rhinoplasty to remove the dorsal hump and then tip softened to be in proportion with my new shape. I have posted a few pics of my nose as it is now and hopefully will be to show even better pics once my surgery/healing is complete.
Now I'm just anxious waiting for the date and a little worried at being put to sleep but fingers crossed all will be fine :)
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November 8, 2015
You're stunning already, but good luck!
UPDATED FROM jenziex
9 days pre
Don not morph images!! .... Lesson learned :)
Well last night I had another consultation with Dr Hodgkinson just to clarify how I would like my nose to look after surgery. We had already discussed it all before but I just wanted some clarity so I took along some pictures I had morphed of my nose to try and gain this.
When I showed Dr Hodgkinson he again extremely straight to the point, no messing around said, how unrealistic of a result these things give you! He does not use them and dsnt like people using them as its not how it's going to be!
Like most would of been I was a bit disheartened at first but then he explained, that these morph apps do not take into consideration the work a surgeon does or the things the surgeon has to bear in mind.
The way I had morphed my pics was taken huge amount from the bridge which would then mean a lot would have to be taken from the tip and this is an open rhinoplasty not a closed one which I am having.
He went on to explain that although I could have an open rhinoplasty he does not think I need this kind of surgery on my nose. He said my nose is actually in proportion with my face and he clearly drew out what a surgeon looks for and can notice the three point which show if a nose sticks out too much or not and mine doesn't do that!
This gives me great confidance in this man, that he knows what's best, plus he's shown just how honest he is as he could of said yeh lets do the open rhinoplasty and it would have cost me considerably more money but he does not think this is necessary at all, and thinks It would take away from my facial features and not look good at all!
He assured me my results are going to be achieved just definitely not through a morphing app :-)
When I showed Dr Hodgkinson he again extremely straight to the point, no messing around said, how unrealistic of a result these things give you! He does not use them and dsnt like people using them as its not how it's going to be!
Like most would of been I was a bit disheartened at first but then he explained, that these morph apps do not take into consideration the work a surgeon does or the things the surgeon has to bear in mind.
The way I had morphed my pics was taken huge amount from the bridge which would then mean a lot would have to be taken from the tip and this is an open rhinoplasty not a closed one which I am having.
He went on to explain that although I could have an open rhinoplasty he does not think I need this kind of surgery on my nose. He said my nose is actually in proportion with my face and he clearly drew out what a surgeon looks for and can notice the three point which show if a nose sticks out too much or not and mine doesn't do that!
This gives me great confidance in this man, that he knows what's best, plus he's shown just how honest he is as he could of said yeh lets do the open rhinoplasty and it would have cost me considerably more money but he does not think this is necessary at all, and thinks It would take away from my facial features and not look good at all!
He assured me my results are going to be achieved just definitely not through a morphing app :-)
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November 10, 2015
I'm glad he is honest, and that is really appreciated, you now have a realistic expectation from your surgeon than from an app. You are already beautiful and this rhinoplasty will make a better version of you, I'm looking forward to read you good outcome, please keep us updated :)
November 10, 2015
I did wonder how he would react to the morphs as I know how straight to the point he is, no messing, no fuss! I think he really cares about his work and takes it very seriously and he didnt try and sell the procedure to me like another surgeon did.. He just told me the facts about how difficult my nose was to work on and that it was do-able but that I should really go away and think about it. He explained that I was never going to have the cute little button nose but that my nose would be well suited to my face and more subtle. I think you're in really good hands, espcially seen as though he said it was a straight forward closed rhinoplasty.. Just think he does one a week and has done for years and years. It does make me laugh thinking back to my 2nd appointment with him. I went along with this big list of questions and drove an hour in the car to see him and I think I was out in 10 mins as he's so blunt and to the point haha! He softens up a little bit on the day of surgery :-)
November 10, 2015
Totally agree with you.. I'm gonna have mine done in January with another Dr in Manchester .. can't wait to see your results Jenziex.. and thanks for sharing your expirience with us Parky_2..you look beautifull, very helpful :)
November 10, 2015
Thats so kind - thank you :-) if you need any advice nearer the time of your op just mesaage me !
November 10, 2015
I was prescribed some dihydrocoedine from my GP but I only took it once to help me sleep on the 2nd night. The surgeon presribed some anti biotics and some coedine too I think but i still have the majority of the meds in a bag.. You'd be surprised at how little you need :-) its more of a pressure on your face rather than a pain
November 29, 2015
I agree ..I'm glad your surgeon dismissed an open rhino you do not need. It shows he is very ethical and will not be overly agressive ..I wish more Dr's were like that.
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