34 Yrs, Septorhinoplasty, Single Mom - Northbrook, IL

Almost 3 years out and I can't believe how much my life has changed. I got married last year, so not a single mom anymore, and we're about to buy a house. Still believe this nose was one of the best decisions I ever made. My only regret is not doing it in my 20s.

I don't know if I mentioned, I did have to go back to Dr. Warner for a small in-office touch-up at maybe 8 months out. Some small bumps had formed on my nose near my nostrils. They were mostly noticeable to me though and Dr. Warner easily got rid of them.

It's been almost one year since my surgery. Here are my results!
My nose is not completely symmetrical, but I am okay with that. It is not crooked anymore and it's a HUGE improvement over what it was before. It still feels kind of swollen at the tip and I believe it will get a little narrower from the front. Still, even if it changes no more, I am completely satisfied with my results. This was the best ~$8000 I ever spent.

Today is 2 weeks + 1 day post-op. Saw Dr. Warner today. Updates:

-- He says my swelling is at about "50%." Still a long way to go on swelling, but it's at a level that no longer bothers me. I think it looks normal enough
-- I continue to be amazed at the improvement in my profile
-- My nose still feels tender, I still have internal stitches dissolving. Today one washed out the back of my nose and came out my mouth with phlegm. Gross. Felt like a fish bone!
-- My nose is straight! I can detect no crookedness. There is slight asymmetry between my right and left nostrils, but probably not enough that anyone else will ever notice.

So far I am entirely pleased. Even at the current level of swelling, had this been the nose I was born with, I would not have had rhinoplasty.

Don't know when I'll update again, probably in 1-4 weeks.