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Updated photos ranging for 6-8 months
Much needed and requested update!
So sorry I haven't updated in months. I got a new job and I've been crazy busy and tired! Thanks for all of the positive feedback and comments, I will try my best to reply to everyone's comments and messages! I will also be posting photos in the next few days! I just downloaded the RealSelf app so updating should be much easier!
But anyway, it's been 5 1/2 months since my surgery. Everything is still healing and adjusting but I'm feeling and looking good.
My chin still has little sensation on the left side. The numbness has gotten a lot better, but it has not fully come back. And because of the numbness I've had severe acne on my chin. I haven't gone to a dermatologist so I can't 100% say it's from the implant, or it could possibly be from the bandaging I had on it and the lack of cleaning when I was taped and all those germs, so I'm not sure! But in January I started Proactive and it's a million times better!!! So that's all good, not sure of the cause but it's doing a lot better. My chin is still super sensitive. I can't lay on it, and I accidentally got hit in my chin the other day and it hurt so bad! I don't know if the sensitivity will ever go away or if it's permanent but I'll be sure to ask Dr. S!
My nose is doing well. I'm at the stage where in pictures my nose looks pretty big/swollen. In person or in the mirror it isn't bad, but for some reason the camera hates it! Lol. I still have some scaring on the outside but it's looking better everyday. Scarring inside is still pretty bad, but can't see it so I'm not tripping . The swelling goes up and down depending on how hot my shower is, or what time it is. I no longer tape my nose, and I do no massaging. I'm afraid I might damage it lol. Other than that everything is pretty good. I'm almost 6 months in.. So we're in the final stretch!
I will do my best to keep you all updated. Thanks again :)
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I went to my FREE consultation with my aunt. I capitalized "free" because I had also gone to a few consultations that charged me $250-$350 in Beverly Hills. I did research on doctor's that specialized in "ethnic rhinoplasty" and Dr. S was top rated doctor in OC. So I booked my consultation. I'll be honest and say, I was happy it was free, and local to me. But after meeting the Dr. I felt comfortable, and felt that he understood exactly what look I wanted to achieve! My aunt also loved him, she kinda talked his ear off, and he patiently listened to her, haha. His staff is also cool, Maricla is so sweet, and cute, and apparently is also a patient of Dr. S! Also, when I went to my consultation, I saw another female patient come into the office post Op, which was pretty cool. That to me meant that this is something he does on a regular basis, and I really liked that, perfect timing I guess!