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Revision Rhinoplasty - Orange, CT
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I had a rhinoplasty 36 years ago and then a...
Lauren530July 26, 2016
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I had a rhinoplasty 36 years ago and then a revision to the right side in January of 2011 as that side of my nose appeared to be collapsing. My surgeon neglected to tell me that I had a severely deviated septum that after the procedure, caused my nose to change over the past few years and appears to be twisting over to the right and I am so insecure and feel so ugly. After 3 solid years of bad sinus infections, I went to an ENT who had me get a CT scan and diagnosed the "severe" deviation. That was corrected last year and helped straighten out my nose a smidge. I was told by another PS that correcting this is "impossible," however I found Dr. Johnny Mao who has been nothing short of so compassionate and talented as an ENT/ PS. I am scared beyond belief as I feel like this is my final opportunity to look and feel normal. I just want a straightened nose. I hate being photographed, especially is I'm caught on the wrong angle. Here is a photo of me today. I see a lot of promising photos and I'm hopeful but scared.
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Day 8
Lauren530September 7, 2016
Cast off yesterday. I cried - I was so pleased with what I saw! Still lots of swelling. I can't wait to get back to resuming normal activities, but I am taking the time to heal properly.
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September 7, 2016
Very happy for you. :) did he perform a septoplasty as well?
September 7, 2016
No septoplasy, I had extensive sinus, septoplasy and turbinectomy last July to correct the severe obstructions that affected my breathing.
September 7, 2016
Well you look great! Congrats! Hoping I can be so lucky. Go live with confidence and passion! No more nose worries--you're free!
September 7, 2016
Thank you! I was so emotional at cast removal. I wasn't expecting perfection, I wanted improvement. Dr. Mao not only gave me the improvement beyond what I thought possible, but also a restored sense of confidence. I am so thankful! Wishing you well!
September 13, 2016
Your nose looks good I can relate to a lot of what you wrote I'm convinced somethings not right with my nose and also feel "ugly". I definitely want revision surgery like you its just finding the right surgeon.
September 13, 2016
Thank you. I see improvement every day and I know I have to be patient. I recall when the Dr. removed the bandages from my 2nd surgery, I felt like it wasn't right, but I figured there was swelling and such. He never gave me details on how to tape my nose, nothing. It was like, all done, see you, bye bye. I never thought it'd be possible to get my mess fixed. I would look at older photos and miss my old nose. I wish I knew then what I know now. I know this cost a lot, but I can't put a price on what I got in return. I wish you all the best!
October 7, 2016
<3 love hearing these success stories! so happy for you!
October 7, 2016
Thanks so much for your kind words! I wasn't looking for perfection, I was hoping for improvement and I am so grateful to have found a surgeon that was skilled enough to do such a great job..I'm grateful each time I look in the mirror!!!
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September 9, 2016
Will you add new pics every few weeks? I'm dying to see the healing progression!
September 9, 2016
Yes, I will for sure. This morning it definitely looks smaller, so much more feminine than my old nose. The only thing is I have these tiny stitches starting to hang out and fall out, so I held off on a photo today so far.
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