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Long Awaited Rhinoplasty - Palo Alto, CA
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Today I am post-op day 5, and I finally feel like...
Bbb2324November 28, 2017
WORTH IT$9,900
Today I am post-op day 5, and I finally feel like my usual self again. The bruises are now fading (yellow circles around my eyes), and my face is just a little swollen. I haven't needed any medications at this point. My only real complaint is that my skin underneath the cast is itching like crazy! I am slightly annoyed with the constant runny nose, but it's a small price to pay for this nose I get to call my own! I am so happy to see the smooth profile! The bump is gone! Dr. Most is seriously the best. He is so humble and doesn't make any promises, but man, he does not give himself enough credit, because I am so impressed so far. I hope the results look good under this cast as well. The cast will be removed in two more days, so I'll post an update then.
UPDATED FROM Bbb2324
7 days post
Cast is Off
Bbb2324November 30, 2017
I got Exactly what I wanted! Dr. most was spot on. There’s still quite a bit of swelling, but I can already tell it’s going to be lovely. After the cast was removed my nose and cheeks got incredibly oily (on top of my dry flaky skin from not being able to scrub my face). I purchased some Philosophy Exfoliating Wash from Ulta on the way home and that really helped with the oil and dry skin. Other than that, nose looks great! It’s so scary putting your face in someone’s hands not knowing exactly what will happen. It was such a relief to see the cast come off and find this nose that I’ve wanted for some 15+ years. It’s been such an insecurity my whole life- and it’s so odd that i already feel more confident today, and don’t want to hide behind sunglasses per usual. I feel like i won’t think about it anymore once it’s completely healed. I’m excited to see the swelling come down and see a more refined nose.
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November 30, 2017
Yaaay! I’m so happy for you!
November 30, 2017
1. Nose looks nice and straight...
2. Huge improvemen(t)
I wonder if they block out sentences with certain words? So odd, because my comments won’t show entirely
November 30, 2017
I have no clue lol. I feel like it’s really hard to type on this site and it changes my words. Thank you! How are you feeling today?
December 3, 2017
yeah this site definitely has some filter on it! :/ super weird... I'm feeling sooo much better today! I do feel like the polysporin i put inside my nostrils get absorbed and it makes me woozy and lightheaded. I also feel like after putting the antibiotics inside my nostrils i'm more stuffy for a while...BUT with that said, I slept really well yesterday evening. I'm now 4 days after and things are MUCH better suddenly.
December 3, 2017
Oh that’s not good! My doctor switched me from bacitracin to Vaseline after one week. He told me to use Vaseline for now. Maybe ask if you can switch! I totally agree- I feel like after day 3/4, you just feel so much better. Glad you’re doing better! I can’t wait to see your results :)
December 2, 2017
Your nose looks amazing girl!! I’m super swollen and bruised today. My face literally started to bruise before even leaving the OR! I’ve been icing like crazy but it hasn’t seemed to help. My left eye is just about swollen shut! Hopefully my nose looks even half as good as yours!
December 2, 2017
Omg that’s awful! I feel like after day 3, it was smooth sailing. I’m sure you will look great! My Dr warned me that my eyes might swell shut, but Luckily they didn’t. The worst is almost over :)

December 17, 2017
Wow! What a subtle and beautiful change!
UPDATED FROM Bbb2324
22 days post
Three Weeks Post-Op
Bbb2324December 15, 2017
Quick Update: I still have swelling- nothing major. My nose is sensitive to touch including applying makeup or washing my face. Overall, I love it and don’t regret it one bit. I am so thankful for my doctor’s expertise-honestly, I got exactly what I wanted from what I can see so far. I am one happy rhinoplasty patient :) It is so subtle (Yet makes a huge impact), not one person has noticed (that I didn’t tell), and I feel much more confident.
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December 26, 2017
I'm almost a month post-op and my nose feels FINE! :) The only part is the very tip. But I do pick at it quite a bit because I can feel things that want to come out lol - not deep in though - sorry TMI lol...my swelling is still up and down, that's a bit frustrating... like one moment the side is nice and smooth, the next there is a small indent and bump, then it's smooth again etc...sometimes I get so worried because I'm like "maybe that small bump I got changed things..." or "maybe picking my nose will change my outcome now".... but I'm not like doing anything that hurts? So yeah, hate the "worry" part...I just want the swelling to be gone, for everything to turn out 100% and to move on with life lol.... I want to make my review "worth it" - but not really knowing what is going on beneath the swelling is hindering me from doing that...
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