Fixing my Broken Nose- 14 Years Later! (Septo-rhinoplasty with Turbinate Reduction)

Looking at comparison photos (and in the mirror!) makes me so happy! Especially when the light reflects on my nose. It’s so satisfying to see a straight line ????

I always hate when I see a review and they stop updating, so I’ll try to not be that person! I am 4 months post-op and healing great despite my toddler repeatedly whacking me in the face by accident! My breathing has improved, but it’s not 100% yet. Now that there is more airflow, I feel like I get boogers that clog my nose ALL THE TIME haha! My nose feels firm on the tip and sides, which makes blowing my nose difficult. Q-tips will be your BFF at this stage of the game. The spot behind my two front teeth is still numb, but improving. All of the numbing I had above my lip is gone. There was a point in time a few months ago where I couldn’t purse my lips to blow out a candle (comical) or to put on chapstick. The bridge of my nose seems to have a little swelling and honestly looks similar to how it did before. I didn’t ask for a profile change, so I’m not sure at this point how different it will look as it continues to heal. My septum is straight as can be and I love it!

Today was the day to get my splints and bandages removed. I was given a really awful tasting numbing spray that ended up numbing my whole entire mouth and throat, but was thankful for it when I saw the size of the splints. It definitely felt awkward to have them removed and they are a lot bigger than you imagine. The bridge of my nose seems to have a little bit of bruising and swelling, which is causing a bit of a hump. Hoping that goes away soon with some icing and arnica!