Primary rhinoplasty regret - a smaller nose doesn't equal better

I didn't have rhinoplasty, but i've red a lot about it, and i believe you still could have swelling. I don't know if you ever had anything els done, but for example, it takes your body up to 2 years(!) to form a scar, before the scar is 'stable' meanwhile, all hose 1.5-2 years your body is still working on it. So i think your body really needs a lot of time to heal. With lipo it also takes this long for the final results to show. I believe that at 8-9 months your nose still could get swollen. If you look at some longer rhino results, it many times look like the nose will shrink after surgery for about 2 years. But i am also curious what others have to say..

YEs! My primary took over a year to even begin to fully go away. Now after a revision it will prob be 2 + years. Fun times

I'm at 10 months and my tip is still somewhat numb so I assume swelling could easily still take place at 8-9 months. Our bodies all heal differently. I'd wait well over a year before even considering touching it again. Good luck.

From my experience, after 4 rhinoplasties, the nose doesn't change almost anything after 3 months mark. After 6 months none of my rhinoplasties changed the slightest

I think all your noses are nice, but I'm not the one wearing it. It's clear something needs to occur to make you be able to move forward. The way I see it if you elect to have a revision there is two different directions you could go surgically. One is your rebuild the nose with harvested cartilage and maybe bone and leave the tip relatively as is. The other avenue for less curvature is heavy work to the tip and possibly a minor build up to the bridge. Similar to what doctor Denenberg provided in his morph to you several months back. Each option is your personal wish and each option comes with its inherent positive and negative things to weigh out pretty seriously. The rebuilding option will in all likelihood require cartilage harvesting. Usually, surgeons need a rigid firm cartilage and in pretty ample supply for rebuilding the bridge. Usually this results in harvesting happening from your own ribs. As if that statement isn't enough to consider there are complications that can occur in the Harvest location that must be weighted out. The to further your thinking the surgeon must be highly skilled in making the grafting timely and artistically or you will run into major cosmetic issues that require further revision. Lastly, the surgeon must be absolutely perfect in execution and placement. After all of those considerations there are a few more to consider as well like statistics, etc. Keep in mind what I am telling you is the tip of the iceberg, but there is much more too it to get a good feel for the gravity of your decision. If you elect to go the Denenberg path you will likely need grafts, but from septal cartilage if any is remaining or ear. This need will likely be minimal, because Denenberg is further reducing for a straighter more refined appearance to create balance. If you go this route there are some heavy considerations too. Tip work is considered to be pretty complicated to get right. It's imperative you speak with surgeons that have a huge background in tip work since this will be most of what this option entails. This comes with a host of possible cosmetic complications too. If you are considering revision it might be best to visit who's the most stellar doctor in your region and explain to him your dislikes and have him do morphs to show what's achievable surgically on both sides of the coin. I would also want to know which option is the easiest and least risky to achieve from a surgeon's mouth who's very experienced and trustworthy before making any decisions on which option I would want. If I lived in your region I'd see Lucian Ion to consult about this.

It's been a few weeks since we last spoke, but how are you feeling emotionally? I can see you are still thinking about your nose, but have you been able to live life or do you still feel indentity issues and guilt/remorse?

Ok I get it now. Not sure if you want to go through with a revision at this point but you may want to check out Dr. Christopher Khorsandi in Las Vegas. That's who I'm thinking about going with simply bc he tends to keep the bridge straight.

Can you just get it deprojected a little, this will make the slope look smaller.

I like the nose you have now and not the morph; i think morph would suit a man...but then it's your nose and you got to like it.... I still think you have swelling on your tip, my swelling lasted for 4 to 5 years! what does your surgeon say about it? please dont get a revision in haste and then regret it down the road... please try to wait a couple of years, i think you will fall in love with the nose you have right now.. cause, GIRL!, it's GORGEOUS!

Tinks i love it! Please read my message i sent to your inbox. Are you planning on going for a revision?

Hello, I've recently had rhinoplasty myself and am very pleased with my results. As an outsider looking in I feel the need to tell you that your new nose looks wonderful and I personally think it is an improvement for you. The amount of anguish and attention you're giving this makes me wonder if perhaps your issues are psychological. Have you ever been diagnosed with BDD? You certainly don't have a botched result, whether it is what you had in mind or not. It is a nose and it looks good on you. Just some food for thought. Enjoy your life, you are beautiful and a different looking nose doesn't change who you are at your core.

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I think your nose looks great but it's how you feel what matters. I've had temporary filler once it was suppose to last almost a year. It lasted a couple weeks and 750 US down the drain. I'm considering Artefill. It is a long lasting filler but I worry if I don't like the results I would have to have surgery to fix it. That means more risk, money and wasted time. I may just say no and accept my improvement. It definitely is an improvement.

Once you come to terms to trust a surgeon I believe you can find the right person. I like Dr. Lucian Ions work . Check out HOPE76324 realself story. She looks amazing after Dr. Ion and there's many others who are looking great.

You are beautiful. I hope you find peace.

I pm'd you. I love your new nose xx

I have been reading your story and I'm sorry you are unhappy with your nose. As a complete stranger looking at you, I think you are totally gorgeous and your nose looks beautiful. I think you may be obsessed with it. It happens but I think that some counseling might help you from being over critical. I say this will love and kindness. I think you look fantastic.