Rhinoplasty with Altar Base Reduction and Septoplasty

Since I was a little kid, I was told by everyone that I have a big nose which made me very self cautious and low self esteem. I wanted to have the rhinoplasty so bad but I had other problem as well which was my thick skin. I consulted many doctor and some of them refuse to perform procedure on me because of my thick skin. Some doctor right away told me that I am not going to get desired result so I decided to live with big fat nose. When I move to Raleigh I decided to get consultation with Dr. Stein and he said the same thing that I have thick skin and I would not be able to achieve what I want but he also said that it would worth giving try so I decide to have rhinoplasty with him. It has been three week and I am still recovering but so far I am very happy with the result. I will keep updated this review after my 5 week appointment.

My surgery was scheduled at 9:30 am on Oct 20. I reached dr office around 9:00 and they gave me Valium and put IV. I do not remember anything after 5 minute. I got around 11:30 and reach home 1:00. I really do not remember anything since I went to the operation room on how I reach my home. The only thing I remember was that my mouth was super dry. There were very slight pain but I keep taking pain medication as advice so I did not feel any pain. I was actually happy on the operation day and was thinking is that it ?, I kept drinking a large amount of water throughout the day. I got up in the evening and feel super congested but there were no pain. I had dinner and I started watching TV on my recliner. I watched TV until 2:30 AM and then I passed out but woke up in about 30 minutes with my throat being super dry. I drink some water and then try to sleep but I could not sleep with my mouth open. I watched the TV again for 30 minute and then passed out around 4:30 and woke up again 6:00 am with dry mouth and lips.

I woke up 6:00 am today and got about 1:30 hour of sleep last night. I did not feel any pain but the congestion and discomfort were killing me. My lips were super dry and my throat was killing me. I tried to distract myself by watching TV but that was not helping. My eyes started to swell now and I had tear coming from them. Again congestion and dry throat and lips were the most problematic part of the procedure. I purchased some biotin and lip balm but believe me even they were not helping. I was regretting having surgery today. I was literally scared of the night as I knew I am going to be in pain due to dryness and I know that I would not be able to sleep. So I watched TV as much as I can during the day and drink plenty of water (I should have drink more Gatorade so something else). I still have the mustache dressing and leaking little bit of blood. Watched TV until 2:00 am, tried to sleep but woke up every hour for 10 minute or so. Totally I got 3 hours of sleep today and finally got up at 5:30 AM.