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2 weeks post-op rhinoplasty - swollen with cute & small profile
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Dr Mejía is a Magician
Giving655839February 12, 2022
WORTH IT
Okay so I’m giving dr Mejía 4 stars because there were some things that weren’t clear for it to have been a 5 star experience.
Remember everyone’s experience is different, what I felt you might not feel, but I really wanted to share my experience to maybe help someone out.
Rhinoplasty does not hurt at all (I didn’t even feel the need to take the pain medication, but I did anyway because it was recommended). Waking up right after surgery I was shocked at how normal I felt, but following throughout the day things become more uncomfortable. I don’t want to scare anyone but I felt as if I was drowning in my own blood. It’s extremely uncomfortable and hard to breathe swallow or talk, you start to panic. You just have to try to remain calm and entertained and remember it’s all part of the process of healing. Luckily the worst night was the first night, the second day I felt way better and was able to eat.
Although it might be extremely difficult try to eat and drink some water as much as you can. I got dehydrated and nauseous and had to go to the clinic for an iv and some nausea medication.
The second day bruising was worse and the third day swelling was at it’s highest. I’d say from the third day on you begin to feel more like yourself, moving around etc.
Looking at the pre and post op pictures they take I was in shock. Dr Mejía is a magician, I couldn’t believe he had transformed my nose the way he did, all while making it look extremely natural. Buttttt once he removed my cast ( not everyone requires a cast btw) I wasn’t in love with my nose. It was super swollen, it’s still super swollen and im 2 weeks post op today. I know it’s all part of the process and that it will take time for the swelling to go down, especially in my case where he made my nose significantly smaller. I will say I love my new profile, it’s looks so cute and small. I have noticed that with each day I do notice my nose get better and better, I can’t wait to see how it will look 3, 6 months post op.
Some tips to remember:
Stay calm, try to watch your favorite movie or show, and have some company.
Lots of ice in the eye area to help with bruising and swelling
Follow medication and instructions to avoid worst case scenario
Do the nasal cleanses often.
Remember everyone’s experience is different, what I felt you might not feel, but I really wanted to share my experience to maybe help someone out.
Rhinoplasty does not hurt at all (I didn’t even feel the need to take the pain medication, but I did anyway because it was recommended). Waking up right after surgery I was shocked at how normal I felt, but following throughout the day things become more uncomfortable. I don’t want to scare anyone but I felt as if I was drowning in my own blood. It’s extremely uncomfortable and hard to breathe swallow or talk, you start to panic. You just have to try to remain calm and entertained and remember it’s all part of the process of healing. Luckily the worst night was the first night, the second day I felt way better and was able to eat.
Although it might be extremely difficult try to eat and drink some water as much as you can. I got dehydrated and nauseous and had to go to the clinic for an iv and some nausea medication.
The second day bruising was worse and the third day swelling was at it’s highest. I’d say from the third day on you begin to feel more like yourself, moving around etc.
Looking at the pre and post op pictures they take I was in shock. Dr Mejía is a magician, I couldn’t believe he had transformed my nose the way he did, all while making it look extremely natural. Buttttt once he removed my cast ( not everyone requires a cast btw) I wasn’t in love with my nose. It was super swollen, it’s still super swollen and im 2 weeks post op today. I know it’s all part of the process and that it will take time for the swelling to go down, especially in my case where he made my nose significantly smaller. I will say I love my new profile, it’s looks so cute and small. I have noticed that with each day I do notice my nose get better and better, I can’t wait to see how it will look 3, 6 months post op.
Some tips to remember:
Stay calm, try to watch your favorite movie or show, and have some company.
Lots of ice in the eye area to help with bruising and swelling
Follow medication and instructions to avoid worst case scenario
Do the nasal cleanses often.
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