Loved it at first, but now there’s complications

On October 24, 2022, I had a minor revision with Dr. Hamilton. My revision surgery went very well and my post-op recovery was surprisingly easy. My cast was removed October 31 and I am extremely happy with the results. Although there is swelling, as expected, my nose is symmetrical and I am very pleased with my appearance now.

I am now three months postop, and unfortunately, my healing process has not gone well. I had a nasal valve collapse on my right side, making my frontal view disproportionate. Due to this, One side looks more pushed in and pinched than the other, as well as one nostril/side appears lifted higher than the other side. I’ve also had a lot of swelling on the other side, which I’ve had to get steroid injections for. We are already discussing the possibility of a revision to fix the collapse. However, that will not be able to happen until the one year mark. I’m currently unhappy overall, and feel more self-conscious than I used to be. But I am more happy with my profile than before and people do say that what I described isn’t too noticeable until I point it out.

I just had a rhinoplasty on March 29, 2021. I had my cast removed yesterday (April 6) and I’m already thrilled with the results!! I anticipated not loving my nose right away, as I watched many vlogs from others who underwent this procedure and stated they didn’t like their nose at first due to swelling, but I LOVE my nose already. I can’t remember the last time I felt pretty, but yesterday I actually felt physically happy with my appearance. I have been wanting a rhinoplasty for the past 15 years and am so glad I chose Dr. Hamilton.