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Best decision! My quality of life has greatly improved
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Best decision!
HMcK1January 12, 2020
WORTH IT$9,500
Nearing 9 months postop and I couldn't be happier! In April 2019, I had septo-rhinoplasty with Dr. Cote in addition to extensive sinus surgery with his partner, my ENT Dr. Cutler, including turbanite reduction and cavity drainage. I've suffered with chronic sinusitis since I can remember so surgery was suggested after all other resources were exhausted. Once set, I decided to enquire about Dr. Cote's cosmetic practice, Faces First, and I am so glad I did. I knew I was in great hands as I had seen Dr. Cote a few times for previous sinus infections and I knew he was double board-certified in Otolaryngology and facial plastic surgery. He is incredibly professional and personable and his expertise and skill produced my very natural best result.
I developed a rather prominent dorsal hump during my youth and have wanted a straighter profile since then. He did exactly what I had asked. I feel now that my nose fits my face and I am very grateful for his work.
Dr. Cote's assistant Liz was incredibly helpful throughout the process as were both Danelle and Darryl in reception. I also had the pleasure of having a microdermabrasion facial with Kimberly 5 weeks after cast removal. Both office locations, Denver and Lone Tree, are fantastic.
With all I had done, I was back to work in 13 days. My bruising and swelling were minimal. Dr. Cote gave me Vita Medica's Arnica Montana caps which I started taking a week prior and I purchased more in addition as well as their external gel, Arnica and K. I also purchased quercetin and bromelain from the site. I do believe these supplements aided tremendously in my recovery, in addition to icing. I iced just as I was told, and a nurse in the recovery area suggested I fill gloves with peas which worked very well. (The operation took place at Harvard Park Surgery Center; I thought everything went well there and my anesthesiologist was wonderful.)
The first 5 days were rough just as I was told they would be. Minimal pain but tons of sinus pressure. Dr. Cote warned me that the 5th day would be the worst and I do remember it being pretty unpleasant so I was appreciative of the info. I slept in a seated upright position for longer than I needed to (past 6 weeks) as I didn't want to ruin my results. Sleeping in that position was hard for me so I was grateful to be off work those first two weeks.
My cast was removed 8 days after surgery. Liz did an amazing job, she was very gentle and thorough. I immediately felt better as I could finally breathe through my nose. And once I looked at the results, I thought I'd start crying. Yes, I was swollen just like I knew I would be, but I could already tell that it was perfect. Really similar to my morphs.
I told some people that I was having it done and all have been impressed with my results. Some people didn't know I had anything done and I was grateful for that as I really wanted to have the most natural result possible. I've seen Dr. Cote a few times for postop visits and I believe he is happy with my results. I know I technically have another 9 months until final results but I feel so positive at this point and am already beyond happy, which is an understatement. Both the aesthetic and medical issues I was having have been remedied so my quality of life has greatly improved. I hope next week's postop visit goes as smoothly as the others.
I developed a rather prominent dorsal hump during my youth and have wanted a straighter profile since then. He did exactly what I had asked. I feel now that my nose fits my face and I am very grateful for his work.
Dr. Cote's assistant Liz was incredibly helpful throughout the process as were both Danelle and Darryl in reception. I also had the pleasure of having a microdermabrasion facial with Kimberly 5 weeks after cast removal. Both office locations, Denver and Lone Tree, are fantastic.
With all I had done, I was back to work in 13 days. My bruising and swelling were minimal. Dr. Cote gave me Vita Medica's Arnica Montana caps which I started taking a week prior and I purchased more in addition as well as their external gel, Arnica and K. I also purchased quercetin and bromelain from the site. I do believe these supplements aided tremendously in my recovery, in addition to icing. I iced just as I was told, and a nurse in the recovery area suggested I fill gloves with peas which worked very well. (The operation took place at Harvard Park Surgery Center; I thought everything went well there and my anesthesiologist was wonderful.)
The first 5 days were rough just as I was told they would be. Minimal pain but tons of sinus pressure. Dr. Cote warned me that the 5th day would be the worst and I do remember it being pretty unpleasant so I was appreciative of the info. I slept in a seated upright position for longer than I needed to (past 6 weeks) as I didn't want to ruin my results. Sleeping in that position was hard for me so I was grateful to be off work those first two weeks.
My cast was removed 8 days after surgery. Liz did an amazing job, she was very gentle and thorough. I immediately felt better as I could finally breathe through my nose. And once I looked at the results, I thought I'd start crying. Yes, I was swollen just like I knew I would be, but I could already tell that it was perfect. Really similar to my morphs.
I told some people that I was having it done and all have been impressed with my results. Some people didn't know I had anything done and I was grateful for that as I really wanted to have the most natural result possible. I've seen Dr. Cote a few times for postop visits and I believe he is happy with my results. I know I technically have another 9 months until final results but I feel so positive at this point and am already beyond happy, which is an understatement. Both the aesthetic and medical issues I was having have been remedied so my quality of life has greatly improved. I hope next week's postop visit goes as smoothly as the others.
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