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I finally had the courage to go ahead
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Rhinoplasty
daisey007April 30, 2020
$9,073
After many years of wanting a nose job, I finally had the courage to go ahead.
I am currently 10 weeks post op and how I feel about my nose changes from time to time. As I have thick skin, I am still swollen although I had a closed rhinoplasty. Dr Rochira used preservation rhinoplasty which is a less traumatic technique therefore the recovery was very good. I didn’t have bones broken, just rasp used to ‘shave’ off some bone and mainly tip work done. The cast and splints were removed on day 5. When removed, I felt much better. I will update the review and post pictures as time goes by
I am currently 10 weeks post op and how I feel about my nose changes from time to time. As I have thick skin, I am still swollen although I had a closed rhinoplasty. Dr Rochira used preservation rhinoplasty which is a less traumatic technique therefore the recovery was very good. I didn’t have bones broken, just rasp used to ‘shave’ off some bone and mainly tip work done. The cast and splints were removed on day 5. When removed, I felt much better. I will update the review and post pictures as time goes by
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UPDATED FROM daisey007
4 months post
Steroid injections
daisey007June 24, 2020
Sorry for the slow updates.... been quite busy! So a month or two ago I disliked my new nose. It lacked definition post op and I felt that the surgery was a complete waste as the difference was extremely minor and my nose was still too big for my face. I contacted Dr Rochira who explained that as I have thick skin I may not see the results I want but also explained that I need at least 1 year to see better results. He said he will see me as soon as lockdown restrictions are lifted which he did. So I saw him on Saturday and I had steroid injections to my nose to help reduce swelling and internal scarring. I hope to see a difference 2 weeks post injection. It’s very common for people with thick skin to have steroid injections as thick skin retains swelling much longer. Fingers crossed I see even more definition after the injections. Dr Rochira says if I see a benefit I would have another shot after 6 weeks to improve the results further. Looking at my nose and by touching it, I can already feel a slight improvement which is very reassuring. Will post more updates after 2 weeks
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July 1, 2020
Oh gosh I think I may end up in your situation! Never knew this could happen with thick skin! Hope it all works out for you
UPDATED FROM daisey007
5 months post
Steroid injections work!
daisey007July 3, 2020
Ok so after 2 weeks from having the steroid injections I can confirm they work! My nose looks more refined after the injection. My family have noticed the change too. I feel that the front view of my nose Is much better now. Advice for thick skin patient: ask your surgeon about steroid injections! I’ll post pictures hopefully soon
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