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Rhinoplasty gave me increased confidence
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Rhinoplasty Gave Me the Confidence I Never Had
Intuitive226608June 12, 2021
WORTH IT
From as young as 12 years old I’ve hated my nose and wanted this procedure done. I am 24 and made the decision to get this done before my wedding in 2022. I had my rhinoplasty done on may 28th 2021. The results have exceeded my expectations and I got the nose I’ve always wanted. Dr Patel is amazing at what he does. He listens to the patient and he has a wonderful bedside manner. Everything that is in other reviews about him are true, he is the best. The staff at his office and the staff that was at the hospital where the procedure was done were all very nice and supportive throughout the whole procedure. I only had one consultation with one doctor which is usually not recommended when choosing a surgeon, but I got the results that I wanted. My nose was crooked from the front, and had a small bump on the side profile. My main concern was to have a straight nose from the front view, and I wanted a slight ski slope. So far my results are almost identical to the pre op photos that Dr Patel gave me at the consultation. I’m currently only 2 weeks post op, so my nose will only get better from here. If you’re thinking about getting this procedure done, absolutely do it if you’re able to. I’ve struggled with body dysmorphia my entire life with my nose making me feel so insecure that I did not want to leave the house at times because I didn’t want people to look at me. Since getting my rhinoplasty I no longer feel that way. My BDD isn’t cured but the symptoms have been greatly decreased. I am so very happy with my decision to go through with the procedure, and thank you Dr Patel for giving me the nose I’ve always wanted!
UPDATED FROM Intuitive226608
2 months post
Still extremely happy!! 8 weeks update
Intuitive226608July 21, 2021
Just wanted to post an update, and mention some things that no one really talks about post op. For starters, going back to work was very difficult. I was weak, and felt dizzy from just walking around. I don’t have a physical job at all but just moving around was hard after surgery. I went back to work after ten days. Each week I felt more myself. My nose would also ache after an 8 hour shift in the early weeks, and be sore from just moving my head from side to side too fast. My face was also very stiff for about six weeks, with my upper lip looking strange and not being able to smile normally. This took about six weeks to subside, but when my nose swells up the stiff feeling returns slightly. Smiling is also a little painful the first few weeks since it pulls on the incisions. But what I want to talk about the most is the uneven swelling that occurs and how it changes by the day, and sometimes even by the hour. Since my nose was previously crooked, this alarmed me like crazy since some days my nose looked crooked again due to the swelling. But I know now that it’s just swelling which will eventually go away. Rhinoplasty is a procedure that requires patience which I didn’t really consider before going into the operation. I just desperately wanted to look different than I did, and I didn’t think about how extreme surgery really is. Most people downplay how you really feel in the early weeks post op but recovery is a journey. With all that being said I would go under the knife with Dr Patel again in a heartbeat. So extremely happy with my results! I can’t wait until I am one year post op.
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3 months post
Uneven swelling.
Intuitive226608August 5, 2021
Hello! I just wanted to elaborate on the issue of uneven swelling. Around 1 month post op I started getting bumpy swelling on the sides of my nose. It would switch sides, so I was pretty confident that it was only swelling which would subside in time. However, I’d be lying if I said that the appearance of my nose didn’t upset me. Considering my nose was crooked, the way the swelling made my nose appear twisted again made me quite concerned. I am two months post op now and the uneven swelling was going on for a month. I really hope that the bumps don’t come back. The uneven swelling has been gone for a few days now, and mt nose is completely straight again. Just wanted to share some (ugly) pics to help anyone else going through their rhinoplasty journey. Like I said in my other update, this procedure really is a journey and my nose looks different everyday (sometimes by the hour). I am confident that any negative appearances will be temporary.
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January 7, 2022
Wanted to take a moment to thank you for posting your updates. I've read about post-op swelling... and I even *thought* I was prepared for the swelling...(yeah, nope.). I'm realizing I wasn't at all prepared for the drastic changes in swelling (like you said, everyday!). Some days, it feels like the tip of my nose looks bigger than before surgery (and that can be super depressing!). It helps to read other experiences, and to reaffirm this is part of the journey! Thank you!
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