Excited for my surgery which is a little less than two months away

I really hate posting my before pictures. Every time I post a picture on social media, I would take a few minutes to change the shape of my nose with an Airbrush app. I decided to do something about it. I was going to use my original PS but he closed up shop and really did not specialize in facial surgery (I'm not really pleased with my lower face/neck lift). I am so glad I had no choice but to go with my second option, Dr. Gayner. His office is closer to my home, he specializes in nose jobs, is knowledgeable and truthful and is personable (not dry). The staff is very nice and I can tell that they are dedicated. I am excited for my surgery which is a little less than two months away.

I went to my pre-op appointment two weeks prior to surgery. Before I even sat down I was informed that my appointment had to be changed to five days earlier or a week later. I had a conflict with the first date offered so I chose the one-week postponement. They say there’s a reason for everything. I got sick (not Covid) with mostly chest congestion, 10 days prior to surgery. My General Practitioner gave me meds and I was ready for surgery on the postponed date, January 17.

I am getting a little hump smoothed and thinning my bridge/dorsum and my main reason, remove volume from the tip of my nose.

Day of Surgery
I live less than two miles from the surgery center. My ride picked me up six minutes before I had to be there and we arrived on time. Check in was smooth, little waiting nor was I rushed. When I was told to put on my gown, I was informed that I could keep my underwear and yoga pants on! Loved that – felt less vulnerable.

During my pre-op, Dr.Gayner said that there would be very little pain, if any, made no strict demands of keeping the “splint” absolutely dry (showering permitted when I felt like it), and he told me that he doesn’t use packing (maybe for my type of needs). I really thought him and his assistant were down-playing the severity. Geez, was I wrong! Dr.Gayner is talented! When I woke up I was able to breathe through my nose (I thought nostril breathing would be nonexistent). It felt kind of burny. And the bridge of my nose was a little achy. I really wasn’t groggy.

I stayed at my mother’s house which is just thirty feet away from my house. I stayed with her for about eight hours and felt good enough to walk home. The fresh air felt good and it was nice to be in my own house where I have the temperature cooler.

First Morning
I’m done with the moustache dressing. I cleaned out the crust from my nostril edges. I have a little bruising and a little swollen around my eyes. The tip of my nose may be bruised or it could be the doctor’s markings. Either way, not a big deal. My forehead is a little swollen too, it looks like a got fresh injections of Botox ;-) I feel great!