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Rhinoplasty done at Imagine Plastic Surgery in Riverside mixed feelings about results :(
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Hi everyone. I hope someone can share their...
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Hi everyone. I hope someone can share their similar experience. I had been saving for cosmetic surgery for 5 years and finally decided it was time to take the plunge and do it. I am 27 years old and had been wanting to remove a hump on the bridge of my nose since the age of 14. No one was willing to pay for it and I didn't want to fly oversees to get it done because of the amount of risk associated with surgeries in forgein countries. I saved enough and went with a surgeon who i'd been reading on for about 2 years and his experience with ethnic rhinoplasty. So this morning at 7am I had my first and hopefully last rhinoplasty to define my nose more in the front but look natural because it was lacking a curve and looked a tad bit thick to me. My side profile bothered me more though. It had a hump on the top and drooped down a little when I smiled. I just came home from surgery about 6 hours ago. Although I liked my doctor and his extensive experience I am a little afraid that the front tip has been raised too high. Does the front tip ever move down a little? Is that possible? I just feel like it looks a little fake. Can someone please be honest with me? All my friends and family were against it so its hard to find the support when your all alone on this. :(
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UPDATED FROM chubby_panda
1 day post
Day 2 post op ... swollen eyes and asymmetrical appearance patience is key!!!!!
Hello, I decided to write another review on my progress. My forehead is really really swollen and so are my under eyes but it could be worse. I guess this is normal swelling? I am a bit nervous to see what it will look like. Right now I look like I have this gigantic nose bridge and a bit of a pig nose... I have been reading reviews of people with the same concern and they all say the same thing that it will slowly drop. So I'm really trying to be positive!! Would love to heard from anyone with similar experience? I wasn't told about what to expect afterwards its pretty scary.
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September 11, 2013
you can tell the diff you were pretty before and you only look better.........
September 11, 2013
Way too soon to be worrying....your nose could keep changing for up to 2 years or so.  Swelling last an incredible long time so relax and try not to think about it too much. Ignore the mirrors and try to keep your mind busy. Time will pass and before you know it, you'll be enjoying your new nose. Thanks for sharing with us! best of luck to you.
September 11, 2013
Thank you Faith2012 :) never thought it would be changing even more over time. This is crazy not in a bad way but how this type of surgery changes over time. I never heard of this bf. I'm the first in my family to get this removed. All my siblings are males and they have straight slope like noses which looks great on them. I was the only one born with this bump and a little bit of a droop.
September 11, 2013
The swelling can last as long as 1 year but its the swelling that only you and your doctor will be able to tell. Most people won't even see any difference. If you had your nose done smaller than your prior nose than right now it most likely be similar size not so much shape but even after two weeks most people won't notice but you will for sure. My nose has been changing for 6 to 8 months but at this point its not changing at all. What I see now is what I will have. I am 10 months post up very close to a year and I have a medium thickness skin. The skin type makes a big difference. Those with thin skin heal much quicker than people with my type of skin or thick skin. So it will depend on your type of skin how fast you will heal. Remember noses take a very long time to heal so give it time and don't rush to assume what you see is what you will get as a final result. Swelling is NEVER symmetrical. Your tip most defiantly will drop so don't worry yourself so much. I do understand where you are coming from because I felt similar after my surgery. I was super worried with my nose being pointy and upturned and once he took stitches off literally within few hours it was neither. I say enjoy your stay at home, watch as many movies as you can, and rest. Keep us updated with your progress. :)
September 11, 2013
dont worry the swelling will go down and the "pig nose" will go away as your tip is def going to drop. i think im the only oner who liked the upturned nose piggy look. mine dropped alot over time that ive had to get mine done 3x. have a look at my blog if you want :) you are a pretty girl and im sure your new nose will look awesome!
September 11, 2013
Wow you look great!! sorry you had to go through this 3 times but I like your nose now. I guess its really up to us if we're personally satisfied you know? I can completely understand when I read your post. I do not want to get a revision ever but I would do it if I felt unsatisfied. It just looks really weird right now... trying to get used to this new look is hard.
September 12, 2013
aww thanks girl! :)
i told people i was getting mine done and im not sure why i did cuz once i had it done no one really could tell the difference. it wasnt a huge change or anything. i guess i thought it would look like a different nose so i wanted to prepare myself and others but in the end everyone was like "really, u had it done" lol i dont know if thats good or bad! the first time i had it done i was with an ex and he wasnt thrilled i was getting it done then about 6 months later we broke up and i was single when i had it worked on for the second time but by the third time i was married and my husband was so againist it. i wanted it done sooner when i had first met my husband but he was so against it then and finally after some convincing i told him i need to get this thing fixed cuz with all the money ive spent it does not look good! i really wished he was accepting of it and supportive. but not everybody is. hell, even now i would like to go to a new PS not the same one i went to for the last 3 times and see what he thinks. its true though i should just leave it be as it could get worse and then id wish id never done it. but i cant cuz my husband is holding me back. maybe thats a good thing lol!
keep posting about your progress. i hope you start to love your new nose! you just have to go through all the stages but in the end im sure it will suit you and look great!
September 12, 2013
OMG most men at least in my family have been against it. My boyfriend of 2 years was against it but I told him that it doesn't matter its something I've wanted since the age of 14 and I'm getting it done! lol. Anyway I scheduled the surgery and told him two days before that I was scheduled and he was still against it but not mad at me or anything. I think this is a personal decision and sometimes no one will really understand. I think your nose looks really good now. You can tell a difference between the last two operations so maybe its good to take a little break and try and get accustomed to it. I also wanted to tell my friends but bc they were all like "nooo you don't even need it!!" or "that's what makes you YOU" which I understand their concept but its a personal choice and no one can really tell you yes or no. Your going to do what makes you happy. I did have high expectations like I wanted the perfect nose and I think that's not a good thing. I realized it won't be perfect but it will be a BIG improvement. Thank you for the kind words I will try and be patient. The swelling has only gotten better these past 4 days now so I'm happy about that. :)
September 12, 2013
Oh and your friends not noticing is actually a good thing!! I was so scared I'd end up looking like Latoya Jackson (no offense to anyone). I think the surgeon still kept your natural shape but altered it and made it look better and that's a good thing!!! I guess our friends don't look at our faces closely on a daily basis so they won't remember what we "used" to look like. They'll think its our hair or something. I hope that's the response I get!! lol
September 13, 2013
ya, its true they dont look at our faces and analyze a certain feature a bizillion times a day like we do. haha! im glad your boyfriend didnt freak after you told him you were having the surgery in 2 days. god, my husband or bfs in the past would kill me. men just dont understand LOL! but you are so right. this is a choice made by the individual. we are doing it for us and no one else. i had the idea of the perfect nose too but the surgeon can only work with what you have and only do so much. thanks for the sweet compliments. my nose def looks better after the third time but sucks i had to go through all that 3 times. i thought after one time it would be good but for some reason my nose just changes over the years.
anyways, keep me posted on how your doing pretty girl :)
UPDATED FROM chubby_panda
2 days post
Post OP day 3!!
Hello everyone. I been taking Arnica and Bromelain and it seems like with those two the swelling and bruising isn't as bad but its still there. I have medium thick/thin skin. That's what the doctor who performed my surgery told me. So i'm thinking my results will take a little longer.... i'm not patient in the first place. So this is torture!! I want to see what it looks like underneath but I'm terrified to look. The space between my upper lip and nose looks really long. I don't understand that and never even noticed that would be more noticeable with rhinoplasty. But I'm also thinking its because of the swelling? I smile and my upper lip covers most of my upper teeth so i look really funny. I'm praying everything turns out okay.... this was a huge step for me. I did this right before school started which I'll be going back the end of this month. Hopefully the swelling has reduced by then. Please share your experiences!! would love to hear from you all! :)
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September 11, 2013
It is sooooo common to feel like your tip is too high, especially if it drooped a bit to begin with. I think it looks fabulous and I'm not just saying that. You're beautiful!
Please keep us updated as you continue to heal.
September 11, 2013
Thank you Angiemcc I guess its such a drastic change. I have been wanting this for the past 14 years but finally decided it was time. I saved up for years for this. I just hope my hard work and effort pays off!!! I have to see my doc tomorrow. Will post update on that. :)
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