POSTED UNDER Rhinoplasty REVIEWS
28 Yrs, Married, Mother of 3 - San Antonio, TX
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I had surgery on july 17 it was a rhino/...
WORTH IT$6,800
I had surgery on july 17 it was a rhino/ septoplasty. I was really nervous about sedation and seemed it was all a dream. I knew it was what I had been wanting since I could remember. I was getting my hump fixed which was my main concern cause I really hated my profile. As soon as the nurse gave me my margarita I was out in seconds . I don't remember a thing, when I woke the procedure was complete. Really and truly my only regret was not doing the procedure when I was younger. This is day 4 after surgery and I'm feeling great no pain at all. Stopped pain med on day 2. A little discomfort with the cast but other than that it really looks worse than it feels. My doc did not pack my nose so I breathe really well but it's hard to talk still cause of my upper lip. Hope this helps I know I was in here daily reading everyone else's, so thank u for posting it's helped along the way.
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July 22, 2014
You must be so excited to see your new nose! I hope you are happy with it. Keep us posted:)
July 23, 2014
Thanks for paying it forward and starting your story on RealSelf! I'm looking forward to your big reveal (keep in mind that you will be swollen for quite a while after the cast comes off). And hooray for no packing!!!
UPDATED FROM Claireslovebug
6 days post
Cast is off!
So doc took the cast off yesterday. I was so excited but scared at the same time. My doc and the nurses kept laughing cause I am so stiff I was terrified of hurting myself. They cleaned my nostrils and gently took off the cast and stitches. Then he taped it up for swelling and let me see what my final results would look like. He assured me that swelling would be there for a good while. I saw my profile and all I could say was how satisfied I was. I was speechless satisfied is not the word I was looking for. If u could think of a word that describes ( thankful, blessed, happy, estatic) all in one, that's what I was feeling. I got home at9 pm and went straight to the restroom to try to take off the tape. I'm so happy it's like I'm dreaming! Very unreal! I love my doctor, I wouldn't even mine keeping my swollen nose forever. Let me show u all the difference. My before pic is embarrassing for me, I dislike it and it makes me feel horrible! I'm doing this to help any readers out there going through the same thing. I know how u feel. It's gonna be just fine ! My confidence is just boosting!
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July 23, 2014
Wow!!! What an amazing result! I am so happy for you. It looks perfect.
July 23, 2014
Your nose looks SO good!! My nose is similar to yours so I hope it turns out just as pretty as yours did :)
February 20, 2015
Hi Claireslovebug! I am scheduled for a rhinoplasty with Dr. Garza in two weeks! I'm so excited and nervous all at the same time... You look fantastic and I'm so excited to hear you're happy with Dr. Garza and your outcome. Any tips or info you could share?
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