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3rd is a Charm!

UPDATED FROM Nikki25
2 years post

11 month Update

Nikki25
WORTH IT$14,000
I have to say that this has been a journey and I am a better person because of it. God has always been by my side even on my darkest moments. The redness is still on my nose but less noticeable. I have not been to the doctor due to the corona virus. I believe I have some scar tissue on my nose and when I see the doctor I will be talking to him about it. I only have one scar with a more noticeable dent but not sure what I want to do about it. Thanks for all your comments and support during this journey. Stay safe but mostly stay bless!!!

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Mark Checcone, MD

Mark Checcone, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (3)

May 22, 2020
A huge improvement from your original nose.
June 14, 2020
Thanks Mel1white!!! I am happy with my new nose.
June 22, 2020
Hey i read it all and didn’t feel it was right to leave without leaving u a comment! You’re such an inspiration not easy what you went and still going through. Keep going.... you will reach it soon enough!
April 23, 2021
Beautiful!
UPDATED FROM Nikki25
2 years post

6 months Follow up visit

Nikki25
Went to see the doctor for my 6 month post stem cell treatment. I don’t see many changes since I look at my nose every day but I have to confess that the struggle is real. I have my moment where I just can’t stop crying when looking at my nose and become depress. I never imagine getting a bacteria after surgery and nevertheless seeing my nose with dents. Keep me on your prayers. My doctor wants to wait another 6 months because my nose is still changing. I got another IPL treatment to help reduce the redness and will be seeing the doctor in a few months. Merry Christmas to all and happy new year.

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December 27, 2019
Hello pretty I had a bad experience with a nose job that has left me with health problems, which made me realize that I should never have surgery. I know what it feels like, I also cry and ask God because someday it will be solved. I will pray for you and for all those who are going through the same. Blessings
June 14, 2020
Thanks Friendly5796! Stay bless!!
January 1, 2020
Hi Nikki How are you? I just read your hole story. Thinking of you. Hugs Lise
June 14, 2020
I am doing much better and staying positive. This is a marathon not a sprint just trusting God all the way. Thanks for keeping me on your thoughts.
January 4, 2020
Thanks for your update. I totally get that what you're going through isn't easy...But I think the redness has improved. Even just looking back at June, it seems your skin is doing better.
June 14, 2020
I am noticing the scars healing and the doctor is doing IPL treatments for the redness. The nose is swelled still.
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February 4, 2020
Hi there, I haven't followed your journey yet however, I felt obliged to comment and say I think your nose looks quite lovely and natural to me! I hope all is well.
May 16, 2020
Thanks
UPDATED FROM Nikki25
2 years post

Follow up visit and update

Nikki25
Hello everyone, I just want to share my progress on this journey and want to thank all the people that have been praying for me. This journey has made stronger and more resilient. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger is my new motto and I am trusting God on this season of my life and learning so much from it. I have to say that the stem cell treatment has done wonders to my nose and strongly recommend this treatment. The doctor did an IPL treatment on my nose to remove the redness. Still have to wait for the swelling to come down and the skin to finish healing. I am going to wait 4-6 months to see when the skin stops healing.

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October 12, 2019
You look amazing. So so happy for you :)
December 26, 2019
Thanks Marcusi!!!
December 31, 2019
Hi Nikki,
I am so happy and glad is resolving. What is the treatment with stem cells? What did you actually do? If you are able to provide more details about the stem cells treatment i would appreciate it! Thank you.
May 16, 2020
Basically they extracted the stems cells from belly fat and injected them in my nose.