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Cannot wait until this nose is a dime piece. :) - Savannah, GA
UPDATED FROM monicamcarter
2 years post
Change of plans 3 years later!
$7,100
I decided against Dr. G. The more I thought about our visits and viewed the morphed computer images he performed, the more uneasy I felt. He was not on the same page as I was. Totally different result in mind. One of my biggest complaints about my nose are the columella and profile. He wanted to leave the columella alone and only fixed the dorsal hump. And a small amount of tip definition. So.....here we are January 2017. I went for a consult with Dr. Finger ( December 2016) and felt like he understood my main concerns, he spent ample time with me. He and his nurse whom I adored. I felt totally at easy with every word he spoke. He took several photos, drew extensively on his nose diagram paper that goes into surgery. Looked at all 30 (eeek) of my wish list photos. Ha! Apparently he will go with a different method than my previous choice doctor. Closed rhino, removal of dorsal bump, tip refining, no breaking and reducing the columella. Woo! That's a lot. He did stated that the root of my nose will need a graft from my septum and also a graft in the tip. Approximately a 2hr surgery. I'm super excited about it. Occasionally I get a little nervous because this isn't something you can throw at shirt over and hide. Gahhh... Throwing in some recent photos since it's been so long. And a few wish pics.
UPDATED FROM monicamcarter
4 months pre
Tick Tock-Tick Tock
I just download a countdown app for my phone. Haha! I have 130 days until surgery. Geez- that seems really far away. I guess I'd rather hear/see it in days oppose to months.
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Southernbell912
July 3, 2014
Hello hun, how did the surgery go? I would love to see your results!
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G
April 13, 2015
OMG we have exactly the same noses!! Exactly! Also, everything you hate about it is what I hate about mine. Everything! I am dying to see your results!!! Could you private message me maybe? Thanks!
UPDATED FROM monicamcarter
4 months pre
The Consultation went great- The date is SET!!
Dr. Greco is a perfect match for me. He was more than I hoped for. Super detail orientated. Dr. G address all of my concerns, and took his time to answer all my questions. He gave his expert advice on all of my chief complaints. All of my concerns ended up being realistic for my facial features. I am beyond thrilled for May 14th. :) It will fall in between semester for me, so that will work perfectly. I guess now its the waiting game and getting the finances squared away. I really need to search around on here to find out what all you realselfers recommend to purchase as far as pre-op care. If you have any suggestions please comment. Thank you all.
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A
January 3, 2014
I can so relate to your story! I'm glad you found a doctor you're comfortable with. Please keep us updated as you progress through this journey. Spring will be here before you know it. :)
M
January 4, 2014
Yay- Thank you. I will definitely do that. Here's to hoping it flys by. :)
S
January 4, 2014
Wooohooo! congrats to setting a date! I used lots of q-tips!! You may want to pick up: Chapstick, applesauce(chocolate pudding tasted odd to me while recovering), ice packs= set your self up with multiple ice packs in the freezer, so you can always have them ready for swelling and headaches. Lots of pineapple juice to reduce bruising (all I drank was water and Welch's Guava/pineapple juice for the first three days) I also benefited from a humidifier!
I ate toast with butter and jam for a few days and that tasted normal.
I hope some of this helps!
M
January 4, 2014
Gahhh- That's the advice am looking for. I will be going to get ALL that. Did you use a cool mist humidifier or warm? Do you remember if they used a breathing tube on you for the surgery? I am nervous about my throat being sore... Thank you for the advice.
S
January 4, 2014
i used the vicks warm mist. i got it at walmart for $15 in the vicks medicine aisle! ( http://www.walmart.com/ip/Vicks-Warm-Steam-Vaporizer-V150SG2UPC/15423529 )
they did use a breathing tube, i only know that because they told me before hand. i do not remember ever having the breathing tube in or even seeing it though.
Your throat will be sore, mine felt like strep throat! Ask for ice or ice water through a straw after surgery to help. I threw up blood on the car ride home and i think drinking more water would have helped me. The pain from the sore throat is not too bad though, more of an annoyance- just like when you have a bad cold!
M
January 4, 2014
Perfect. I have that same humidifier. Olé Lord. LOL...I am no good with a sore throat. Hopefully it won't be to bad though. Okay..I'll def. Be asking for the ice.
S
April 14, 2015
Good luck! I think u look great anyway but I know we are are own worst critics and that's why I'm having mine done too hahha can't wait to follow your journey!!!
P
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