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6 months PO, very happy with the results
UPDATED FROM ACL2016
6 months post
6 months post surgery and very happy
ACL2016February 23, 2017
WORTH IT$8,000
This whole thing has been a very positive experience for me. I had my 6 month check up yesterday, and my doctor was happy with the results and so am I. The flat spot on my nose is 95% gone, there is a narrow flat area that really only shows up when my skin is oily and I'm really looking for it in the mirror. The bridge is narrow, and my profile is more attractive. Before surgery, I literally obsessed over the appearance of my nose on a daily basis. I think probably every single time I looked in a mirror I I fixated on my nose and how unhappy I was with it. I am so happy to say that those days are long gone! Now I look at myself in the mirror and i just see my face, no more obsessing or having negative thoughts. Wish I would have done it years ago!
UPDATED FROM ACL2016
1 month post
1 month Post Op
ACL2016September 16, 2016
Just thought I would check in and post some pictures of my one month results. So far I am pleased with the results. I love my new front view as well as the oblique view. I'm still a little unhappy with the side view, I still think it is overprojected. I'm hoping that this is just swelling. One unexpected result is that the doctor fixed the drooping tip when I open my mouth wide or make an exaggerated smile. Lol this is a goofy smile to demonstrate the droopy tip, this is not how I regularly smile :).
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September 17, 2016
Wow! You should be very happy as you look even more beautiful. He was really on point with matching the morphs! I think your side view is beautiful as well and don't view it as over projected for your face. Please don't touch your nose again! It's perfect now
November 9, 2016
I'm obsessed with your side profile.my idea of perfection. And every other angle I'd also beautiful. I would be very happy in your position!
UPDATED FROM ACL2016
14 days post
2 weeks Post Op! Very Happy
ACL2016August 30, 2016
I just thought I would post some updated pictures to show how my nose is healing and to let anyone who is reading know that I am very pleased with the results so far. Right after I removed my splint, there was a small bump on the bridge on the right side. I've been so worried about touching my nose and doing any damage that I only just sort of barely touched it.... I was finally brave enough to give it a little pressure and it seems to be soft, which is a relief that it is only swelling. I'm still a little worried that the tip looks too large, could be swelling, but I know that the doctor wasn't going to change the tip.... I guess it would be natural for the tip to look wider now that there is no more wide bridge to balance it out. Overall, I am happy with the results. Is my nose now a cute little model nose that someone might put on their "wish list"? Probably not. Is it ten times better than it was before? ABSOLUTELY! And I still look like me. In fact, even though I told all my friends and family, no one else has noticed. (Or else they are too polite to ask?!?) Several people asked me why I had a black eye, but no comments on my nose.
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August 30, 2016
I think you'll probably still notice swelling decrease for another couple months. I think you are so gorgeous that you'd look good with a potato for a nose. The overall boxy-ness of your bridge from before is gone and I think your new nose looks natural and suits you!
August 31, 2016
You look lovely. Like you were born with this nose. It will still get more refined with time. Thanks for posting.
August 31, 2016
Thank you ... Yes it is true that the nose will change shape with time! I just have to be patient :)
August 31, 2016
You look absolutely beautiful. I see very nice rhinoplasties but they change the face completely. Also it so perfect it is obvious rhinoplasty was done but yours is so natural looking. It looks like you never had surgery and this is your normal nose. Your surgeon is talented and skilled to be able to do this. That's what I love about my nose. I look the same but a natural, improved version of me. I have a friend who the surgeon took away her beauty by giving her a overdone, surgical nose. She looks so different. That's why I didn't go to him. I took the chance with my surgeon. I'm glad I did. Love life with your new nose!
August 31, 2016
Thank you! One reason I chose Dr. Portuese was because of his extensive rhinoplasty gallery. You can tell that he makes subtle changes to improve the nose without making it look "overdone."
August 31, 2016
It looks great!!! Congratulations!! It's like the morph you made pretty much:-)
September 1, 2016
That was actually a morphed image I received at my consultation... but yes I agree that my nose ended up very very similar :).
September 2, 2016
Yes, and it's going to get even more refined when he swelling goes. Lucky lady! You look great! Great job to the surgeon! He seems great, I love reading his answers when people ask questions:-)
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