Have Finally Done It! 44 Yr Old Fixing a Nasal Deformity. The Family Nose :( - Seattle, WA

What a weight off! Although, because I have thick skin, a cortisone shot was needed. Still puffy and the shot did hurt. Small quick pricks, the numbing from the topical pain med the Dr applied helped, and I'm out the door. But not without well wishes and congrats from the staff. I'll need to come in three or four times in the next year for cortisone shots, so it was more like see you soon. They are all helpful and so friendly.
My nose is hard and swollen, the bruises are yellowing and still dark in areas. So far I am happy that my nose is straighter than it has ever been (since the pool incident in 4th grade, anyway).
I have months of healing to go, and will try to update as things progress. So far, it has been what I expected and wanted. I will never have a perfect nose, but I am not perfect, so it will be fine. Looking forward to smiling at a camera and people without such worry about my schnozz.
These are some alternating before and after photos. Hope you can see the differences.

I didn't consider how much spring allergies would affect me here, although I don't know if this pressure is normal, or enhanced by seasonal stuff. This splint feels like a brick on my face and I can't wait to get it off today!
Bruising is still dark, but fading, and puffiness has gone down. My face is peeling where it was the most swollen, and I have two tiny pimples on my nose, I also am looking forward to a proper face wash! Be sure to have lots of cotton balls and stringent face cleaner on hand, Soothing lotions and oils, too. The bridge area, between my eyes, seems raised and swollen. I'm sure that will go down after more time.

I hope to report back with a happy splint-free face! And a photo or two.

Today it feels like I have severe allergies and my nose will never become unstuffy. It is hard to the touch, and hurts when I do. I continue to clean with just the tip of a qtip and have used Oceana saline spray just twice. I also recommend soothing eye drops. Lots of purple around eyes but most of the puffiness has gone done (no more New York style pizza, ahem...) . The splint is bothersome, but holds my glasses well. Two more days and the splint is removed. Can barely stand it. So, to keep busy, we've been all over town doing tourist things. I get some weird stares, but I don't mind. Only two people have asked (while at a store and once on a tour) what happened. They both had a "nose" story to share and were very nice. On a sailboat tour, a reporter from the Seattle Times was along, doing a write up on sailing, etc. He was taking tons of photos, then mentioned that if we didn't want our photo taken for any reason, just say so. Hello! "No Photos, Please!" The boat had a good laugh, and eased any tension anyone may have had due to my bandage and bruises. I recommend anyone who is healing from this surgery to go out anyway, if you're feeling good. The time will pass quicker, you'll have fun, and who cares what people think? Of course, I'm not in my hometown, either.

These photos are of a before (showing crookedness) and 4 day post op (less crook!) It is very strange to smile. Upper lip is stiff. Same with brows.