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Rhinoplasty Ahoy! - Stanford, CA
UPDATED FROM summersalts
11 days post
Pics/comparisons
summersaltsNovember 4, 2013
$9,400
The difference is SMALL, but it's definitely visible! Tip dropped by a couple millimeters, and the swelling in my face is almost completely gone. My nose finally looks like it it's my own! All strange "sensations" have almost completely stopped as well. :)
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UPDATED FROM summersalts
10 days post
More first impressions - 10 days post op
summersaltsNovember 2, 2013
So, I'm 10 days post op, 4 days from cast removal. I initially thought I looked piggy and that my tip was too pointed and high for my face. My still-swollen cheeks didn't help much either. I was VERY unsure about how I felt about the results. But of course, thanks to Realself and all your amazing reviews, I know better than to make a snap judgment right after cast removal!
After a couple days of scooting around town and seeing my friends and family, I have to say: My rhinoplasty is probably one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Not only is my new nose a drastic improvement from my old one, but it is somehow still natural looking on my face. My aesthetician did not notice a thing, which is surprising because I see her every month. My (usually very critical) family pretty much agreed across the board that my face looks more "gentle" and less "angry," and that it is very harmonious with my other features. My cousin said I look more girly and cute now, and my smile has improved (no droop!) My mom and dad were at first surprised at my piggy tip too, but after just a couple days, the tip has already dropped a bit - maybe 1 or 2 mms. Now that my tip has dropped and my swelling in the cheeks is gone, it really does look like it suits my face.
I really have to give my hats off to Dr. M. Not only did he give me teh results I was hoping to achieve, but he did it in a way that is suitable to my natural features. My incision is already invisible- almost fully healed and imperceptible, and I feel so much better about myself. Seriously. I'll post pics or maybe a full panoramic video soon. I'm ecstatic about the results!!!!
PS: if any of you would prefer to see pics w/o me covering the eyes, feel free to PM. I know it's hard to see w/o the full pic sometimes, and I'm happy to share with other community members who have shared their own story.
After a couple days of scooting around town and seeing my friends and family, I have to say: My rhinoplasty is probably one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Not only is my new nose a drastic improvement from my old one, but it is somehow still natural looking on my face. My aesthetician did not notice a thing, which is surprising because I see her every month. My (usually very critical) family pretty much agreed across the board that my face looks more "gentle" and less "angry," and that it is very harmonious with my other features. My cousin said I look more girly and cute now, and my smile has improved (no droop!) My mom and dad were at first surprised at my piggy tip too, but after just a couple days, the tip has already dropped a bit - maybe 1 or 2 mms. Now that my tip has dropped and my swelling in the cheeks is gone, it really does look like it suits my face.
I really have to give my hats off to Dr. M. Not only did he give me teh results I was hoping to achieve, but he did it in a way that is suitable to my natural features. My incision is already invisible- almost fully healed and imperceptible, and I feel so much better about myself. Seriously. I'll post pics or maybe a full panoramic video soon. I'm ecstatic about the results!!!!
PS: if any of you would prefer to see pics w/o me covering the eyes, feel free to PM. I know it's hard to see w/o the full pic sometimes, and I'm happy to share with other community members who have shared their own story.
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UPDATED FROM summersalts
7 days post
Getting used to it!
summersaltsOctober 30, 2013
Day 1 of new nosedom. Of course I'm expecting things to shift and move around, but I think I love it. My profile is particularly amazing! I'll be posting lots of new pics...
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October 31, 2013
I love it too! How did you not bruise????
October 31, 2013
Thank you!! I used a buttload of this: Triderma Diabetic Bruise Healing Cream (I'm not a diabetic but I tend to heal from bruises quite slowly). I applied it 2x a day around the cast and my bandages, VERY GENTLY rubbing it under my eyes where it was the worst. 4 days later, it was yellow- a sign it was almost healed! I'm officially 100% sure that Arnica works. Why? I have a bruise on my wrist from where the anesthesiologist inserted my IV, which still hasn't healed... and yet- my whole face has. Not a trace! :) Hope that helps. I'm going to write them a GLOWING review on Amazon ;)
October 31, 2013
I just found some on Fishpond which is the Australian equivalent to Amazon. I'll check my local chemists first. I'm more scared about the bruising than the swelling! Did you ice at all?
October 31, 2013
I iced for a couple hours a day- not really sure if it helped by much, though. I did on and off for 20 minutes for the first 4 days and after that the swelling was mostly gone so I stopped :)
October 31, 2013
Omg you look amazing! Like wow! Beautiful girl! I'm so so so happy for you! Seriously, your result looks better than the simulation! Dr. Most is awesome. I just showed my mom your pictures (hope you don't mind), and she thinks you look incredible too. Quick question, did you put Arnica on your eyelids? Is that safe? I'm starting to bruise there more than under. Love your NOSE!!!
October 31, 2013
Oh and thank you for the shout out! :) I wanted to respond, but it was a whirlwind the days before and I got SUPER embarrassingly emotional haha. And you don't look piggy at ALL, just beautiful. xoxo
October 31, 2013
Awww thank you guys!!! I don't mind at all, thank you for the compliments :) I put Arnia on my eyelids too- my eyes are not particularly sensitive (not sure if yours are), and they didn't sting or anything. I didn't experience too much bruising up there, just a bit. You can just try to be very gentle or use a Q tip to rub it on :) just as long as you don't go under any eyelashes, I think you'll be okay! My Arnica formula was a true cream and not drippy so just as long as it stays off your actual eyeball, I wouldn't anticipate any problems :)
October 31, 2013
Also forgot to add: probably just use the Arnica super sparingly (a lot goes a long way after all) and make sure you rub in all the way, careful not to get into the corner of your eye or anything! Good luck!
November 1, 2013
Thank you, thank you! Seriously, you've been such a help. I really appreciate it. :)
October 31, 2013
OMG you're new nose looks FAB! :) im sooo excited for you. beautiful profile!
October 31, 2013
Thank you! I'm excited too! I actually like your profile a teensy bit better ;) haha Im wondering if I look a little too curved :-/ It's so soon after taking the cast off though, I'm still a little freaked out and weird about it! What a journey haha.
November 1, 2013
Awe you're so sweet! Lol but no I don't think it looks too curved at all it looks perfect, feminine and petite! I
November 1, 2013
You look great!! How would you say your pain level was shortly after surgery? I know that I will be having my hump and bumps removed and they will have to break my nose or "realign it" as they say. I am really nervous about that! Trying to not get too worked up about it but I see that you had some bone removed too. THanks
November 1, 2013
Thank you! I had hardly any pain at all. I only needed vicodin teh day of surgery and the day after. I really wouldn't worry too much! It's the magic of anesthesia and pain meds ;) I think my bone/cartilage removal was a bit minimal though, I had a little blackening under my eyes but definitely not much. The bruises resolved themselves in 4 days. Good luck!!!
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