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What I paid
Three weeks post surgery, all of the terrible bruises are gone ! There is still some swelling, and if I fail to follow my surgeons instructions to use a Neti pot four or five times a day, it gets Worse.
Here's a break-down of what I paid:
(Please note, your costs will vary!! Everyone's insurance is different and every doctor has different charges, on a per-case basis.)
Facility fee: $200
Surgery/anesthesia for deviated septum surgery: $4,000 paid BY INSURANCE (after my 10% co-insurance payment of $400)
Plastic surgery component: $2,000
Since the primary operation was for my deviated Septum, the majority of fees were covered by my insurance. Paying an additional $2,000 out of pocket for slight plastic surgery was a minimal expense for the great results achieved.
Here's a break-down of what I paid:
(Please note, your costs will vary!! Everyone's insurance is different and every doctor has different charges, on a per-case basis.)
Facility fee: $200
Surgery/anesthesia for deviated septum surgery: $4,000 paid BY INSURANCE (after my 10% co-insurance payment of $400)
Plastic surgery component: $2,000
Since the primary operation was for my deviated Septum, the majority of fees were covered by my insurance. Paying an additional $2,000 out of pocket for slight plastic surgery was a minimal expense for the great results achieved.
Makeup tutorial and progress
I cannot believe how quickly and significantly my face/nose has healed ! I really love the results: very natural, and straight. I didn't want to look "worked on" (no offense to those who do!), but rather wanted my nose restored to the shape it had prior to being injured. AND I can breathe. :) Thank you, Dr.Paraiso!
Since many have asked about how I covered the bruises with makeup:
1) I applied heavy vitamin e serum (Trader Joes) and vitamin e moisturizer (the body shop) to give my skin a smooth surface.
2) to the center/ red parts of the bruise, I applied Physicians formula Conceal rx in soft green. This is like grease paint and has to be blended well
3) Next, I used Bobbi Brown corrector. It is a heavy duty under eye cover up. I patted it onto the under eye area.
4) Next, and most importantly, I smeared myself with Cover FX cream concealer.
5) finally, I used a beauty blender sponge to apply Tarte maracuja creaseless concealer. Mind you, this was all done BEFORE applying my regular makeup!
I only did the above when I had to go to meetings with clients. It's an exessecive amount of products, and is probably not necessary for most people. I found it best to let the skin "breathe", and repair itself without barrier.
Since many have asked about how I covered the bruises with makeup:
1) I applied heavy vitamin e serum (Trader Joes) and vitamin e moisturizer (the body shop) to give my skin a smooth surface.
2) to the center/ red parts of the bruise, I applied Physicians formula Conceal rx in soft green. This is like grease paint and has to be blended well
3) Next, I used Bobbi Brown corrector. It is a heavy duty under eye cover up. I patted it onto the under eye area.
4) Next, and most importantly, I smeared myself with Cover FX cream concealer.
5) finally, I used a beauty blender sponge to apply Tarte maracuja creaseless concealer. Mind you, this was all done BEFORE applying my regular makeup!
I only did the above when I had to go to meetings with clients. It's an exessecive amount of products, and is probably not necessary for most people. I found it best to let the skin "breathe", and repair itself without barrier.
Before and after
Provider Review
Dr. Reynaldo Paraiso
Dr. Reynaldo Paraiso is very kind, professional, patient, and put forth efforts to educate me on my options. He has always taken time to respond to my concerns, and gone out of way to make me feel at ease.