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Rhynoplasty without osteotomies (patient's request) and upturned nose
UPDATED FROM bujumbura
UPDATE: 15 Months
bujumburaMay 13, 2014
15 months have passed after the op and I can say now that I am pretty much contended with the result. I do realize that if I had listened to the surgeon the result would have been excellent instead of "just normal". As I did not want to go through long recovery, I insisted on the op without osteotomies (braking and narrowing the nose bone), as a result doctor had to maintain high angle of nose that ended up with slightly upturn nose. Unsurprisingly nose is also quite wide.
During my last visit we compared the photos of 9 month postop and 15 months postop, it is obvious swelling has decreased significantly within this time and nose got a bit slender look. I hope processes are not yet over and narrowing will continue as swelling decreases.
Lastly, we talked about another op to correct the issues mentioned above. My doctor, just like people here, does not approve revision op, but considers it is up to me to decide. Narrowing the bone structure, as he explained can be done without major intervention into the shape of the nose, while bringing the tip down would require a lot more.
Currently I see a revision as a far theoretical option and do not so far plan to do anything about it before the swelling is 100% gone. Then, I will think...
Here are 15 month postop pics.
During my last visit we compared the photos of 9 month postop and 15 months postop, it is obvious swelling has decreased significantly within this time and nose got a bit slender look. I hope processes are not yet over and narrowing will continue as swelling decreases.
Lastly, we talked about another op to correct the issues mentioned above. My doctor, just like people here, does not approve revision op, but considers it is up to me to decide. Narrowing the bone structure, as he explained can be done without major intervention into the shape of the nose, while bringing the tip down would require a lot more.
Currently I see a revision as a far theoretical option and do not so far plan to do anything about it before the swelling is 100% gone. Then, I will think...
Here are 15 month postop pics.
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UPDATED FROM bujumbura
11 MONTHS
bujumburaFebruary 6, 2014
It has been 11 months since my OP. I can say with confidence that my tip dropped a bit and although not exactly where i wanted it to be, still quite acceptable. My doc (who i consider to be excellent) advises to wait a bit. I would say i am happy with results, although still consider the revised OP as nose still looks bulky and fat due to the fact that bones were not touched during the OP as per my request.
So here are some photos of the current condition.
So here are some photos of the current condition.
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February 7, 2014
Hey thanks for sharing. I saw your before pic and it seems we have the same profile. I'd love to see some more before pics preferably of the front view if you feel up for it. I have a deviated septum but am thinking of having cosmetic work done as well. Looks good by the way. Sick beard too.
April 12, 2014
Thnx. I will try to update it soon. Will have to visit doc for last check/up first :)
February 21, 2014
hi there. im sorry but i am shocked that you are thinking of doing another surgery..you look stunning!its not like just good..its one of best works i have seen..you look incredible..I wish i looked like that:)..even thou my doc did a good job only 7 weeks ago.its still so swollen(or just big)in the typ area and even crooked a bit to the right.
April 12, 2014
The crooking and swelling will go away, do not worry about that. It just takes months, many months.
As for another surgery for my nose, i am still hesitating...
May 5, 2014
thanks a lot!i'm now 4 months after and it's still big..i will wait until 1 year and be patient:)...please,don't do another surgery you are very good looking ,if you talk to your doctor say hi from mi,im a fan of that surgeon:)btw..in case i need revision i'd like to know who's your doc:)
May 12, 2014
Swelling does take time. I visited my doctor 9 months after the op with a thought that all processes were over. He took photos of my progress. I visited him again just two days ago, exactly 1 year after the op and he again took the photos. He compared the photos of 9 month after and 1 year after and i could not believe how much swelling decreased between 9 and 12 months.
As for my revision, i talked with surgeon and he thinks it is a bad idea. I try not to think about it as i do not have neither time nor rest of the circumstances right now.
As for your revision, I do hope it will not be necessary. Just give it a time and do not make any premature conclusions.
Good luck to you and your new nose :)
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