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3rd Time's a Charm? Doesn't Seem It. Toronto, ON
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I recently had my third (revision) rhinoplasty (5...
I recently had my third (revision) rhinoplasty (5 weeks ago) I'm extremely upset right now. My recovery has not been smoothie and I am really unhappy with my results so far. I will post my full story a bit later (it is a long one), but right now I really just need some support from people who understand what I'm going through :'(
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March 27, 2016
It's such an emtional roll or coaster getting a revision even more so as you have the expectation that your nose will get" fixed" exactly how you invisioned so when your straight out of surgery your results are not yet there with all the swelling plus after surgery depression Is a real thing that happens to more ppl then you think
April 7, 2016
I try and calm myself but everything keeps getting worse. I swear my nose is getting bigger and longer as the days go on.
I had a complication where my skin ripped while my PS was lifting it, so I now have a scar on the tip of my nose. On top of that my nose is still huge. Like bigger and longer than it was before. While some of it is obviously swelling, swelling doesn't make a nose LONGEr. at 6.5 weeks post-op I'd have thought I'd be past the worst of the swelling anyways, but I still can't even smile right or raise my eyebrows.
I am at the point where I think I need to seek professional help because of my level of depression. I'm really not doing well.
April 18, 2016
I had a scar similar to yours (to what your describing) keep putting polysporin/ any antibiotic ointment and it WILL go away... You need to keep this scar moist so it does not stay discoloured!
April 18, 2016
Thanks kari2610! The scar is actually not that discoloured (thank goodness) but it is dented in, so it's quite obvious even with makeup on. I'm hoping as time goes on it will even out a bit. I've purchased some scar gel that's meant for acne scars, so I'm hoping that will help a bit too! Did your scar happen from your skin tearing as well? I've read it's super uncommon and haven't come across anyone else who had it happen.
April 8, 2016
It looks as though he straighten your nose with adding Cartilage and do you know if he added fat to your nose it looks kinda how mine did after my revision
April 8, 2016
He used ear cartilage to rebuild my nostrils/tip. He didn't add fat, but used fascia to overlay the grafts since my skin is so thin. Your nose is so tiny and delicate looking... I just don't understand why mine is looking so massive and long. Like I look like I got my original nose back. :( I'm so dumb for putting myself through all this pain and suffering to basically end up with the original nose I was born with.
April 9, 2016
Ohh I sooooo understand where your coming from!!! I don't think your nose looks long and big it does look like swelling is happening ! I thank you for saying this about my nose cause I feel exactly like you do I feel like since my doctor added the fat and cartridge i too have my old nose back so I really understand your distress!!!! So pardon if I've already asked but what was your "goal"in your revision ??
April 9, 2016
And I should of asked how are you doing as the days go on any improvement with how you are feeling ? One thing I think ppl don't understand how upsetting it is to go through something like this :(
April 9, 2016
Hey, thanks. I've been feeling a little better. I think that particular day was terrible swelling. My overall goal was to fix my nostrils, get rid of the hanging columella and deproject/lower my nose. I think the first two goals have been pretty much met. The hanging columella is gone and it's amazing, I am just thrown off by how long/tall it still looks. I have to keep reminding myself to be patient, but it's so hard. It's nice having people on here that understand how hard it is because people in my daily life just don't get it, and really don't hell things at all when they say "you don't look any different to me" haha.
April 9, 2016
Your nose does look awesome so glad you are feeling that too!! Patience is hard and yes it's crazy how other ppl do not notice any change!!!
UPDATED FROM 10yearsinthemaking
2 months post
Why so twitchy?
Hey guys, just curious if anyone else has experienced this....
I can feel the muscles on the side of my bridge twitching (almost like the feeling when your eye twitches). Looked up some questions on here and the docs were pretty vague but most said it is somewhat unusual.
Anyone have any experience with this? It's s hella-irritating feeling.
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May 31, 2016
I have experienced some twitchy feelings. No big deal I think. As the healing occurs and the nerves start to reconnect I'm sure there will be plenty more 'strange' sensations.
June 10, 2016
yes this happened to me post rhino about 9 months. I have no idea what it is, but I feel like since my nose is collapsing already from prior stuff due to trauma, I feel like it could be like that but it never happened before rhinoplasty. I'm going for rev rhino consultations in a couple weeks so I'll ask doctors then
June 10, 2016
Mine actually stopped twitching, so I think it was just my nerves like reformatting themselves or something, but let me know what your doc says. I hope everything turns out ok for you. My nose collapsed (which is why I had this revision), so I know it sucks, but now I wish I had of kept my collapsed nose lol
September 3, 2016
I had a similar experience. I have a horrible secondary rhinoplasty two years ago. The twitching has gone. But I have other serious problems.
UPDATED FROM 10yearsinthemaking
2 months post
The struggle is real
Today I am officially 2 months post op and feeling pretty crappy. My friend took a picture of me last night and when I looked at it I almost cried. I cannot get over how terrible my nose looks. It's just a huge blob in the middle of my face. I know my nose before was not good either, but at least it was slim and didn't stand out like a literal sore thumb. I honestly can't tell how much of what I have now is still swelling, but when I look at other ppl's pics on here of their 2-month post op updates they seem barely swollen at all. I am utterly depressed. I'm going on a really exciting vacation soon that I want to take pics for, but at this rate I will not take any of myself because I literally look like an ogre version of myself :(
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April 16, 2016
Who did your revision? When you press down on the nose does it sink? Revision rhinoplasty swelling usually lasts longer so maybe your ate still swollen.
April 16, 2016
Would rather not share who did my revision. But no, it does not sink when o press it, it's hard.
April 18, 2016
Why? This comment upsets me. Seems like your asking cuz you think I looks bad and want to avoid the surgeon who did it :( not very good for my state of mind about it.
April 18, 2016
How is it progressing ? Do you feel like the shape or size is changing ?
April 18, 2016
It's looking exact the same :( plus my one nostril has been bleeding randomly when I clean out mucous build up. Sigh.
April 18, 2016
Ohh geez like you need that happening not :( did you see your dr about that ? Or is that a normal part of the healing process ?probably as it probably gets dry goodness I had to get all sort of sprays for my nose after like three different ones!
April 18, 2016
The shape will refine as time goes on so please see past right now !!!very hard to do this I know !!!! I think it's looking awesome look at that columella love it !!!
April 18, 2016
I have an appointment with my doc next week, so gonna ask about the bleeding. It's probably just some stitches. Last time I saw my doc he said there's stitches in there meant to last 10 months!
I want to thank you for your comments/support (I'm actually crying a little right now from reading them). The support means a lot. :) hopefully it does refine, and absolutely about the columella - if there one improvement that is starkly obvious it's that I no longer have a crazy piece of cartilage hanging under my nose, and for at least that, I'm happy :)
April 18, 2016
Thank you for saying that :) huge complement to be able to relate and have someone understand!! Glad your going to see dr regarding the bleeding
April 18, 2016
I read that they make the nose bigger on propose, because cartilage grafts will resorb over time. So maybe your nose will get slimmer with time. Contact your surgeon and ask him about if the nose will get slimmer or not.
April 18, 2016
I hope that's the case. I've contacted my doc about 1000 times (I think he's probably fed up with my overly emotional questions, haha) all he ever says is "give it time". I'm trying so hard to be patient, but it's just so disheartening to see other after 2 months to look in the mirror and see no progress. I think I may ask my doc for a refers to a psychiatrist or something because I'm really not doing well with it.
April 18, 2016
Arg I absolutely hate that you can't edit stuff in this site...realized after I press post that part of my reply made no sense. Should say *disheartening after 2 months to look in the mirror...
April 18, 2016
I think ur nose is a very nice improvement...I think it's probably swelling ...... But overall it looks better
April 18, 2016
Thank you! Here's hoping it's just swelling. Seeing as it's my third surgery and I've experienced this before though, I have to say I do not have high hopes. :( I hope you're right though - down with swelling!!!
April 18, 2016
I think your nose looks really good. I was extremely swollen and looked like a total crazy person for 6 months at least so don't worry just yet. That said, I know that it is hard to not be where you want to be.
April 18, 2016
Thank you! From some angles I actually like it, it's the particular angle above that is really getting me down :(
I have read in time these formation should go away, but it is difficult in the time being to deal with.
What are the issues you feel are wrong with this outcome?