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Huge Tip Swelling - Trinidad, CO
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Hello, about 4 days ago I had a rhinoplasty done...
user4444444May 30, 2013
WORTH IT$10,000
Hello, about 4 days ago I had a rhinoplasty done and the surgeon lowered the bump in my nose and elevated the tip. I told him I did NOT want a big change, just minor adjustments, however looking at the results I am horrified at the pig nose I have. Although its just 4 days, he thinks it looks fine ! :'(
UPDATED FROM user4444444
6 days post
Pre-op photo
user4444444June 2, 2013
Hi, I'm sorry I'm doing this so out of order.. But this is a photo of me before the operation.
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June 3, 2013
please post pics after. I would love to see the results
June 3, 2013
You are sooo soon out, trust me.... I had absolutely no alterations or enhancements made to my tip during surgery, it was simply cut through for the operation and what you nose looks like now is similar to how mine was... that is not your nose. Your nose is all taped up and then you have a cast pinched onto it, add all the swelling and I'd be worried if you didn't have a piggy nose! Swelling can take some time to go away so you really should not stress right now. Try to just relax while you heal :)
June 3, 2013
I also wanted to add.... you really only have that one angle to view your nose from right now, with your head tilted up and a mirror or camera under you.... I challenge anyone not to resemble a pig from that angle, lol ;)
June 3, 2013
I really feel so much better after reading this, thank you. Will keep you guys updated with more photos over the next few weeks, I admit I'm lacking in photos!
UPDATED FROM user4444444
7 days post
1 week, cast is off!
user4444444June 3, 2013
Hello everyone, it's been 1 week. I can't believe just seven days ago I was lying in the hospital unable to open my eyes or move my legs. I've gotten my strength and my energy back just within the past two days... Today I actually cleaned up my room properly and got started on projects I had planned. So my life is getting back on tract.
Right, so about the nose itself.. The swelling has gone down significantly, as you guys said it would. The surgeon actually came to my house and removed the stitches (which did hurt) but afterwards I felt so much better.
Lots of swelling still of course, I mean it's just one week, but it's no longer looking as alien-like as before.
Very glad I did this :)
Right, so about the nose itself.. The swelling has gone down significantly, as you guys said it would. The surgeon actually came to my house and removed the stitches (which did hurt) but afterwards I felt so much better.
Lots of swelling still of course, I mean it's just one week, but it's no longer looking as alien-like as before.
Very glad I did this :)
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June 3, 2013
Hi there! We all start out with a piggy nose but that changes fairly quickly. I notice the majority of swelling goes down after a month, then the rest takes a few months to dissipate. All the best; I hope you adore your new nose.
June 4, 2013
Yayyy, see?! So natural and will get better. Happy you have some relief now :D
June 6, 2013
Thanks once again, reading these things always give me some relief that I'm not the only one. I left a comment on your post, go check it out :)
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Thanks for sharing on RealSelf! Like the others have said, tip swelling can last for quite a while. Would you consider posting a before photo so we can visualize what you looked like pre-op?