POSTED UNDER Rhinoplasty Reviews
2 months (8wks) post-op
UPDATED FROM Corlel
1 month post
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Added pics. I've never been a fan of taking pictures of myself, regardless of my nose. I'm not very photogenic, but oh well x) it shows the progress.
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UPDATED FROM Corlel
1 month post
2 months (8wks) post-op
So it's been eight weeks since surgery. I can't believe it has already been that long.
Progress report: My tip is still partially numb but now it feels more tingly when I touch it so that's improving. As a whole my nose doesn't feel quite so heavy, but I feel some swelling mainly on the sides and down where my columella is. Which reminds me- at my final appointment with Dr.Golden, he mentioned how he had removed bit of bone under my nose (that one at the very top of the upper lip/bottom of columella) to create more space between my nose and upper lip. I had no clue he'd done that, but it does explain the swelling there. Not that I mind what he did! I tried wearing my glasses several times but it leaves big dents after only ten minutes (they go away after a while) so I'm reluctant to wear them still. My nose is not perfect, but I think it fits my face now and is very much improved from my old one.
I feel so content with my nose now. Everyone has told me it looks good (and if they think otherwise then clearly they don't remember the old nose lol). There is a sense of peace I have with how I look now. Someone asked me if I felt any hesitation with handing over so much money during my pre-op. The truth is, I did not! From the beginning I had this goal, and that money was never meant for anything else. If you truly want something, then don't be afraid to pursue it.
On that note, I have been putting off updating because, and this might sound weird, I feel ready to move forward. Coming here just reminds me of the surgery, and while there is no shame or regret or hard feelings (quite the opposite really), I don't necessarily want to dwell on this either. I just want to continue life with my new nose and be happy about it. I will update at the 4 month mark. Suddenly I understand why some people don't update again after the first month or two x) thanks for reading!
Progress report: My tip is still partially numb but now it feels more tingly when I touch it so that's improving. As a whole my nose doesn't feel quite so heavy, but I feel some swelling mainly on the sides and down where my columella is. Which reminds me- at my final appointment with Dr.Golden, he mentioned how he had removed bit of bone under my nose (that one at the very top of the upper lip/bottom of columella) to create more space between my nose and upper lip. I had no clue he'd done that, but it does explain the swelling there. Not that I mind what he did! I tried wearing my glasses several times but it leaves big dents after only ten minutes (they go away after a while) so I'm reluctant to wear them still. My nose is not perfect, but I think it fits my face now and is very much improved from my old one.
I feel so content with my nose now. Everyone has told me it looks good (and if they think otherwise then clearly they don't remember the old nose lol). There is a sense of peace I have with how I look now. Someone asked me if I felt any hesitation with handing over so much money during my pre-op. The truth is, I did not! From the beginning I had this goal, and that money was never meant for anything else. If you truly want something, then don't be afraid to pursue it.
On that note, I have been putting off updating because, and this might sound weird, I feel ready to move forward. Coming here just reminds me of the surgery, and while there is no shame or regret or hard feelings (quite the opposite really), I don't necessarily want to dwell on this either. I just want to continue life with my new nose and be happy about it. I will update at the 4 month mark. Suddenly I understand why some people don't update again after the first month or two x) thanks for reading!
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January 31, 2015
Thanks for sharing your story. Your nose is much improved from the old nose ;) . Coming back to give updates doesn't mean you're dwelling on your surgery, it really helps others who are recovering from surgery, like myself, or those who are thinking about surgery and wants to know what to expect in the weeks and months post surgery. My surgery didn't go as well as yours and I like to read about people who've had good experiences because it gives me hope that maybe in the coming months I'll see improvement or should I decide to get a revision, there is hope that I can be as happy as you are with your results.
January 31, 2015
I should post an update...I guess I haven't because I go most days without thinking about my nose. I know it's not dwelling on it to post an update but to be honest I did want to reach a point where I don't think about it, because it consumed my thoughts for years. I don't like to dedicate much more time to it. Anyways, I did have a revison last May to remove a callus that formed. My thin skin made it obvious. I still have some swelling and numbness from that, but overall yeah I am at peace with my nose now, and I still regard this as one of the best decisions I've made. Please note that even now my nose is not "perfect", but it is definitely improved, and seeking improvement should be the goal. One thing I've learned is that recovery time is much longer than surgeons say. Subtle differences do happen even 24 months post-op (my observation after reading a lot of reviews both on here and other sites.) Anyways I'm sorry to hear about your surgery. Looking back on this I realize why it's often said that rhinoplasty is one of the most complicated surgeries. I hope you are able to get your desired result eventually, as well as peace with your nose.
January 31, 2015
I completely understand what you're saying now. In some ways I feel I want to get to the point where my nose is "normal" and I don't have to worry about it, because there are other things in my life that demanding my attention. Perfection is unattainable, I know that even before surgery and like you, I too was very self conscious about my nose and also my breathing issues affected my health a lot. I hope to get to the point where I just can close the chapter on my nose and focus on the next chapters of my life.
UPDATED FROM Corlel
1 month post
4 1/2 weeks post-op
I seriously wish I could edit past updates...-hint hint- So after updating with the last pictures and comparing them to the others I really did notice how my profile looks more upturned than even two weeks ago. I find that strange. I'll ask Dr.Golden tomorrow because I don't want it to look so upturned, or "puggy" I guess. Could it be more swelling that is pulling it up? Or perhaps swelling that has moved down into the tip more and made it stick out more? Time will tell I guess lol.
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June 4, 2013
seriously BEAUTIFUL! do you feel like it got more upturned as the time went on? im actually having the opposite problem, im hoping mine becomes more upturned! thanks :)
June 4, 2013
Thanks :) and ahh I dont know. I could be overanalyzing. And I think upturned noses are feminine and cute but I suppose it's something I need to get used to since I had the opposite before surgery lol. I hope you get your desired result :)
June 6, 2013
hey it seems like the tip of your nose got more upturned after the first week? usually it goes down... did urs go down at all?
June 6, 2013
My doctor seemed to think it went down. That recent pic I uploaded of the profile makes it look more upturned than it really is; weird angle or something. I was told it would drop more b/c there is swelling from beneath that is pushing it up still (a small piece of bone was removed under the columella).
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