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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.
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!
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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Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
525 East Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan