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Septorhinoplasty-Finally Doing It After 20 Years! - Troy, MI
UPDATED FROM SCB71
3 years post
Picture Update
WORTH IT
Hi all, I've had requests for updated pictures so here you go. All is well, no breathing or structural issues.
UPDATED FROM SCB71
1 year post
I am almost 1 year post septum redo and 14 months...
I am almost 1 year post septum redo and 14 months from the original surgery
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You look beautiful SCB! May I ask how your septum shifted after your first surgery? Did it shift on it's own? Did Dr. Golden say what might have attributed to that? Certainly a bummer, but your end result is gorgeous!
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Not really sure. The septum is like a credit card in thickness and has memory. It was like that the minute after he took my cast off. In doing my research it can be from memory of the septum or not enough internal integrity left in place.
Thanks. How tricky it all is!
Thank you for sharing your story! Even though you did have to get a revision, your story has helped me set aside some of the fears I have of my upcoming surgery. Thank you and you look beautiful
So it is safe to do a septum shift repair so soon after surgery? My septum is still leaning to one side as well, and I have a residual hump after surgery a few weeks ago. I feel my doc is competent, I suppose I had a complicated case and this procedure isn't always so simple. He is supposed to call back today and I would love for it to be safe enough to do in a few months. You chose to have the original surgeon correct it, yes? And did you only have to pay facility fees the second time around? Sorry for all of the questions, but any insight is greatly appreciated.
You can work on the septum a few months after just not the the main part (nasal bones) of the nose. Dr. Golden doesn't charge for redos or touch ups. He said he would operate 10 times if I wasn't happy. (not that I would do that!)
SCB how were you immediately after the redo? You said it wasn't as bad as the first time around - less bruising and swelling. Did you have to have someone drive you home again?
Well that is the sign of a great doc! I have read so many times "don't let a surgeon who messed up the first time do your revision" but, I really do love my surgeon and I can't say that this was an error on his part. This is a tricky procedure and I know he did the best anyone could have at that time. It is nice to see the positives of letting the original surgeon fine tune a nose after a primary. It's unfortunate when it has to happen, but somethings are not apparent until after all is said or done. It's not always a case of a doc not knowing their stuff. Thanks so much for sharing!
Your nose looks so great! The profile looks really cute and feminine. My nose looks like yours did and I'm patiently waiting for my primary in March. Thank you so much for posting your photos and sharing your story!
Your nose is pretty amazing!!! Were you charged for your revision???
No. He said he would keep revising at for no cost until I was happy.
UPDATED FROM SCB71
8 months post
I'm 5 months septum redo and 8 months original...
I'm 5 months septum redo and 8 months original surgery. I still have some tightness/tingling in the tip which can last up to a year so since I had that messed with in January it could be another 6 plus months of that. Otherwise, just some days where there is some swelling on and off on the side of my nose, but it depends on what I eat (salt) or drink (alcohol) or do heavy cardio (spinning or running). I will post some new pictures soon. The more I look at my old nose, the more I can't believe I waited so long to do it!
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I'm 5 months septum redo and 8 months original surgery. I still have some tightness/tingling in the tip which can last up to a year so since I had that messed with in January it could be another 6 plus months of that. Otherwise, just some days where there is some swelling on and off on the side of my nose, but it depends on what I eat (salt) or drink (alcohol) or do heavy cardio (spinning or running). I will post some new pictures soon. The more I look at my old nose, the more I can't believe I waited so long to do it!
Thank you for the update! I think your nose looks just perfect!!! You must be soooo happy!
SCB71 would you update please? I'm particularly interested in your experience because I'm getting ready to get my revision in the next few months and would love to know what to plan for around my work. In terms of bruising, breathing, swelling. Also, after the shifted septum was corrected, does it now look perfectly straight?
Ok I posted a couple new pics. Are you having a complete redo? Or just the septum. I would say it is 95% straight. Probably only I notice the imperfection but I feel that it is still healing even after a year so it could continue to tighten. The top of my nose near the tip is still a little numb and swells on and off from time to time. I honestly feel like it may be another 6 months to another year before the tightness/numbness is completely gone. Overall I am happy I did it though.
That's so great! I'm not sure - I think he'll have to look at it before he can tell me if I'm going to need it redone completely, but I have a feeling it'll be a minor surgery. Btw the short hair is SOOOO gorgeous on you!
Thank you! If you just have to have the septum redo, it's a no brainer. I drove myself home the day after. Some swelling but nothing like the first time.
How were you immediately after the redo? Did you have to have someone drive you home again?
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