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4 months Post Surgery - Closed Rhinoplasty Adelaide, SA
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I turn 35 this year and for my birthday I am...
WORTH IT$5,000
I turn 35 this year and for my birthday I am giving myself a new nose!
I have quite a big dorsal hump on the right side of my nose - more so than on my left side. I find my nostrils are particularly long as well, especially when smiling. What I'm hoping for is my hump shaved and my tip slightly smaller - so it is more feminine for my face. I have a typical Italian nose. It has given me grief for many years. I avoid taking photos on my right side. Even driving alongside someone is torture! It's given my quite low self-esteem.
I have my first consultation with Dr Peter Sylaidis from APSA in the city tomorrow and hoping for surgery in early September this year.
I have downloaded a plastic surgery simulator to get a rough idea on what I'm hoping for!
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I'll update photos as much as I can :)
I have quite a big dorsal hump on the right side of my nose - more so than on my left side. I find my nostrils are particularly long as well, especially when smiling. What I'm hoping for is my hump shaved and my tip slightly smaller - so it is more feminine for my face. I have a typical Italian nose. It has given me grief for many years. I avoid taking photos on my right side. Even driving alongside someone is torture! It's given my quite low self-esteem.
I have my first consultation with Dr Peter Sylaidis from APSA in the city tomorrow and hoping for surgery in early September this year.
I have downloaded a plastic surgery simulator to get a rough idea on what I'm hoping for!
Any suggestions would be much appreciated. I'll update photos as much as I can :)
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UPDATED FROM Sarsy79
6 months pre
First Consultation!
Had my very first consultation yesterday at APSA with Dr Sylaidis. Consultation was $160 - but if you bring in a doctor's referral Medibank will reimburse quite a bit back. Dr Sylaidis told me to look in the mirror and tell him what I didn't like about my nose. Front on, not much at all. I like the shape. It was the protruding dorsal hump and the length. We took some photos - he told me he didn't feel my nostrils were a problem at all and convinced me I didn't need work on them.
This was a great sign - a doctor who was genuinely honest and could have made more money for himself, but didn't! I looked at his before and after photos and they were amazing. Very skilled doctor. He has been doing rhino's for at least 20 years.
I had a computer generated image of my side profile taken and he started "fixing" it on the screen - straightening the hump, narrowing the bridge and lifting the tip just a fraction. My procedure was a stock standard one and would take just an hour to do.
Dr Sylaidis then went through what to expect with recovery and told me that revision surgery is always an option.
I was then taken to his Personal Assistant, Ali, who was lovely (we had been corresponding through email prior) and she told me the rough price of it all - even looking at the cheapest hospital to do it at. It would be approximately AU$7k including surgeon's fees, anesthetist fees and hospital fees. I was beyond delighted - I was expecting at least $10k. They also encourage payment plans with MediPlan for those who need financial assistance.
Overall I left feeling quite over the moon! I'm so ready for change and feel very confident after this consultation. The second one in a few weeks will be free!
I'll update my progress upon my second consultation!
Feel free to ask any questions :)
This was a great sign - a doctor who was genuinely honest and could have made more money for himself, but didn't! I looked at his before and after photos and they were amazing. Very skilled doctor. He has been doing rhino's for at least 20 years.
I had a computer generated image of my side profile taken and he started "fixing" it on the screen - straightening the hump, narrowing the bridge and lifting the tip just a fraction. My procedure was a stock standard one and would take just an hour to do.
Dr Sylaidis then went through what to expect with recovery and told me that revision surgery is always an option.
I was then taken to his Personal Assistant, Ali, who was lovely (we had been corresponding through email prior) and she told me the rough price of it all - even looking at the cheapest hospital to do it at. It would be approximately AU$7k including surgeon's fees, anesthetist fees and hospital fees. I was beyond delighted - I was expecting at least $10k. They also encourage payment plans with MediPlan for those who need financial assistance.
Overall I left feeling quite over the moon! I'm so ready for change and feel very confident after this consultation. The second one in a few weeks will be free!
I'll update my progress upon my second consultation!
Feel free to ask any questions :)
Replies (16)
March 25, 2014
Congrats on making your decision! I went to the same place and I really like it there. It's always so busy in the waiting room which I guess is reassuring. I agree, I think the nose continually changes. Mine got worse as I got older. I hope it stops after rhinoplasty!
March 26, 2014
Haha that is the EXACT thing I was thinking - very busy, must be good! That in itself was very reassuring! I'm hoping so too - I've seen some of my PS work post surgery and swelling doesn't really last long too which is good. I just want it as natural as possible. Researching Adelaide rhino doctors was a struggle too - they don't advertise like the bigger cities. Hope you're enjoying your new nose!
March 26, 2014
good news about the swelling! Mine still goes up and down, depending on how active I am. And no, they don't really advertise hey, I guess that's a good thing too, they don't need to advertise :-) Yes I'm loving my new nose, but I'm not focusing on it so much anymore as the changes are so few and far between now. I figure if I leave it for a while, the changes (should there be any) might be more noticable
March 26, 2014
That's one of my biggest concerns - I am very active. I exercise 5 x a week - running & weights & hiking. My PS said wait at least a month but I'm sure I'll be swollen all year round haha.
Definitely agree with your thinking :)
March 26, 2014
Good for you, we're on our way...when i wake up in the night and think about it i feel sick, other
than that i'm excited and can't wait for it to be over.Mine is in just a little over 4 weeks away !
Also at APSA but with Dr Tim Edwards. He also does not like to touch nostrils and also said surgery
would be around 1 hour. Mine is a revision and costing around $9200. Hope its worth it? But any improvement is a good thing right. Don't forget to ask him his policy on revision surgery, in the event your not happy with your outcome.
March 26, 2014
It is so scary isn't it! Did Dr Tim Edwards do a 3d photo simulator for you? Mine is costing around $7k (after Medicare refund) I think he did mention that revision surgery is definitely an option as with rhinos every 1 in 7 get revision! Wow 4 weeks away - so scary and exciting!! Are you having the surgery at APSA? I have a choice at either there or Burnside - costs around the same apparently.
March 27, 2014
You're already so beautiful! Can't wait to see you with your new nose. I'm on day 4 of recovery and it goes by faster than you'd think. Keep us posted! :)
March 27, 2014
Thank you hun, that's very sweet :) I find some angles I'm fine with but then turn to the side and instantly mortified haha!! How are you going with your breathing? What did you get done? I'll check out your page!! :)
March 28, 2014
Well with my packing in my nose I couldn't breathe at all. It was amazing to breathe when they took it out today but I just woke up from a nap and am all stuffed up :(
March 30, 2014
Oh and to answer what I got done - they took the bump off of my nose and did a crapton of tip work! It's pretty upturned right now
March 28, 2014
I'm in your boat! Just turned 35, and as a birthday gift to myself I'm getting a new pretty nose! Good luck on yours.. I bet you're thinking constantly about it like me. :)
March 30, 2014
Haha, thank you and to you too! Why did we wait so long?! Oh yes think of it constantly!! When do you plan to do it? :)
March 31, 2014
I plan on June ASAP. I'm a teacher, and have to wait until school is out. Normally this would mean June 3! But all these darn snow days mean not til June 20!! AH. Can't wait tho! And tho, sometimes I wake up like today, and think - am i crazy? Is this too EXTREME to go get surgery that isn't life-necessary? But I want it so badly..
March 31, 2014
Hahaha I know the feeling -especially as we've gone through life with this nose for almost 35 years! I freak out thinking what if I don't like it?! But then I think it couldn't be possibly worse than it is!! Did you have a computer image simulator to see what it may look like after surgery?
April 1, 2014
I have been waiting for the morphs to be emailed to me from my first consult, today is 2 weeks since and none yet! But I am thinking of another doctor now anyway and my consult with him is April 14. I can't wait! And he does his own imaging at the consult, right in his office. So... very excited. Noses are all I think about these days lol. Do you have your morphs?
April 2, 2014
I haven't yet - like you, I've emailed but yet to hear back. I'll see if they'll send the digital print - it'd be great to get used to as well! Haha, I'm the same. I live on this site :)
UPDATED FROM Sarsy79
5 months pre
2nd Consultation
I had my 2nd consultation at the APSA this morning. It was a free consultation to see if I had any further questions. I asked about revision surgery - Dr Sylaidis doesn't charge for revision, but there are costs from the hospital and anaesthesia which could be around the $1500 mark.
Dr Sylaidis showed me my 3d image again - and told me exactly how he would remove my dorsal hump through incision. I will be going to the Burnside hospital and booked to go in September. I like how Dr Sylaidis does natural nose jobs - he likes to just refine the nose. This is what I wanted - I did not want a completely different look.
After the consultation I met up with his personal assistant, Ali, who is just lovely! We booked in the hospital and went through all the forms and guidelines with me. I don't need further consultations - If I have any more questions closer to the date, then I can make one but it's all booked in. I will be the first 7am patient :)
Dr Sylaidis showed me my 3d image again - and told me exactly how he would remove my dorsal hump through incision. I will be going to the Burnside hospital and booked to go in September. I like how Dr Sylaidis does natural nose jobs - he likes to just refine the nose. This is what I wanted - I did not want a completely different look.
After the consultation I met up with his personal assistant, Ali, who is just lovely! We booked in the hospital and went through all the forms and guidelines with me. I don't need further consultations - If I have any more questions closer to the date, then I can make one but it's all booked in. I will be the first 7am patient :)
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April 22, 2014
Hi again, my revision is now 6 days away with Dr Edwards at APSA, i can't wait to get it over and done with as all i do atm is obcess about it lol, i gave up alcohol 3 weeks ago and have been excercising regularly...even lot a couple of kilos. I have'nt told my partner or son yet? as i'm too scared to talk about it. Even catching the train in on my own next Tues. These bloody emotions are extreme! Just trying to keep busy and not think about it if possible but have totally convinced myself i am going to go to sleep and not wake up! What the? I'm being silly i know. I have started taking vitamin C this week, and will soon start taking Arnica and Bromelian. Not sure if they work, but worth doing everything possible right?
April 22, 2014
Hello!! Good to hear you've given up alcohol!! The recovery will be so much easier if you're fit and healthy. Wow, you haven't told anyone!! That must be hard if you haven't any support. Is anyone picking you up after surgery? Are you having surgery at APSA? I can totally understand your nerves - even the 3d image of my new nose is so different to my current nose, even though Dr Sylaidis is only removing the hump. I think it's because I have a low radix nose. Ugh!!!! So mine will look like a ski slope!
I think the tablets, exercise and no booze will do wonders to your body and healing!! I will be doing a lot of research before I go under and what to buy for after.
Good luck with it all!!! If you need any advice or you need to vent, feel free to talk to me :) you can inbox if you like! Stay strong and keep up the amazing work!! :)
April 23, 2014
Hi Sarsy, i'm having the surgery at APSA and am catching the train in so will be easy, i will be telling my partner on the weekend and (unbeknown to him) he will be picking me up lol.
I have also arranged for a medical certificate for him for the next day, but will only use it if i really need help. I have never heard the term low radix nose? what does it mean? i have only just heard the term pollybeak since being on this site, apparantly it can happen after a primary rhino! pretty sure that is what happened to mine :( i just hope my nose does'nt look worse after this revision... my support is all here on this site and its all i need for now, i'm trying not to let this nose take over my entire life haha, you know what i mean, 5 days to go.....cripeys!!!
April 23, 2014
it's very scary i totally understand your fears!! Low radix is the top of the nose - between the eyes. Mine is very steep and i think once i get rid of my dorsal hump it's going to look more ski slope like - but can't be worse than my side profile now!!
It's hard not to let it become your life haha - it's in the middle of your face! it's not like a boob job where you can possibly hide it. It's scary!! Haha hope your partner takes it well - make sure you rest up after surgery. Are you taking time off work?
April 28, 2014
Hey, I've just read your posts and i'm so happy to hear that you're booked in with Dr Sylaidis!
I am extremely happy that I chose to go with him, he gave me the nose I always saw for myself and now when i'm driving next to someone I feel great about my profile! ;)
You are absolutely beautiful the way you are now and you have nothing to be self conscious about, but if doing this is something that will improve your self esteem and overall happiness then I am super excited for you and can't wait to see your results! Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have about the procedure xx all the best
June 19, 2014
I'm so sorry i didn't realise i had comments! Thanks for your beautiful words x but I really hate my right side profile immensely. I hope your recovery has been well and would love to know how you're getting on!! xx
June 11, 2014
Hi I had an operation with doctor sylaidis last year and although the result wasn't perfect he fixed it for free and I couldn't be happier
June 19, 2014
Hello! Was this a revision surgery or did you get it fixed after he did your rhino? What didn't you like about your first rhino? Would love to know. I'm undecided whether to make another appointment to see the 3d image again and if I'm 100% happy with it!
June 19, 2014
Hey revision surgery cos there was still a small bump left on one side of my nose that he admitted he left it, you should go for it if you want the surgery cos he is a really good surgeon
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