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Finally getting my new nose! Never actually thought I'd go through with it!- rhinoplasty

UPDATED FROM Cilla85
2 months post

2 months post op

WORTH IT$5,000
Hello Real Selfers, just wanted to give a little update. Its been 2 months since my surgery and things have been good. I love my nose and overall I am still happy with my results. I saw Dr Elam today and told him my concerns. the first is im still very stuffed up. My nose gets very dry and I feel like I can't breath, it's very uncomfortable. He suggested saline spray. Hopefully it helps. Also I still have a small bump on the left side of my nose. It does bother and some days I hate it but overall I love my nose 100times better. I also still have swelling on my tip but i know its still early in my healing stage. Here are some pics. Hope u are all well !

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Michael Elam, MD (retired)

Michael Elam, MD (retired)

Board Certified Otolaryngologist

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Dr. Elam was wonderful and caring. I feel like he listened to all of my concerns and during the surgery process he was very gentle with my face. My bruising was minimal. As far as the staff goes I cannot say enough good things, Jodi, Lupe an the nurses were so nice and comforting during the whole process their support was a huge help. I'm very greatful to of found such a great doctor and i look forward to my final result. I would highly recommend Dr Elam. I already have a friend that will be going to him.

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Very good job!!!! U make the right choice!!! Sometimes people think that I did surgery on nose because maybe look too good but it's real and i got it from my grandfather, but I know that on face extremely important to have something u like! My mother has totally different nose ( I wouldn't be happy to get nose from her:) so I am happy for u did something you like, I saw on you tube how they do it and its look so painful:( ,
Thanks for the kind words. It was not as painful at all. The worst part how long the healing process takes. The swelling is up and down. I wish u all the luck on your nose journey :)
Very pretty!!
Thank u! :)
Gorgeous!
Thanks you I'm happy!
I don't mean to sound negative but I don't see a big difference...?
Cosign this.
Really? That's weird because my hump was removed and my side profile has drastically changed. And that's exactly what I wanted, I am ethnic and it was important that i still had my nose but with no hump. Something that suited my face (no cookie cutter nose) I was actually terrified he would take to much off but he listened to me and my concerns of no cookie cutter nose. I've read so many horrible reviews of ethnic girls hating there noses. My front view is very similar to what I had and that was my request. My simulated pics were very close to the actual results.
Understandable. I'm going for a much more dramatic change personally. Surgery is this Friday and I'm freaking out. I have the bump too and I'm hoping for a nice slope and upturned tip
Good luck with everything. Don't be nervous the process was so much easier than I thought.
Cilla, you were beautiful before, and the changes in your face enhanced your features. You are a lovely woman (with a beautiful daughter, I might add)! What's really awesome about your changes is you were firm in your beliefs of not wanting a "cookie cutter" face, and your doctor delivered. In the end, that's all that matters. PLEASE ignore the trolls and "naysayers". All the money/surgery in the world won't buy "class". You either have it, or you don't. Clearly some people are born without it….
Thanks so much for all your kind words. This was a huge life changing decision for me and I am so greatful it had a positive outcome. Being on this website has been a huge support for me and I am greatful for it. I also know there will always be negative people and I do notice a lot of trolls and fake profiles of people who I'm sure work for certain doctors. Thanks again.
And those who use the word, "class", rarely have it….
Apparently the bridge dwellers are alive and well tonight….I'm peaking of no one in particular, of course. If the shoe fits...
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UPDATED FROM Cilla85
17 days post

17 day post

I'm 17 days out and my nose is getting more swollen. I'm still happy with the result but my nose is peeling and breaking out which is not fun. Also I am forming a small pump on the left side of the bridge of my nose. It's got me very worried and I hope it goes down. Anyone else expirienced this? Any advice?

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You should probably go see your surgeon about that bump-- I have not experienced that in my recovery, but maybe it is common?
I brought it up to him when I first saw it and he said it should go down but hasn't. I'm seeing him again soon so hopefully he can give me some advice
you are such a cutie pie. Can you ID the lipstick you're wearing in the last pic?
Thanks :) it's called Costa Chic by MAC
Wow! You look so pretty! Yay!
Thank you! :)
The front looks very nice! IMO it looks like you still have a hump or maybe it's just swelling!??
I don't have a hump anymore but the left side of my nose has a small bump :(
UPDATED FROM Cilla85
7 days post

7 day post /splint Removal

Today was my cast removal and I have to say I am a happy girl. I do have a few concerns but its day seven and I know I have a lot of swelling to go down. Here are some pics. I have a follow up appointment Tuesday and I will post more pics then. I can't stop smiling!

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Beautiful!!
Thanks! I'm so happy...I can't wait for the final result. You are looking beautiful as well. How does it feel?
aw thanks! it feels just fine surprisingly. Also, to my happy surprise, I was able to kiss someone today without having a giant nose get in the way haha. Accidentally bumped my nose, not too hard but it didn't really hurt - it was just that same sort of discomfort like when I had my cast on. Mentally it feels awesome! I feel like my face looks super different though so it'll take some getting used to. I'll probably post updated pictures in a week or so
So far your new nose looks great! I'm sure once the swelling goes down it will be even better!
Thank you. I can't stop looking in the mirror lol.
Wow that looks great [RS bleep]
Thanks :)
Congrats. Beautiful!
Thank you. How are you doing?
Great. I just updated my review after cast removal!
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