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Happy with results so far! - Vancouver, BC

Name: Happy with results so far! - Vancouver, BC
Item: Thomas Buonassisi, MD
Rating: 5
Author: roro21

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When I was 10 years old I broke my nose and had a...

roro21March 21, 2012

WORTH IT$7,300

When I was 10 years old I broke my nose and had a few other serious hits to my nose from sports and felt like my nose never healed quite properly. I am also quite mixed ethnically and believe that may have something to do with my nose is so prominent. I just hated my profile so much and the fact that I always felt like my nose stuck out so much in pictures. I used to get teased by my sisters for having a 'hockey player' nose when I was younger but although the teasing stopped, I never stopped thinking that I would like to get rhinoplasty.

The main reasons why I decided to go through with it is that I am 24 years old, mature enough to make my own decisions and know that this is something I really want. I am financially comfortable enough to undergo the procedure and not be broke because of it! And last but most importantly, I found a doctor that I am completely confident in. Dr. Buonassisi has outstanding reviews and was very informative in our meeting.

My surgery was yesterday and other then being a little out of it yesterday due to the meds I was on, I have felt no pain and have very minimal bruising!! I will post my pics once I get my cast off next tuesday!! including profile pics of before and after!

Update:

Day 6 - Compared to the recovery hell I went through after a breast augmentation my nose recovery is going extremely well. The biggest challenges are staying indoors, feeling stuffed up and having this cast on my face. Im so anxious to see the results and this cast does not let me see anything.
My cast comes off on Tuesday March 27th and I cannot wait. I'm trying to prepare myself for all the swelling that will be on and around my nose and that I might not be completely pleased with the results I see right away.
I hope it looks good though :)
Sorry for not posting pics of my recovery as I have a little dried blood around my nose (where the stitches are) and its not very pretty!
I'll post some on tuesday for sure!

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Replies (13)

star72

March 22, 2012

Hi How is your recovery going? I have heard the 2-4th day are the hardest with swelling. Is that true for you? Hope you keep us posted :) Hope you're doing great!

roro21

March 22, 2012

Hi Star, today is day 3 for me and all the minimal bruising I had is already gone, which is really nice! Its hard to tell with my nose all bandaged how much swelling is actually happening but i can tell that I'm swollen around my eyes. Recovery is going pretty well! I only take pain medication right before bed not because I am in any real pain but just because it helps me sleep through the night. I am surprised and relieved that its not a painful recovery. I am sure you will feel the same way :)

star72

March 22, 2012

:) Thanks for the reply. Sounds like it's going great! I bet you are so excited to be healing so well. I will be excited with you to have your cast removed...Pics?
Did you have open or closed rhino?

roro21

March 24, 2012

I had an open rhino. The hardest part about these past few days have been staying inside and not enjoying the beautiful weather we've been having in Vancouver! I am so excited to get the cast removed although I feel like there is still quite a lot of swelling going on under the cast so I'm preparing myself mentally for that so that I am not disappointed if I don't 100% don't love what I see right away. I will definitely post pics when the cast is removed!

roro21

March 26, 2012

**Writing my update down here as it won't let me update without rating dr. Buonassisi first. Obviously I would like to see results before rating him**

Day 6 - Compared to the recovery hell I went through after a breast augmentation my nose recovery is going extremely well. The biggest challenges are staying indoors, feeling stuffed up and having this cast on my face. Im so anxious to see the results and this cast does not let me see anything.
My cast comes off on Tuesday March 27th and I cannot wait. I'm trying to prepare myself for all the swelling that will be on and around my nose and that I might not be completely pleased with the results I see right away.
I hope it looks good though :)
Sorry for not posting pics of my recovery as I have a little dried blood around my nose (where the stitches are) and its not very pretty!
I'll post some on tuesday for sure!

Angie_M

March 26, 2012

Hi romes, I just added this update to your main review up top. I don't know why it's not letting you update without rating your dr. Will look into this.

Thanks!

Angiemcc

star72

March 26, 2012

I have heard that breast augmentation is one of the most painful surgeries! I have a girlfriend who told me all about it!
Just a couple more days of healing with the cast... :)

AmW920x0

March 28, 2012

you are so pretty! cant wait to see pics!! :)

roro21

March 28, 2012

So are you :) i'll post some soon!!

UPDATED FROM roro21

8 days post

So I got my cast off yesterday and wow did that...

roro21March 28, 2012

So I got my cast off yesterday and wow did that feel good to take off!
The bump is all gone but my cast was so tight that I have a purple ring where my cast was!
So once the bruising subsides and the swelling goes down a little more I'll be able to see the results better...
For now I am happy with the change, Its a subtle difference but a good one :)
Im going to wait a couple days before I post after pics as I don't want an "after" pic up until the stupid purple is off of my face.
I also emailed my clinic and asked for my pre-op pics. As much as I HATE looking at my old profile it will be good way to see the difference. I hated my profile so much I don't have any pics of my own from that view point.
Its really nice to know that once I am ready for new pictures, I won't have to worry about what angle its taken from ever again!

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UPDATED FROM roro21

8 days post

Been feeling mixed emotions all day. Im really...

roro21March 28, 2012

Been feeling mixed emotions all day. Im really liking the way my profile looks but from the frontal view my nose looks so weird. I know its swelling but I cant help but feel a little down when I look at it and all I see is swelling and bruising!
Luckily, my boyfriend keeps assuring me the swelling will go down and that it will get better.. still it sucks :(
Im posting a before and after of my profile; so much better already!

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AM22

March 28, 2012

Uhm-Why did you have rhinoplasty? You are beautiful! But I completly understand! I too never ever ever had a side profile taken, until the day before surgery so I could compare and I took that myself! hah. Now, I dont think twice about it! I cant wait to see what yours looks like-I love looking at before and afters! And yes, patience is key--which is the worst part of the entire surgery! Hope the healing process goes well!-- I wanna see picturess!

roro21

March 29, 2012

Thank you so much, it's so nice to have people who understand and are in similar situations! Oh and I just posted a side pic :) I'll post some front ones soon! Still trying to get comfortable with my new nose although I think and hope a lot of it is swelling as my bridge looks so wide!

star72

March 29, 2012

Wow Romes it's wonderful!!!! Thank you for posting the before profile so could see the difference! You look amazing at 8 days. Your results are just perfect :)

roro21

March 29, 2012

Thank you! The bridge of my nose is so swollen still and even today I see a little difference. Its nice to know that its only going to get better!! You must be so excited for your surgery, Your doctor seems extraordinary!

7728anon

March 29, 2012

You are gorgeous! Your new profile on your nose looks perfect! Can't wait to see pictures as time goes on. I'm 3 weeks post op and still have a lot of swelling :( ooh well patience is the only option...

roro21

March 29, 2012

Your nose already looks so great though! Im excited to see some new pics of yours!

NaturalMe

March 29, 2012

What a great result! And those pics are only after 8 days? Your recovery is going great. I hope mine will be as good as yours. Your surgeon did a great job, your nose looks so natural ;)

roro21

March 30, 2012

That is really comforting to hear! Thank you so much!

LoveMe34

March 30, 2012

You look great! I hope I look that good 8-days post!