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Finally Did It, So Far So Good - Vancouver, BC
UPDATED FROM Yolo7
1 year post
1 Year Later and Minor Revision
WORTH IT$9,980
I saw my doctor in December and showed him my concerns and I'm so glad that he saw what I saw and suggested a minor revision. At first he suggested we use filler for the dent but it wouldn't be permanent (1 year) but then when he inspected my nostril he said that would definitely require a cartilage graft so we could do both in one appointment and use a fat transfer from my stomach for the dent. A tiny piece of cartilage would be removed from my septum and placed at the edge of my nostril to round it out.
On Feb. 14 I had my second surgery under general anesthesia and was told it would only be a minor 30 minute procedure. When I woke up I think it was a little longer than that, maybe 1 hour, but it was still short nonetheless. I also had to wait a while to start the surgery as the doctor finished an earlier facelift that was taking forever... I waited about 3-4 hours already prepped for surgery! Apparently the morning face lift took longer than expected and that knocked everyone else down by a few hours. Mine was the last one of the day and we finished around 7:00 pm.
This time around I felt waaaay more loopy after waking up but the discomfort was almost non-existent compared to my initial surgery. My husband said I was pretty funny but I don't remember anything I said. I didn't feel any pain whatsoever and I was eating normally by that evening - not a liquid diet like before! I didn't even need any painkillers. The hoarseness in my throat from the breathing tube went away after a few hours. I still had to wear tape and a bandage for 4 days but it wasn't a cast like last time. I also had a bandage on my belly button where they removed the fat. That area was probably worse than my face; it was swollen and bruised and sore for a couple of weeks. It also got really stiff and hard at the removal site for a couple of weeks which they said was normal; I can't imagine getting lipo on a big area if it gets sore and rock-hard like that!!
I was out and about by the next day, shopping and walking the dog. I did get a lot of stares but I didn't mind. I got the tape off on Friday and my nose got puffy again like last time. I also had slight bruising on the bridge and redness on the nostril but nothing a little makeup couldn't cover. When I returned to work on Monday nobody even noticed a thing.
Now I'm about 4 weeks post and my belly button is fully healed; I only see a tiny scar if I look really close. My nose is still swollen mainly at the tip but I can see the smooth line now on both sides of my bridge and my nostril finally looks normal which I'm really happy about. I still have to wait for the swelling to come down to get back to the refinement I saw at my 1 year mark before my second surgery, but so far, so good! I'm finally done with my nose and I couldn't be happier! :)
On Feb. 14 I had my second surgery under general anesthesia and was told it would only be a minor 30 minute procedure. When I woke up I think it was a little longer than that, maybe 1 hour, but it was still short nonetheless. I also had to wait a while to start the surgery as the doctor finished an earlier facelift that was taking forever... I waited about 3-4 hours already prepped for surgery! Apparently the morning face lift took longer than expected and that knocked everyone else down by a few hours. Mine was the last one of the day and we finished around 7:00 pm.
This time around I felt waaaay more loopy after waking up but the discomfort was almost non-existent compared to my initial surgery. My husband said I was pretty funny but I don't remember anything I said. I didn't feel any pain whatsoever and I was eating normally by that evening - not a liquid diet like before! I didn't even need any painkillers. The hoarseness in my throat from the breathing tube went away after a few hours. I still had to wear tape and a bandage for 4 days but it wasn't a cast like last time. I also had a bandage on my belly button where they removed the fat. That area was probably worse than my face; it was swollen and bruised and sore for a couple of weeks. It also got really stiff and hard at the removal site for a couple of weeks which they said was normal; I can't imagine getting lipo on a big area if it gets sore and rock-hard like that!!
I was out and about by the next day, shopping and walking the dog. I did get a lot of stares but I didn't mind. I got the tape off on Friday and my nose got puffy again like last time. I also had slight bruising on the bridge and redness on the nostril but nothing a little makeup couldn't cover. When I returned to work on Monday nobody even noticed a thing.
Now I'm about 4 weeks post and my belly button is fully healed; I only see a tiny scar if I look really close. My nose is still swollen mainly at the tip but I can see the smooth line now on both sides of my bridge and my nostril finally looks normal which I'm really happy about. I still have to wait for the swelling to come down to get back to the refinement I saw at my 1 year mark before my second surgery, but so far, so good! I'm finally done with my nose and I couldn't be happier! :)
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January 3, 2017
Hey, so what did you decide? How did your apt go? I have a similar outcome with a separation between my bridge and tip. I noticed it in your recent photos and then read your notes and you mentioned it.
Honestly, I don't think others would see that on your nose. My eye has become super refined looking at noses so much :) But on you it's almost imperceptible.
You have a really nice improvement. I fee the same as you regarding the revision. The idea of having to do a whole new surgery is a little daunting although I would love to have a better line along the sides of my nose.
You are very pretty, I think if I were you I would just leave it. Maybe just a little tweak to your nostril if he thinks he can do an improvement with a mild change. Glad you're mostly pleased with your results.
Honestly, I don't think others would see that on your nose. My eye has become super refined looking at noses so much :) But on you it's almost imperceptible.
You have a really nice improvement. I fee the same as you regarding the revision. The idea of having to do a whole new surgery is a little daunting although I would love to have a better line along the sides of my nose.
You are very pretty, I think if I were you I would just leave it. Maybe just a little tweak to your nostril if he thinks he can do an improvement with a mild change. Glad you're mostly pleased with your results.
March 17, 2017
Hey Squirrelly, thanks for the kind words and for checking in!
I ended up going through with a minor revision to correct the separation on my bridge as well as my right nostril in Feb. It's back to looking full and bulky as I'm just 4 weeks post, but I can see the improvement poking through. I'm glad I did it because even though I was put under the recovery was almost nothing. I felt 100% back to normal by the next morning. I know exactly what you mean about others not noticing and I have spent way more time than I want to admit analyzing noses so I notice every little thing... but honestly, I probably would have left it until I saw my wedding photos. In the close-ups of my face it was obvious and it bothered me. There are a TON of other little imperfections (ie. I would still classify my nose as asymmetrical) but overall it's better than what I had before so I'm happy.
How is everything with you? Have you decided on your revision?
I ended up going through with a minor revision to correct the separation on my bridge as well as my right nostril in Feb. It's back to looking full and bulky as I'm just 4 weeks post, but I can see the improvement poking through. I'm glad I did it because even though I was put under the recovery was almost nothing. I felt 100% back to normal by the next morning. I know exactly what you mean about others not noticing and I have spent way more time than I want to admit analyzing noses so I notice every little thing... but honestly, I probably would have left it until I saw my wedding photos. In the close-ups of my face it was obvious and it bothered me. There are a TON of other little imperfections (ie. I would still classify my nose as asymmetrical) but overall it's better than what I had before so I'm happy.
How is everything with you? Have you decided on your revision?
UPDATED FROM Yolo7
8 months post
8 Months Post: Might need a slight revision
I'm now 8 months post op and although I still think my doctor did an amazing job, some parts of my nose just don't seem to be healing properly. On the left side there is a bump that has formed which is exacerbated by an indent directly below. Almost seems like a separation is forming between the bridge and the tip. The right side is nothing like this and completely smooth. Also my right nostrils never settled and is a bit high and a different shape than my left. Other than that I'm super happy with my nose and when I compare my pre-op to now I'm still so amazed. I have an appointment in December and hopefully will have some answers on what can be done with the issues I have. If it means another full on surgery I really have to think about it but if it will be a minor surgery I will do it for sure.
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