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30 Years Old, Have Wanted a Nose Job Since I Was 5! - Warren, MI

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I absolutely hate my nose! It is too long, it...

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casslynne
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I absolutely hate my nose! It is too long, it hangs down and a little wide. I have been wanting to get it done my whole life! I finally have my surgery scheduled next week but so scared! I have all these fears like what if I dont like it, what if surgery goes wrong, what if a million other things. Hopefully all goes well and I love it.

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Warren Brandes, DO (retired)

Warren Brandes, DO (retired)

Board Certified Otolaryngologist

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June 12, 2015
I am 40 years old and have wanted my nose done since i was 20. I finally had my surgery monday the 8th. First day was awful 2nd day better but once i got the packing out wednesday i felt really good. I like you didnt like my tip it tilted down and was big on the tip. I still have the cast over the bridge, i dont get it off till monday. Im terrified how its going to look but from what i can tell it looks ok but very swollen. My nostrils look big and i hope this is normal. I just wanted to tell u i almost backed out all the way to the very last second but i know its somethng that has bothered me for 20 years and if i didnt do it i would regret it. I wish u good luck! Oh and also chloraseptic spray helped me immensely the night after my surgery, my throat hurt horribly and i wasnt expecting that.
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June 13, 2015
wow! thank you so much for the tips and your right about if I don't go through with it I will probably regret it. I just can't wait to get it over with:) If you would please update me I would love to hear your progress:)
June 13, 2015
I get my cast off Monday i will certainly keep u posted. Your surgery is Tuesday?
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June 13, 2015
Just had mine 9 days ago. It is amazing to see my new nose, but be prepared, the swelling takes away from the big reveal. I can see a glimpse of what it will look like once this swelling subsides and it makes me impatient! You can read about my story of you go to my profile. I update often
June 13, 2015
Thank you for the advice I appreciate it! Its so hard because its your face!! If it were somewhere else and you had a bad outcome you could hide it. I get my cast off Monday and im so nervous. Right now my nostrils look large i hope this is not permanent. I had my surgery june 8th and im suppose to be going to a wedding june 20th do u think i will look decent enough by than?
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June 13, 2015
Totally! You might still be a little swollen but it will look great by the 20th.
June 14, 2015
Thanks!
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June 13, 2015
Oh I'm so excited for you!!! I wish I had done mine way sooner and get rid of the "nose"complex lol
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June 15, 2015
Did you have packing put in your nose? Did they tell you why you had a sore throat? Hope you love your results:)
June 16, 2015
They didnt say why i had packing and i didnt ask. I got the cast off today and it is really swollen. My entire nose even between my eyes but i think i can tell its going to be good. I also did not ask about the sore throat, i guess i was so nervous getting the cast off. Good luck with your surgery! Please let me know how your doing!
June 16, 2015
Oh i read your question wrong yes i did have packing for 2 days
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June 17, 2015
it's tmro morning I'm starting to freak out about being able to breath out of my nose or not!!!
UPDATED FROM casslynne
1 day pre

12 more hours til my surgery!

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casslynne
Oh man I am freaking out. I keep thinking should I go through with??? Ahhh I wish I wasn't so nervous but all I can think about is what if I hate it afterwards, what if it doesn't look any different, what if I am in so much pain or something goes wrong! I pray to God everything goes well:{ I will keep updating my journey:) Wish me luck everyone

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June 17, 2015
You're beautiful either way. Good luck!!!
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June 17, 2015
Thank you:)
June 17, 2015
Im sure it is all going to go great!! A few days of pain for years of happiness!!! Good luck!!
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June 17, 2015
You go girl! You've come this far. I can understand the anxiety of it all and I'm looking forward to seeing your results. Best of luck with your surgery and recovery! :)
UPDATED FROM casslynne
Day of treatment

2 hours post op surgery

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casslynne
i made it!!!! It wasn't half has bad as I thought and I can breath out of nose!!! I had a tiny bit of a sore throat when I first woke up but it's only been 2 & a half hours and I'm already home watching Netflix:) (Orange is the new black season 3) saved it just for this lol. My sore throat is gone, I had zero neausea and the pain is more like a pressure feeling:) the only thing I have cried about so far is someone threw my water out lol! I took 2 regular Otc Tylenol I can't take those heavy narcotics:((( anyways now I just hope it looks pretty??

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June 17, 2015
Congratulations on getting it done!! I had mine on Friday and you definitely look in better shape than I did 2 hours post op and sound like you've had a more pleasant experience! Hope your recovery goes well (I am sure it will if you have OITNB to watch...I need to watch the new season too)!! If you have any questions during your recovery that I may be able to help with please feel free to ask!
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June 18, 2015
My nose started bleeding and now I'm a mouth breather! It's the worst part of it all. Did this happen to you?
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June 18, 2015
Yes don't panic! I was bleeding quite heavily for the first 24 hours, then slower but still bleeding for the following 24 hours (I wore the gauze under my nose this whole time and took it off in the morning of my 3rd day post op). Although I can take one or two breaths in and out my nose, I cannot breathe enough purely this way not to breathe through my mouth so I have been doing this all week and I know that is absolutely normal, few people will breathe through their nose properly that first week. My surgeon recommended though where you can to do it as it will help :)
June 20, 2015
How long are you post-op? I am 12 days and i have so much swelling between my eyes. Did you or do you have that? My tip looks good but my whole nose is thick all the way up.
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June 20, 2015
I'm Day 8 post op and it's still swollen, between my eyes and bridge still quite wide! About to update my review with some photos so you can see for yourself shortly :)
June 20, 2015
Glad to hear you are doing so well!