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I had a terribly deviated septum and difficulty...
I had a terribly deviated septum and difficulty breathing, as well as some cosmetic issues with my nose (a bump and also it was not centered on my face).
I had a septo-rhinoplasty with Dr. Houtan Chaboki at GW Hospital in Washington, DC. I should have done this 20 years ago but I decided to do it because I got a recommendation to Dr. Chaboki from some doctors I know at GW who said he was the best. I was also getting married in 6 months. Between these two things, it was time.
The procedure itself was fine - I was asleep, obviously. I took my pain medical religiously afterwards just in case - but I never had any real pain and stopped after a couple days, even though they had to break my nose to move it centrally on my face. I had minimal bruising and some bleeding, which was expected. I took a week off work, mainly because I did not want to go to work with a cast on, though I felt OK. I was a little tired from the surgery for a few days.
The month or so after the surgery, the swelling went down and the stitches inside my nostrils (he does a technique where the only incisions are in the nostrils - none outside) were dissolving and healing up. I had some discomfort but nothing major. My nose also felt a little bit numb in places - but everything just kept improving over time.
The best part? I could BREATHE! For the first time ever! It was glorious :)
6 months out, I really don't have a single negative thing to say. I am functionally much better - I can breathe, I no longer have post-nasal drip that was giving me a cough, and I did not get a stuffy nose once this entire winter, which used to happen all the time. My nose feels almost normal.
Cosmetic-wise, it looks great! I look like myself, but a bit better, which was the goal. My nose is straighter and the bump is smaller - I just feel slightly prettier than before and less self-conscious about my profile especially. I can definitely notice the difference but I have good friends who said they would never even notice if I hadn't told them!
All in all, I am 100% satisfied I did this and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. But I am glad I waited until I found the right surgeon and Dr. Chaboki was it - he was awesome - very talented, subtle, and also very personable.
I had a septo-rhinoplasty with Dr. Houtan Chaboki at GW Hospital in Washington, DC. I should have done this 20 years ago but I decided to do it because I got a recommendation to Dr. Chaboki from some doctors I know at GW who said he was the best. I was also getting married in 6 months. Between these two things, it was time.
The procedure itself was fine - I was asleep, obviously. I took my pain medical religiously afterwards just in case - but I never had any real pain and stopped after a couple days, even though they had to break my nose to move it centrally on my face. I had minimal bruising and some bleeding, which was expected. I took a week off work, mainly because I did not want to go to work with a cast on, though I felt OK. I was a little tired from the surgery for a few days.
The month or so after the surgery, the swelling went down and the stitches inside my nostrils (he does a technique where the only incisions are in the nostrils - none outside) were dissolving and healing up. I had some discomfort but nothing major. My nose also felt a little bit numb in places - but everything just kept improving over time.
The best part? I could BREATHE! For the first time ever! It was glorious :)
6 months out, I really don't have a single negative thing to say. I am functionally much better - I can breathe, I no longer have post-nasal drip that was giving me a cough, and I did not get a stuffy nose once this entire winter, which used to happen all the time. My nose feels almost normal.
Cosmetic-wise, it looks great! I look like myself, but a bit better, which was the goal. My nose is straighter and the bump is smaller - I just feel slightly prettier than before and less self-conscious about my profile especially. I can definitely notice the difference but I have good friends who said they would never even notice if I hadn't told them!
All in all, I am 100% satisfied I did this and my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. But I am glad I waited until I found the right surgeon and Dr. Chaboki was it - he was awesome - very talented, subtle, and also very personable.
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Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
2311 M St. NW, Washington, District of Columbia
Dr. Chaboki was awesome - very talented, obtains a natural result, and also very personable, available to answer questions, etc. He came recommended by other doctors at GW who said he was the best, which made me feel really comfortable with my choice.