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38 Year Old Mom of 3 Little Girls Just Scheduled Rhinoplasty for May!
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Hi everyone! I just had my initial consultation...
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Hi everyone! I just had my initial consultation with Dr. Pontell in Wayne, PA yesterday and decided to go ahead schedule the surgery for May 2nd. I'm nervous and excited but I truly hope this is all worth it. I just keep thinking as I'm watching TV, that everyone from the Real Housewives and Kardashians to the movie stars have gotten this procedure done, so I try not to be too afraid. Dr. Pontell is very nice and professional and had a lot of confidence telling me what I needed done. My cartilage has indentations that make it look very bulbous from certain angles. I asked him why I feel it looks bulbous so much more so now, and he explained that as we age our skin thins even on the nose, making it look more bulbous if the cartilage isn't right. He said he wouldn't have to break any bones so that made me feel better. As a mother of 3 little girls, my youngest being almost one, I'm a nervous wreck but I need to do this for myself. I'm very self conscious of my pictures and very critical of my nose. I don't want to keep ducking and dodging pictures the rest of my life. If it can be fixed and improved, I want it! I'd love to be able to talk to others going through this, so please message me or comment!
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2 months pre
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I've emailed Dr. Pontell a few times with questions I forgot to ask at the consultation, as well as some questions before the consult, and he is quick to respond. I'm very impressed and comforted in knowing that as busy as he is, he still makes time to correspond with his patients.
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March 20, 2017
Best wishes with your outcome and a speedy recovery!
March 20, 2017
Thank you so much! I was looking over your review and you look great!!! I haven't been getting great responses after telling my friends and family, so it means a lot just a few words of encouragement. :)
March 20, 2017
I did not tell a large chunk of my family- not so much because I was afraid of their reaction but because I was undertaking the process for -me-. I didn't want to color the experience with their qualms. Of the people I did tell that were not enthusiastic about my decision, many of them have come around. Seeing how happy it made me & realizing that I didn't magically become some stranger helped them feel at ease. :) You will always have support here.
March 20, 2017
Sorry...my almost one year old hit my hand... Yes, people are just wondering why I think I need one and I've showed them what I don't like about my nose and they still think I'm nuts. I get it, but some support would be great too.
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2 months pre
Need a buddy!!!
This process is very emotional! I'm borderline obsessing over it, but I guess that's normal. I see a lot of bad reviews and horror stories. I don't seek them out and but I also want to be informed. My doctor seems to have great reviews but I'd LOVE to be able to speak to someone who has had surgery with him or is going to have surgery...or anyone else out there with an upcoming surgery. I feel alone in this process and I'd love a buddy to talk to, so please comment or message me if you want to chat about
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March 28, 2017
Oh gosh, I'm planning on having surgery myself ( revision rhinoplasty and a new chin implant). The first Rhinoplasty was many, many years ago. The bruising was horrendous and blood patches in the eyes was quite scary, also the nasal packing was a little uncomfortable because I had to breathe out of my mouth, but almost no pain at all, I didn't even take one pain pill just otc tylenol took care of it. The bruising and bloodshot eyes went away in about 6 or 7 days. I might add that there are a lot of surgeons that don't use nasal packing or if they do they will put a soft plastic splint inside and easy to breathe out of. I wish you the very best in your quest to enhance your looks, feel free to ask any questions pertaining to this type of procedure. :)
April 18, 2017
I am having my surgery May 12! AHh and I am obsessing over it too! Like going over my packing list every few hours. And I am mostly nervous about what the tip will look like. And also I hope my bruising and swelling isn't TOO bad.
April 18, 2017
I guess you are traveling for yours? I'm lucky in the fact that my PS and the surgery center are about 25 mins away. I'm nervous about how I'll look too, but I really trust my doctor. And I'm not as nervous as I was but I'm sure that will change a day or two before. I paid my surgery center fee and put the rhinoplasty itself on care credit today. Tomorrow I'll pay the anesthesia fee. I'm thinking about the recovery and hoping I'm ok enough to take care of my family. I know the first 2/3 days will be rough and I'll have help, but I hope I can rest.
April 19, 2017
Yeah unfortunately there wasn't anyone in my area that I felt comfortable with doing the cosmetic portion. So I am traveling 5.5hrs to Salt Lake City. But my husband and mom will be coming along to take care of me and for support! We plan on just getting there the day before and then staying the night after surgery. So a day later we will drive back home.
Yeah I used to be more nervous, before my consultation. But after scheduling my surgery I have calmed down a bit. I am sure after the first 3 days you will be ready to be up and about. Maybe you could have your daughters go over to one of their friends house during the day or after school to help you not be too stressed about that part for the first day or so.
Yeah I used to be more nervous, before my consultation. But after scheduling my surgery I have calmed down a bit. I am sure after the first 3 days you will be ready to be up and about. Maybe you could have your daughters go over to one of their friends house during the day or after school to help you not be too stressed about that part for the first day or so.
April 19, 2017
That's nice to have both your mom and husband traveling to help you. My youngest just turned one and in this next two weeks I have to wean her completely off the boob. It'll be too hard to try and nurse her while I'm recovering. She'll probably try to hit my nose. I'll keep in touch with you during this process!!!
April 19, 2017
Yeah that is probably best! Especially if you are taking pain meds and all. Well I will be thinking of you these next few weeks!
May 27, 2017
Hi
I'm having my consultation in June and too am becoming obsessed. It is a massive decision and I guess we all want to look better not worse than before. I have only told my husband my plans and he's unsure so I'm feeling alone too!
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