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Lucian Ion Review - London, GB
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I am scheduled for my surgery with Lucian Ion next...
M517895May 2, 2015
WORTH IT$7,000
I am scheduled for my surgery with Lucian Ion next week and have found this site so helpful in preparing me for my surgery, so I wanted to put a few words up here in case I can help any others going through the same process. I think the decision to go with any surgery that will alter your appearance comes with significant mental preparation, and being able to share in others experiences - especially with the same doctor - is so helpful during this process.
My admissions letter recommended I purchase a number of vitamins in preparation for the surgery, Multi Vitamin (which you don't take until after, because it contains Vitamin E), Flx supplements (which contribute to healthy repair of collagen and cartilage, as I understand), and probiotics (to help your system deal with the symptoms of and recover from any antibiotics given after surgery). I have ordered all of these and have been taken them for about a month prior to surgery - however the earlier you can start the better, so your system can prepare. I think the recommendation is 3 months prior.
Did anyone else take any of these in preparation for their surgery? I would be interested to know.
You also need to eliminate alcohol 2 weeks prior, so I'm doing that now.
I have a a slight dorsal hump, so want this reduced and also wish to have a slightly narrower bridge, so Lucian Ion has modelled this for me using his 3D imaging. I think this is hugely helpful in those mental preparation I wrote of earlier, so you can visualise the change and set your own expectations. I also have a slightly deviated septum and uneven nostrils as a result, which will be corrected. I am having open rhino, and have taken 2 weeks off work to recover, as recommended by Dr. Ion.
My biggest nervousness is around the recovery, and also about the day the cast and splints come out, that moment when you see your new nose for the first time. I sometimes struggle to look at myself in the mirror even after a minor change like highlights that come out too blonde, so a new facial feature will take me time to get used to, haha. I also worry about whether others will notice the change, especially at work, but I imagine if its an improvement in how I look then that worry will be pacified significantly :-)
I will keep you updated on my journey. Please if others are going through the same with Lucian I'd love to hear from you - those I've already talked to have really helped!!
My admissions letter recommended I purchase a number of vitamins in preparation for the surgery, Multi Vitamin (which you don't take until after, because it contains Vitamin E), Flx supplements (which contribute to healthy repair of collagen and cartilage, as I understand), and probiotics (to help your system deal with the symptoms of and recover from any antibiotics given after surgery). I have ordered all of these and have been taken them for about a month prior to surgery - however the earlier you can start the better, so your system can prepare. I think the recommendation is 3 months prior.
Did anyone else take any of these in preparation for their surgery? I would be interested to know.
You also need to eliminate alcohol 2 weeks prior, so I'm doing that now.
I have a a slight dorsal hump, so want this reduced and also wish to have a slightly narrower bridge, so Lucian Ion has modelled this for me using his 3D imaging. I think this is hugely helpful in those mental preparation I wrote of earlier, so you can visualise the change and set your own expectations. I also have a slightly deviated septum and uneven nostrils as a result, which will be corrected. I am having open rhino, and have taken 2 weeks off work to recover, as recommended by Dr. Ion.
My biggest nervousness is around the recovery, and also about the day the cast and splints come out, that moment when you see your new nose for the first time. I sometimes struggle to look at myself in the mirror even after a minor change like highlights that come out too blonde, so a new facial feature will take me time to get used to, haha. I also worry about whether others will notice the change, especially at work, but I imagine if its an improvement in how I look then that worry will be pacified significantly :-)
I will keep you updated on my journey. Please if others are going through the same with Lucian I'd love to hear from you - those I've already talked to have really helped!!
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Cast off :-)
M517895May 15, 2015
Today I got my cast off and internal splints out, and I can tell you everything you hear about Dr. Ion is true, he is a genius!! I am so pleased, he has done a truly wonderful job!
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May 15, 2015
Hi, so pleased for you that you've got the results you desired. Would you be willing to share some before and after pictures? This kind of feedback is invaluable. Thanks :)
May 15, 2015
Hi there - I'm still not 100% comfortable with having photos here :-) thinking of setting up something that I can give people access too though, will let you know!
May 15, 2015
Really good news!
Is it looking pretty close to the morphs? How is breathing again after having your splints out? Did you have the stitches out from your columella too?
Glad you are pleased with your result!
May 15, 2015
Hi :-) Yes it looks exactly like the morphs, albeit a bit swollen so less so from the front, but I am confident that will change as the swelling reduces :-) Breathing is fine, but I'm taking it slow... I know I can, but am still mouth-breathing intermittently until I get used to all the new feelings haha. Stitches out too - this was worse than the splints, but still only mildly uncomfortable and I think it was more anticipation of pain rather than pain itself :-) Are you going with Dr. Ion as well?
May 15, 2015
Yes, I'm booked in for June so this and all the other reviews are really reassuring.
From your description I think we are having fairly similar procedures too (small hump, slight narrowing). Did you need your bones breaking?
Did you see the Dr today or was it a nurse you saw?
Also just working out what supplies to get, did you need to put anything on the stitches to help with the scar?
Congratulations again and sorry for all the questions. Ps let us know how you get on with swelling!
May 15, 2015
Hi :-) You are in very good hands, Dr. Ion is incredible! I saw him this morning, was originally scheduled in with the nurse but she called me late yesterday and asked if I wanted to come in earlier to be seen by the doctor, so I took that :-)
I didn't ask him too many questions about what he did, only because I'm better off not knowing too many details :-) but from our discussions during our consults he talked about the use of power tools, etc to 'reshape' the bones (my bridge as well as septum were slightly deviated) so I do believe my bones were broken. My swelling was really minimal! I had almost zero bruising, and most of the swelling was in the area either side of my nose, and my lower cheeks. I think this was because I slept almost entirely upright, using a good quality memory foam airplane pillow, and also mostly down to the skill of Dr. Ion :-) You may have already realised, he puts a lot of thought and research into his operations and aftercare, and I can say we as patients truly benefit from his experience and expertise!! There really is very minimal swelling and bruising. Now that the cast is off, I can already see swelling in the bridge of my nose since leaving his office this morning, but I'm guessing with the taping at night, pressure points and continuing to eat healthy this will subside quickly (if its anything like the other swelling I've had!). I didn't put anything on the stitches during the recovery week, I also didn't clean the inside of my nostrils at all, only underneath my nose and left everything else as is. I didnt want to aggrevate anything and add to the swelling. He cleaned me up today :-)
Other supplies I had: clarins eye gel to help with any dark circles or puffiness, I took the Beyuna Flx and probiotics supplements every day (twice), as well as his prescribed medications. I didn't drink any coffee, alcohol and stayed away from added salt. Tried to eat really healthy all week, and lots of fresh pineapple. I probably took painkillers every day, but only before bed. A lot of people said they didn't need them, but I found the pain got worse in the evenings, mostly from the splints, so I took them to help me sleep.
Happy to answer as many questions as you have! Feel free to ask more :-) Good luck!!! And do not worry, he is the master :-)
May 29, 2015
Hi there, thanks for your post! It really eases my mind a bit. I had two bad rhinoplasties and am starting to lean towards this doctor to fix the disaster. I'd love, love, love to see some before and after pics. Even if it's only a nose close up kind of thing. So happy for you! [RS bleep]
December 19, 2015
Hi, glad you are happy with your results :) some people use a site called picture trail to upload their pics (only people who you give rage password too can access them). If you set anything up or wouldn't mind emailing them to me, that would be amazing x
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Updating review
M517895May 15, 2015
Does anyone know how I can change the rating at the top of my review? I don't even remember selecting 'Not Sure', but now that it's over and I can provide a full account, I definitely want this to reflect my positive review. It doesn't seem to allow me to update it?
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May 21, 2015
You can edit your review at the top of your page. Do you have any photos ? I am interested in this surgeon. X
July 1, 2015
do you have any photos? or are willing to send me any? I'm really wanting lucian but i can't find much research about him online! thank you so much xx
July 27, 2016
Hiya, just wondering how your nose is now? I am considering mr ion and would love to hear about your results!
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Thanks for paying it forward and starting your story on RealSelf!