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On the fence
UPDATED FROM lulu26
2 years post
Posted new before and after pics
$6,200
Sorry for the poor picture quality. I practically never take pictures of myself, so this is the best you're going to get... and it's better than nothing.
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UPDATED FROM lulu26
2 years post
Kenalog injection at 2 year mark
I went home this past December and saw my surgeon for the first time since my bandages were removed. That put me at the 2 year + 1 month mark. Dr. C injected my nose with a bit of kenalog, and I saw significant improvement in just 1 week. To my surprise, most of my scar tissue dissolved rapidly. There's still some scar tissue remaining, leaving residual fullness in my supra tip - but, overall this injection made a marked improvement. The only downside, however (is there always a downside?), is that the steroid dissolved 'healthy' tissue and left a dent on the upper left side of my nose (hopefully you can see it in the picture I posted). Also, my nostrils are fairly uneven (posted a picture of this as well), but I'm not so worried about that because I don't walk around with my nose up in the air. :)
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UPDATED FROM lulu26
1 year post
19 months post-op
I'm 19 months post-op and none the happier. A bad rhinoplasty outcome takes a hefty tole on your mental health, so consider carefully having this procedure done. I've posted pictures to show my results. This is not an exaggerated image, this is what my nose looks like ALL the time. It has thrown off the entire balance of my face and I feel like I don't recognize myself on most days.
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I'm so sorry to hear of your experience. What a reality check! Not all stories are fairy tales. I hope that in time, you seek a revision. I suggest Dr. Naderi though it wouldn't be cheap. I bet he could help you.
Thank you for the recommendation.
Thank you for sharing your story. You still are beautiful. I'm sorry for your experience. This is why I haven't had surgery yet. I hope you find peace and maybe have a revision. Good luck:)
Aww, thank you for the sweet words. Good luck with your decision.
Hi Elaina. Thank you for the update. I do feel your pain. Have you consulted more surgepns since your last update? I am sure your nose cam be fixed. Dr. Eric Joseph in NJ is well known for revision. I will keep you in my prayeres. Good luck.
Thank you for the referral, I will look into him. Good luck to you too!
Don't think Dr. Joseph is even a top 10 contender for revisionists....
I am confused. I don't see any posted before and after pics. All I see are two pictures of a beautiful girl. I am considering surgery myself and would like to see what everyone is talking about here. Thanks for your posts.
Hi InteriorDecorator26,
I am sorry that your rhinoplasty was such of a poor outcome for you. I like your hindsight though: plastic surgery is in essence an expensive gamble. When the results are undesirable, sometimes it is not the result of an unskilled surgeon rather the intrinsic risks involved with surgery.
Thank you for sharing your perspective with your posts
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