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My only regret is that I waited so long. :)

UPDATED FROM rosiegirld
6 months post

5 months and still small changes...

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rosiegirld
WORTH IT$6,500
You will read from everyone who has had the surgery that they noticed changes for up to a year. I can tell you that my nose is still changing. My only regret is that I didnt have the surgery sooner. I still have routine follow up visits with my surgeon and he continues to be one of the best surgeons I have ever met.

I hope everyone else is healing well, and adjusting well. Good luck to those thinking about it, and speedy healing to those who are fresh post-op patients. I will try to remember to update a picture again in a few months.

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Kelly Gallego, MD, FACS

Kelly Gallego, MD, FACS

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November 10, 2014
You look gorgeous! Nice to see an update. True, I'm almost 8 months post revision and my nose is still changing.
UPDATED FROM rosiegirld
24 days post

antibiotic and appt tomorrow...

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Think I have a infection on my left side. :( Called my ps and he gets back from vac tomorrow but he was kind enough to get me an antibiotic so I could get it started. Did a lot of running around today, and my nose just feels so congested today. I keep telling myself this will pass...:)

As I get on my email I find all the posts to this page about the botox/fillers. lol You guys crack me up. I don't think I ever asked about either one but obviously those of you who posted thought I needed to know about it. Nice guys...that is no different than having someone say, "Oh, you need rhinoplasty". Just a bit of advice, don't feed into the negative posts that get posted on here, on anyones site. And, don't carry it forward. You just encourage that behavior. IF I had asked about the info, I'm sure I could have found the proper site for it on here, no different than rhinoplasty for noses. So, please, keep the site for what it is supposed to be about...support. IF you feel the need to post about something like this, then do it on your own blog...I like to keep mine related specifically to my journey, and be able to offer help to others. As I read my comments, I'm sure others will too and they will question what kind of support system we have on here.

Thanks!

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June 12, 2014
Wow. Loving your new nose. Are you in America. I want mine like that!:-)
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June 12, 2014
Sorry to hear about the possible infection. Hope it all gets cleared up soon!
June 12, 2014
You look amazing!! I don't understand why people post stuff like that...they are just insecure with themselves. All you need to focus on is how great you look! :)
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June 12, 2014
It looks like a pretty darn GOOD support system to me- 5 or 6 different people came to your defense after someone tried to insult you. I see many encouraging comments before and after your surgery. And countless compliments regarding your nose. No one, other than the one insulting person insinuated that you needed Botox or any other procedure, on the contrary I think everyone expressed that you didn't and are beautiful. It was just a short civil discussion that resulted, which will happen on a blog site that allows comments. Regardless- my apologies because it is your blog.
June 12, 2014
While I am happy to respect your wishes, there are a lot of blogs where people make suggestions. Personally, I don't see it as an attack or the same as, " get a nose job", more along the lines of, "wow, your nose looks good, maybe consider putting a few sticks of btx in your forehead"... Maybe everyone has a different level of what they consider insulting, but since botox is totally noninvasive/everyone does it, it doesn't seem as rude to me. However, I will respect your wishes and apologize for commenting.
UPDATED FROM rosiegirld
19 days post

Almost three weeks post op

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Still a little congested daily. My nose is still swollen and tender. Some days worse than others but I do not regret my decision at all. I have one suture that is trying to come through that bugs me but I had the doc take a peek at it and we will monitor it until it breaks the skin. My coworkers and friends are really noticing the changes now and that makes me feel good. I'm finally able to smile more as well.
Here's some latest pics.

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June 8, 2014
You look amazing! So happy for you! Can't wait to have mine done in hopes of having a great result like yours :)
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June 8, 2014
:) Thank you. I am very pleased with it so far and I can't imagine what it will look like even a month from now. I'm always excited when I see members post updated pictures so I can see the changes and I really wanted to share my own experience. Cant wait to see you with your transformation. :))
June 8, 2014
Your nose looks fabulous! I love it, great job!!
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June 8, 2014
Thank you. :) I don't know if others do this, but I still feel my nose and can't believe that it is MY nose...my other nose was so big and the tip was so droopy and soft. My new nose is def not soft, and the tip is so defined. I'm so happy. :)))
June 8, 2014
Beautiful!
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June 9, 2014
Thank you so much. :)
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June 8, 2014
Congratulations on your new nose. It's looking great! I'm 3 days post surgery now and it's so helpful to see other people's recovery stages, especially in pictures. Hope you continue to love your result :)
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June 9, 2014
Kh88 I'm excited for you. I still look at people's changes in their updated profiles. Like you, I enjoy seeing the recovery as much as reading about it from all the members.
June 8, 2014
Your nose looks great, like the nose you should have been born with! Beautiful results, very happy for you!
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June 9, 2014
Thank you :) I worried about all the possibilities but am so happy with the results.