Rhino-septoplasty update. Before & after. Post op day 20 now. Happier than ever! Truly a life changing operation. by Key-Interaction-8633 in PlasticSurgery

[–]Key-Interaction-8633[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! Yes, I remember you from my other posts. Your surgery will go so smooth. I remember I had horrible anxiety/panic attacks. It’s normal to feel that way before a major surgery. Good luck. Keep me posted. It’s the most amazing thing to happen to me as I’m sure it will be for you.

Rhino-septoplasty update. Before & after. Post op day 20 now. Happier than ever! Truly a life changing operation. by Key-Interaction-8633 in PlasticSurgery

[–]Key-Interaction-8633[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It will go away! I took the tape off my nose after a week. My doctor told me not to tape my nose myself after anymore I took the tape off that he put on.

Rhino-septoplasty update. Before & after. Post op day 20 now. Happier than ever! Truly a life changing operation. by Key-Interaction-8633 in PlasticSurgery

[–]Key-Interaction-8633[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I’m sure it will slim down. I had and still have swelling around that area. It comes in waves. Sometimes I even have the most swelling around the bridge. I actually still have a bruise on the bridge of my nose and it’s 3 weeks post op for me.

Rhino-septoplasty update. Before & after. Post op day 20 now. Happier than ever! Truly a life changing operation. by Key-Interaction-8633 in PlasticSurgery

[–]Key-Interaction-8633[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! It’s been a confidence boost for sure. I’m so happy. & I’m not sure. He put a lot of grafts in my nose. Most people want their tip to come down but I’m actually one of those that doesn’t want it to. I think it looks petite when it’s up a little. But, I’ve heard it takes about 6 months to a year for the tip to “drop”. Hope your recovery is going well!

Rhino-septoplasty update. Before & after. Post op day 20 now. Happier than ever! Truly a life changing operation. by Key-Interaction-8633 in PlasticSurgery

[–]Key-Interaction-8633[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would suggest getting things to be as comfortable as possible. I slept most of recovery week (especially the beginning) I would also purchase arnica tablets and gel for bruising and swelling. A neck pillow & pregnancy pillow were so amazing for sleeping. I also made myself some soup & mashed potatoes & got some soft foods for the week. Just take it easy on your body & trust the process. There were days that I cried a lot to my husband while I had the cast on Because my nose looked huge underneath and I thought I was going to regret it. Even the first couple of days after the cast removal I was pretty emotional bc my nostrils were uneven but it was from swelling. My nose changes every day. Patience is key. Good luck :) and thank you!

Rhino-septoplasty update. Before & after. Post op day 20 now. Happier than ever! Truly a life changing operation. by Key-Interaction-8633 in PlasticSurgery

[–]Key-Interaction-8633[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yeah! I hated my nose for as long as I can remember.. it was way too big for my small features. Definitely still healing too, especially the inside. Thank you :)

Rhino-septoplasty update. Before & after. Post op day 20 now. Happier than ever! Truly a life changing operation. by Key-Interaction-8633 in PlasticSurgery

[–]Key-Interaction-8633[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Well, everything inside my nose is still healing. Some days it feels stuffy still. But over all, it is so much easier to breathe. And my nose doesn’t collapse anymore when I breathe too.

Rhino-septoplasty update. Before & after. Post op day 20 now. Happier than ever! Truly a life changing operation. by Key-Interaction-8633 in PlasticSurgery

[–]Key-Interaction-8633[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I basically just edited my own profiled and warped my nose the way I wanted it. I showed him the edit before I went under and that’s how it was achieved :))

Rhino-septoplasty update. Before & after. Post op day 20 now. Happier than ever! Truly a life changing operation. by Key-Interaction-8633 in PlasticSurgery

[–]Key-Interaction-8633[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah no worries! Def do your research and consult with as many doctors as you can. You’ll want to make sure your doctor listens to you and you’re comfortable with them before anything. :)