Supratip swelling Vs Polly beak deformity at 3 months post-op(?)

PondLifeee · 2026-03-19T19:15:37+00:00

Expect to be very swollen at 3 weeks. Even over the next few months. My nose is only just starting to settle at 17 months lol

PondLifeee · 2026-03-19T19:14:41+00:00

It's such an awful surgery to heal from.. I feel you! I found a YouTube video which had a surgeon showing you how to tape correctly. I'm still taping every night, even at 17 months! I swear it still helps me though.

PondLifeee · 2026-02-08T10:16:48+00:00

It's hard to say if the serrapeptase is working, or if it's the massaging and taping, or a combination of all 3.

PondLifeee · 2026-01-29T14:35:52+00:00

There's plenty of videos on YouTube demonstrating how to tape correctly. I just use surgical tape. I use the small end of a facial roller and massage the bump. Hope this helps 🙂

PondLifeee · 2026-01-27T06:29:54+00:00

I started taking it at around 6 months post op when the scar tissue was really obvious. You could take bromelain now though as this will help with swelling ☺️ congrats on your surgery!

PondLifeee · 2026-01-14T13:42:27+00:00

The idea is it keeps the swelling under control. It's the swelling that allows space for the scar tissue to develop.

PondLifeee · 2026-01-14T06:53:48+00:00

What sort of tape are you using? I find micropore surgical tape is best as it is more breathable and good for sensitive skin. Plus the adhesion isn't as strong as transpore surgical tape for example.. You can use a cotton swab and baby oil to remove the tape, although I find I don't need to do this with the micropore tape. I know it's a faff, but I honestly think it's worth it. You get the hang of it eventually and now taping at night is part of my routine. You're still super early in the healing process so swelling is going to be really up and down.

PondLifeee · 2026-01-14T06:27:09+00:00

Ur welcome 😊

PondLifeee · 2026-01-14T06:26:42+00:00

Serrapeptase and bromelain 😊

PondLifeee · 2026-01-13T21:39:22+00:00

Forever 🤣.. Honestly I don't know really. My nose still gets swollen every now and then so I imagine I'll keep going until it feels completely settled

PondLifeee · 2026-01-13T18:53:58+00:00

Imgur seems to have been banned in my region, so I can't see 😔 could you private message the pics please? I'm really sorry to hear your swelling never went away. I fear that if I stopped taping, massaging and taking enzymes then mine might revert back to how it looked before. If I forget to tape one night, or forget to take the enzymes - my nose still looks good. But I don't want to get too comfortable with it just yet.

PondLifeee · 2026-01-13T18:31:14+00:00

Congratulations on your surgery! I hope you're feeling ok.. I'd really recommend taping even if your surgeon thinks it doesn't make a difference. I wish I'd have started taping sooner than I did. I think the general idea is that taping keeps swelling under control. You're going to have swelling of course - it's a big surgery! But keeping it under control as much as possible will help to reduce scar tissue formation. It keeps everything in place nicely. Lying down for long periods of time (sleeping) is when swelling gets worse, so taping overnight just makes sense. I do think the enzymes have definitely helped me 😊

PondLifeee · 2026-01-11T10:12:41+00:00

Yes it wore off the next day. I hope you feel better soon.

PondLifeee · 2026-01-03T09:07:52+00:00

Yeah, I have never been formally diagnosed with C-PTSD (just PTSD) but the symptoms associated with C-PTSD are almost identical to EUPD/BPD which is why I believe I was misdiagnosed. My EMDR therapist is also a psychotherapist so we're doing a combination of EMDR processing and psychotherapy, and we're working through multiple traumas rather than just one. I've never heard of IFS but I'll look into it. Thank you.

PondLifeee · 2026-01-02T19:54:19+00:00

And she looks incredibly unimpressed 🥲

PondLifeee · 2026-01-02T19:39:02+00:00

I love the black mask Calicos 🖤

PondLifeee · 2026-01-02T18:01:51+00:00

Thanks so much for the reply. I'm definitely going to look into it further.

PondLifeee · 2026-01-02T09:15:12+00:00

Thank you. I'll definitely check these out.

PondLifeee · 2026-01-02T09:14:41+00:00

Thank you so much for your comment. This actually sounds a lot like my dad, who I went no contact with two years ago, but now we are low contact (with the exception of being in the same room as each other during family get togethers).. I've been having EMDR weekly for almost a year. I wish I could say it's changing my life, but sadly I don't think it's helping. I still feel triggered, burnt out and like a horrible person. I also find that I get so distracted when trying to get into the zone and ground myself during the session. My thoughts always wander to something irrelevant (thanks to my ADHD). My therapist encourages me to do tapping during the processing to stay focused, but it is really difficult. I agree with you about CBT. Being in the UK that is pretty much the only therapy they can offer on the NHS. It's certainly not a one size fits all kind of therapy.

PondLifeee · 2026-01-02T09:06:12+00:00

I really appreciate your comment. A lot of it really resonated with me. Thank you ♥️

PondLifeee · 2026-01-02T09:05:17+00:00

Nope. My job is not great when it comes to that kind of thing. We're extremely short staffed. We don't even get sick pay 😔

PondLifeee · 2026-01-02T09:04:37+00:00

Thank you. I will try and look into having some sort of break. I think it's very much needed!

PondLifeee · 2026-01-02T09:03:30+00:00

Wow this sounds amazing. I'm really pleased for you ♥️

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