rhinoplasty results ? :( - Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery Message Board

jason_arntz · 01-30-2005, 06:09 PM

Hey i just got my splint taken off... so i had the surgery about a week ago... and im wondering is it normal to be dissapointed with the results when it comes off? IT doesnt appear that he raised the tip enough.. it still looks somewhat bulky also.. PLease tell me it gets better... i feel like crap now

also is it normal for your face to be puffy after the surgery..its like i have a lot of water retention.

wyattttas1839 · 02-05-2005, 06:04 PM

Hello, I thought I'd send you an e-mail as I totally understand how you feel. I've had my nose done four times due to various resons 1/namely at first me not communicating with the surgeon exactly what I wanted doing, 2/ due to excess bone growing back and 3/ going to a couple of not very good surgeons!

Well, it really depends on what you said to the surgeon before you had it done. People (I know I was) are very naive the first time they have their noses done! And the surgeon basically decides on what needs doing and you go along with it! Right?! Or you say you want the hump taking out or making it a 'bit' straighter etc. You 'need' to be more specific!

I learnt that the hard way. I had it done the second time though before I got it banged and excess bone grew back, and the second time went to a top surgeon, and had it made from straight to curvy and slightly turned up, just slighty and I was so happy I can't describe it to you!

Though sometimes, especially the first time, your nose will take a month or so to go down alot! So it will look strange, perhaps a bit fat/ weird and swollen. It does go down though, so don't worry.

Also it's a big shock to see yourself looking different, so that could be something to do with how you're feeling, or perhaps you thought it would transform you into someone else, totally different like a model. lol, I know it's easy to get carried away, you have to get persepctive.

If you do decide to get it done again (you've always got that option, so don't worry, alot of people do go for secondary surgery, and it can look lots differnt that time round if you be very specific about what you want doing... plus do your research and go to someone really good!!

I hope it's just sweeling and that you do end up liking your new nose, and that I haven't disheartened you. I just know how it feels, it's very upsetting when you have to have revision surgery. One tip is never to skimp or just go to your local surgeon, depsite people saying your gp can refer you, that's rubbish!

I don't know where you're from, but GP's in the uk, here, know nothing about cosmetic surgery and will refer you to anybody!

You can always write me if you need to talk

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suzznyc · 02-06-2005, 11:58 AM

I'm having my done for the first time 2/21 by sherrell aston, NYC. He is one of the top doctors in the field, thus I feel comfortable with letting him do what he thinks. He informed me I will have a splint as opposed to packing. Is this normal procedure? Also, regarding the cartlidge part of the nose, how is it possible to reshape? That is the part I really want to correct. It seems much easier to correct a bump on the nose than the actual restructuring of the cartlidge. Any feedback from your previous experiences?

wyattttas1839 · 02-06-2005, 05:12 PM

yes sure, well it depends on what you want doing, alsorts is possible though. With my nose I had it changed 'alot', from what it first was. I've had it straight with a bump but a bit bigger and more bulbous tip, then straight but a bit narrower after my first op. Then curved, but I ended up just wanting a minor correction and a dr ellenbogen totally changed the shape.. he added my own tissue cartilage from somewhere else in my nose to use to make my nose straight again, which I never wanted it straight atall! He also made it longer by adding some to the underneath of it.

Although I hated it completely, it goes to show you can have cartilage puit back in. You can have it put in almost anywhere, and the allar grooves at the side of your nose if you have visible dents! Alsorts.

It depends on the scar tissue, how many times you have had it done, and the condition of your skin on your nose.

But if you've got a good surgeon like you say, he'll be able to let you know more about what's best for you. Just make sure you know what it is you want doing and don't be persuaded into something that you don't want doing. Because some surgeons do have a tendancy to give you the nose 'they' like and not what you 'like'. Communication is vital.

Good luck

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suzznyc · 02-06-2005, 05:58 PM

thanks for your reply. I am going to meet with him again prior and be sure to communicate...