 One week after Rhinoplasty Procedure
Hello,
I just came across this website and after reading some of the forum topics and threads regarding Rhinoplasty, I decided to register and share my experience so far. And probably ask questions.
I had my procedure done exactly a week ago. On October 5th.
My nose had a slight bump, but what I mostly didn't like about it was the round tip and no nostril definition at all. In profile just appeared a little droopy and long.
I had been fixated on this for many years and finally got it done.
I met with a plastic surgeon whom I felt comfortable with. He understood what I wanted to get done exactly and after discussing the details, we set a date.
I went into surgery a little nervouse. Not because of the procedure itself, but because i was afraid if I was going to get the result I wanted. I was a nervous reck pretty much.
During the surgery I was sedated, so of course I didn't remember anything after I woke up. There was no pain, just discomfort from the anesthesia.
The nose was bleeding and I got sent home with a little padding under my nose to collect the blood. The bleeding stopped pretty much on the second day after surgery.
The first four to five days you can't really breath throgh your nose, due to internal swelling. So, sleeping was a little difficult for the few several days.
The morning after the surgery I woke up swallen in the eye and cheekbone area, and also with bruises in the same places. The obvious swelling of the face disappears withing 5 days after surgery. The bruising and discoloratin will go away a bit slower.
During those first days there is a cast over your nose to protect it and keep the shape.
On the 6th most of the purple briuses are gone, the obvious swelling of the face is also gone and I looked more normal. But there is a yellowish cast on my skin under my eyes.
So, in this day, 6 days after surgery I went to have my cast removed(yesterday).
I was super nervous of seeing my new nose. Although I was aware that there would be swelling at first and I won't be able to see the final result at all, I didn't actually think that this new nose would a actually look BIGGER than my old nose.
Right now I am worried that the doctor didn't do what I wanted, and I will not see a change at all.
At this stage, seven days after surgery I know it's way too early to see anything.
There is still a slight slight bump on the bridge area, where the bone bump used to be. Now it seems like it's just swallen skin. The tip looks bigger and bulbous than even my original tip.
I know I have to be patient and see how it develops in the first few months to come.
By the way I was/am taking homeopathic medicine called 'Arnica Montana' which helps with swelling and bruising. And also was using Arnica cream(homeopathic cream), to put on my cheeks. These really help!!
I would appreciate it if anyone could give an advice or share their experience.
Thanks!!
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