http://www.realself.com/photo/900184 -- here are some options for those of us dealing with thick skin. I'm honestly not sure who out there is actually opting for skin grafts lately...
Betty Edwards22 said:Everyone seems to think they own the rights to nose surgery: plastic surgeons, maxillofacial specialists—but if you ask me, ENT doctors are the only ones who truly get it. They have that deep, consistent, all-around understanding of the nose because they actually consider both function and aesthetics. Real beauty comes from respecting anatomy, and honestly, trying to fight against properly set anatomical ratios is just a losing battle.
If anyone has a recommendation, please shoot me a DM.
I’m still a bit confused here: there's an aesthetic surgery center over at Rebro, but they don't touch rhinoplasty because that’s strictly ENT territory. Yet, on the ENT department's own page, they claim to handle both facelifts and rhinoplasty. So, does that mean I could just pay for everything legally through them, similar to how you'd pay at the aesthetic center? If so, who should I actually talk to? Which one of them is a decent aesthetic specialist? Shoot me a DM if you know.
Has anyone actually been to see Dr. Zambell? I’d normally prefer an ENT, but since I need both nasal narrowing and some reshaping of the nasal tip, maybe he’s the right call?
I could, but I don't have to. You can see elevated lymphocyte levels in a differential blood count—anything over 46%—even if your total white blood cell count stays perfectly normal. Since lymphocytes are just one specific type of white blood cell, the math works out that way. And honestly? Your ESR doesn't necessarily need to be high either. It never was for me when I dealt with a virus. The real key is getting that full differential done.
Look, I wasn't talking about agonizing pain or intense tension here. A little cramping right before or during the first 24 hours of your period? That's just standard procedure. Honestly, having a cycle that's completely painless or totally symptom-free is pretty rare once you hit reproductive age.
An anovulatory cycle means ovulation just doesn't happen—no egg ever matures. It’s incredibly common during those first couple of years after a girl gets her period, but it’s also tied to PCOS. Beyond that? Stress, extreme dieting, pituitary tumors, thyroid issues, diabetes, and plenty of other stuff can trigger it too.
It’s incredibly rare to find a woman who doesn't feel a thing during—or even leading up to—her period. If you're dealing with anovulatory cycles, it’s pretty much a given. So, what else do you want to know?
I actually just brushed up on this for an exam recently (haha). If you're dealing with heavy bleeding, taking an NSAID—like ibuprofen—preventatively a day before or on the first day can help. It reduces prostaglandin production, which doesn't just handle the pain, but also helps keep the flow from getting too intense. So, grab some Advil or something similar, but don't overdo it; definitely stay away from aspirin. Honestly, it strikes me as weird that you aren't feeling any pain at all. Could be a sign of an anovulatory cycle, so maybe go get checked out? Not saying it is, obviously, just my two cents.