I read that, but I’m wondering if anyone else is actually planning on doing it. As for me, I unfortunately took a pretty hard hit to the bridge of my nose today... From someone else, obviously. To say I saw stars would be an understatement... I spent nearly half an hour crying—partly from the pain, and partly because the tears just wouldn't stop flowing.
They used an external approach on me because the surgeon decided it was the best way to handle my specific case. It isn't a massive incision, so there's hardly any visible scarring. They recommended using Contratubex, but it just burns my skin and itches like crazy, so I stopped using it altogether. I can't even get comfortable, and honestly, it’s driving me insane.
electricangler32 said:I took the tape off yesterday. My doctor is thrilled, and honestly, so am I. He even called in another specialist just to show him how great the results look! I’ve still got some swelling, but my nose already looks significantly smaller than before. If anyone is on the fence, I can't recommend my surgeon enough. I had my procedure in Cleveland with Dr. Zarko Peric. I didn't rely on any referrals or connections; I just followed my gut, and I have zero regrets!
Glad to hear you're happy with the outcome and that everything went smoothly.😍😍 Quick question for the rest of the group: how long does the tip of the nose usually stay hard? Is there a standard timeline, or does it vary from person to person?
Robert Scott16 said:Cutting-edge technology. 🙄Whatever that means—it doesn't matter. Technology isn't going to operate on you; it’s going to be the surgeon's hands. Honestly, my advice? For the kind of money you'll be dropping at Arither, you could find a much higher quality surgeon at plenty of other private clinics across the US or even just outside the city.
Exactly. A steady hand is what makes or breaks the nose. 🙂 Reading through these comments, I get the impression you're all more interested in auditing surgeries performed at private clinics than anything else. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's the impression I've gathered.
Sorry, I misunderstood. 😉 I do the same thing. I take those small, non-sterile gauze pads, roll them up, and use them to clean out nasal passages. That’s how I did it with my kids when they were little; it's much gentler. My nose is finally clear now, and there's almost no more congestion, thank God. During the day, I use a saline spray from a NeilMed bottle because I constantly feel this dryness right in the middle... do any of you get that sensation?
Melissa Evans88 said:I used to be able to shoot three or four syringes through a single nasal cannula. For me, that was considered a heavy dose.
Sent from my mobile device
, I honestly have no idea how you could suddenly manage to load and spray that much at once. My process involves loading up and then just doing half a syringe per nostril because if I try more than that, it goes straight down my throat. I end up repeating that several times...
electricangler32 said:They didn't give me any ointment. :unsure: What about the scabs? Did they clean them out at all? During the first checkup, or not at all?? I have no idea why he didn't give me anything.🤔
I was prescribed Maxitrol drops, Belogent ointment, and saline. I didn't have any scabs. I just did heavy rinsing frequently with about 10 ml of saline in a syringe—half in each nostril—and all the clots just drain out from the nose and sinuses...
electricangler32 said:I can handle pain, but this was next level. How long did your swelling actually last?
Once the cast came off, my entire nose and the area between my eyebrows were swollen. It’s been 40 days now, and I can still feel a bit of swelling right between my brows when I touch it.
electricangler32 said:The packing is out! I won't sugarcoat it—it actually hurts. Specifically that side where they were cleaning everything inside. At least there's no bleeding, which is a win. Did anyone else experience more swelling on one side? My right side and even my eye are completely bruised and swollen.
I had equal swelling on both sides. Removing the packing wasn't painful at all; okay, it wasn't pleasant, but it wasn't pain—just pure relief to have it out.🙂Right now, the left side hurts more when touched since that's where most of the work was done...
electricangler32 said:crimsonpanther8, how are you doing? How's the new nose?
crimsonpanther8 is still crimsonpanther8, just with a flatter, shorter nose. Thank God I can finally breathe properly now. Plus, I’m sleeping like a baby without all that snoring, 😁 which definitely makes my husband a lot happier too. 🤣 If only someone had suggested this to me sooner. I could have saved myself so much trouble...
Nicholas Baker63 said:How many days were you in the hospital?
I stayed for a week, but that was on my own request. It really just depends on how your recovery goes. I saw others there undergoing the exact same procedure who were only in for 3 to 5 days, while some people, myself included, needed longer.
It’s been exactly three weeks since the surgery, my new nose (I guess I can finally call it that) 😍 and we’re getting along great. It still feels a bit wooden, but every day we’re finding our rhythm.
I spent a week in the hospital and honestly, I would have stayed longer if they’d let me. Ever since I got home, I haven't stopped moving for a single second...
I had my surgery on January 7th at Holy Spirit. I have nothing but praise for everyone I dealt with, from my surgeon down to the nurses and the rest of the staff. I showed up to the OR alone, just wearing a camisole and pajama bottoms. I laid down on a perfectly warm table in the operating room named "Janica," where a nurse made sure to tuck my legs in, prepped everything properly, and started the IV. After spotting a few colorful caps and some green ones, I woke up in Room 1 about two and a half hours later. I didn't feel any pain at all during the entire process. That day after the procedure, I just had a little tea, got an IV drip, and caught up on some sleep. The only real discomfort I remember was the numbness in my upper jaw and forehead, a dry mouth, and having to swallow pills using tampons. The nurses were incredibly kind and constantly checked in to see if anyone needed pain meds. The surgeon also comes by to check on patients. The crew in my room was fantastic; we joked around quite a bit and even headed to the hospital cafe every day for coffee with a straw. ☕
Hey everyone, 😍 On January 7th, I finally had my nose surgery. I'm feeling great—healthy, happy, and honestly, there was zero pain. Everything went smoothly, even that dreaded part where they pull out the packing. 😛 The cast comes off tomorrow... Once I have a moment to breathe, I’ll post a full, detailed update. Thanks to all of you for the advice; it truly made a massive difference. 😍
