Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?
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Hey everyone! So, I had my nose surgery just over two weeks ago at the Mayo Clinic, and honestly? It was a surprisingly positive experience for me. I went in for a septorhinoplasty with Dr. Pegan. I didn't actually pick the surgeon myself—my primary care doctor just booked me an appointment with the first available specialist she could find online. My surgery date ended up being four months after that initial consultation and plan. The doctor was truly wonderful—he answered every single one of my questions, and even after the procedure, he was incredibly kind and easy to reach. The staff in the ENT department were lovely, and I really can't complain about the accommodations either. Post-op recovery went smoothly; I didn't deal with much pain, and breathing through my mouth because of the nasal packing wasn't even a huge issue since I could barely breathe through my nose before the surgery anyway. The only real nuisance was that having the tampons in my nose meant I had to mouth-breathe, which makes your mouth get super dry and leaves you with this constant pressure in your head... but it’s nothing you can't handle, and I spent most of my days just sleeping through it. Getting the packing removed wasn't painful either, and let me tell you, the feeling of finally being able to breathe through your nose—and when food actually starts smelling again after five days—is absolutely priceless 🙂 I didn't have a ton of bruising, though I know that varies wildly from person to person. I headed home right after they took the packing out. On day five, I had the cast and stitches removed. Two weeks post-op, there's still a little swelling, the scar is minimal, and the numbness is gone. All in all, my only regret is that I didn't just get this done sooner to fix the problem—it really wasn't that bad compared to the final result 🙂