Posts by Sarah White79

Drew Perez11 said:I was actually really happy when I finally got to see how things looked... there's still just a little bit of redness where that bump used to be, mostly because they had to break some bone right there for whatever reason... 😁
They told me they can't give me a real assessment of how everything looks until about a month from now... for now, they just gave me these plasters to wear for a week... apparently they don't even do much for the healing, they just say it makes you feel more secure or something.🙂
The doctors told me to use saline solution in my nose—you know, like that half-liter bottle you get at the drugstore, you probably need a syringe with it or you buy one separately... I don't know because my mom picked it up for me, but basically, you just tell the pharmacist what you need at CVS or Walgreens... I don't think it's all that expensive... and I just use little swabs to clean the parts I can actually see.🙂
And whenever I want to clean out the inside of my nose a bit better, I just take regular wet wipes, roll them up a little, and gently wipe with those.🙂 I guess I'm just incredibly lucky that I haven't had any scabs at all.🙂

Oh, awesome, thanks for the tip... I'll go ahead and pick up that saline solution then... Ugh, if I didn't have these scabs, I might have just ignored this swelling entirely, so honestly, you are seriously living the dream!😉

Drew Perez11 said:I finally got this damn cast off this morning... and let me tell you, I am absolutely OVER THE MOON! 😁
Honestly, I haven't dealt with any pain at all, and the swelling has been incredibly minimal. My face and nose are still looking a little puffy, so I can’t say I’m seeing the full, 100% final result just yet, but let me tell you—even if it stays exactly like this, I would be absolutely thrilled. 😁
I honestly cannot say enough good things about Pegan. If you’re looking for someone who actually knows their stuff and won't just treat you like another number on a chart, look no further. I’m telling you, go see him! 😁
And yeah... I’m breathing at like 110% capacity right now. 😁

I finally got my cast off this morning, but honestly, I’m definitely not feeling the same level of satisfaction you are. I knew there was going to be some swelling, but nothing prepared me for this—I look absolutely unrecognizable. My face is just swollen beyond belief, it's a total mess. Since you've been through this, I wanted to pick your brain: how long did they tell you it would take before you actually started looking like yourself again? And more importantly, what did the doctors say about cleaning out the nose area? The instructions I got were basically "don't touch it too much, just dab at it," but that is easier said than done when I have to be out in public, heading to campus, or showing up to work. I can't exactly wander around with stuff leaking out of my nose—those crusty bits are honestly disgusting. To make matters worse, I've got surgical stitches inside my nose, and I am terrified to even touch anything because I don't want to mess with the sutures or cause some kind of disaster. It’s genuinely terrifying right now. If you were given any tips or tricks on how to clean things up so I can actually function in public without feeling like a total wreck, please let me know. 😢

briskorca6 said:The more I dive into these comments, the more terrified I get about actually going under the knife. Is it seriously possible that out of an entire army of doctors, not a single one carries a hundred percent spotless reputation?
I’m constantly scrolling through this forum, and it’s like a roller coaster; I’ll spot a doctor who looks absolutely incredible, then just a few pages later, I’m reading horror stories about how they completely wrecked someone's nose, even though they supposedly did a perfect job for someone else.
Look, I get it—every nose is different, I really do—but I have to ask: is there actually a single surgeon out there who can fix a nose properly without leaving you with bumps, lumps, or some other mess to deal with afterward?

I actually had my appointment with Tony this past Wednesday, and honestly, everything has been smooth sailing so far... they're removing the splint this Wednesday, so I'll let you know if everything turned out okay. Even though I've heard nothing but glowing praise for him—specifically for Danny🙂 🙂As for the recovery, it was honestly great; I didn't feel much pain at all. My only real issues were breathing through my mouth and that swelling around the eyes... but even that was just after the packing was removed, so it's already in the rearview mirror.🙂

goldencobra92 said:Is there anything at all that actually helps? Like, maybe cold compresses?

My sister actually suggested I smear butter or margarine around my eyes... which sounds insane, but honestly, with how swollen and bruised I am, I'll try anything. The skin under my eyes is already pretty wrinkled and, frankly, looks terrible—probably because of this whole mess—so I’m just praying the skin doesn't actually split open. As for the ice packs, after three days, they don't really do much anymore. I finally got the tampons out yesterday, and my sister told me I can stop icing now... thank God... seriously, I was starting to worry I'd end up with frostbite from all that constant chilling. 🙂🙂

Alright, listen up everyone, I’ve finally made up my mind after years of overthinking it—I'm planning to go under the knife for nose surgery sometime in the spring, maybe March or April. Basically, my only request to the surgeon is: please, for the love of God, just make it smaller and more aesthetically pleasing 🙂. So, I was wondering if anyone here has actually been to the Mayo Clinic for something like this, or if you've heard any whispers about their reputation?? 😕

Or, better yet, if you have someone else you swear by, please hit me with some recommendations!!