Posts by placidmoose

Lisa Ross6 said:Hi everyone... I've been reading through your posts. I don't actually have any issues with my nose, but last night I was searching on YouTube and stumbled upon this doctor you all mention in Santa Monica..

Anyone who watches this until the end will realize we're looking at a brand new surgical method. Based on his website and what I just saw, he seems incredibly skilled and highly reputable. It really caught my attention..🙂

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCrNXzU1frQ

I’ve actually been a patient of his. I have nothing but praise. From the surgery itself to the follow-ups, the cleaning, the bandaging, and the medical advice—everything was handled by the doctor personally. No nurses or assistants hovering over you. I am beyond satisfied.👍

Adam Johnson said:How many days should I realistically take off work after surgery? Is one week enough?

I realize it’s subjective, but I need a baseline. I don't work in customer service, so there's no one to deal with while I recover.

I would recommend 10 days. I haven't had to take 15, but 10 is a solid amount of time.

steelangler88 said:I honestly don't know what to make of this.
But my doctor flat-out refuses to explain what is happening, why this occurred, or how. In fact, he insists I am just imagining things—that there is nothing there at all!! 😲
And believe me, there IS. There absolutely is. And there shouldn't be.
Because of his "there is no problem, you're just making it up" approach, because he refuses to even discuss what might be wrong or how to fix it, and because he dodges the subject every single time I bring it up, I assume he knows he made a mistake and is fully aware of it.
I am not the type to file a lawsuit or drag someone through court; I just want the job done right. And I am certainly not getting it done here.
I am going to wait until my one-year follow-up (just to see if I am still "imagining" this lump) and then I am finding a different doctor to fix this. I hope this will be the last time and that I can finally have a normal nose.

That is terrible.😢

Which doctor were you seeing???

Maria Diaz79 said:Someone help! I have no idea why the skin on my nose is peeling. Is it that coating my sister applied when she removed the mold? It stuck and hardened. Or is it just new skin growing underneath while the old layer peels off? My nose has this slight yellowish sheen, and I have this constant urge to pick at it, which just makes it itch like crazy.

My nose peels a little bit for a few days after the mold comes off too... nothing major.

What coating?🤔 No one ever applied anything to mine. Your sister removed the mold herself? Please... sorry, but I don't trust stuff like that. I pay good money so my doctor can handle everything.

It's nothing. Stop panicking over nothing.

Maria Diaz79 said:Maybe you're right and it was unnecessary, I'm not sure. Which doctor did you see?

Dr. Miller, based out of Chicago. An ENT and head surgeon. He’s a bit eccentric, but I am beyond satisfied with the results. Most people go to him because they have noses that are already completely wrecked—usually athletes with broken bones. It cost me $1,500 for both the functional and aesthetic work.

I believe everyone should simply follow their doctor's orders. I was told specifically to keep up with the massages... surely there is a reason for it. As far as I can tell, that lymphatic drainage stuff seems like absolute nonsense.🤷

After my surgery, I went in for cleaning almost every two or three days. I did that for the first fifteen days or so just to clear out the scabs, blood, and all the debris collecting in my nose. Now, I see some people here saying they wait two whole months before checking back in after the splints come out? How does that even make sense? I understand that every surgeon has their own protocol, but still... if you wait two months, isn't everything just going to build up inside your nose?🤔

Honestly, I have no idea how it goes with general anesthesia. To be truthful, that was my biggest fear of all. It’s a good thing I found out right before the surgery that they were going to use general; there was simply no turning back at that point. Generally speaking, they rarely use general anesthesia for nose jobs. They told me there was no way they would do it, claiming I’d end up with far too much blood draining down my throat. Perhaps local anesthesia is reserved only for minor cosmetic procedures.🤷

Why on earth would anyone bother with lymphatic drainage? Doesn't it feel like nothing more than a blatant money grab orchestrated by surgeons and estheticians working in tandem? I have been massaging my own nose ever since I had the cast removed. My doctor actually showed me the technique, and I perform it several times a day. It isn't some complex art form, and more importantly, it's free. I also rinse my nose with saline solution, which was a lifesaver because my nasal passages felt constantly blocked in those early days.

It has been nearly two months now. The tip of my nose is still slightly swollen, but everything else seems fine. Thankfully, the nose is no longer soft to the touch. I can breathe almost normally. I am thoroughly satisfied with the results.

Amy Moore38 said:I have been contemplating this surgery for ages. Last April, I finally made up my mind to go through with it, though I lacked the courage to actually pull the trigger. 😢I honestly don't know what else to read; I've scoured this entire forum and everything on the internet regarding rhinoplasty. I wanted to go through with it because I feel I would look much better if my profile changed, 😁 but it seems impossible because the fear is just overwhelming!

Anyway, ladies... how long did it take you all to make the final decision? Which surgeon would you recommend? Is it a bad idea to choose summer, considering the heat and the issues with swelling and packing? Thanks!

I spent a few years debating it. I finally decided when I could no longer breathe through my nose at night. That was it. The moment of truth.🤷

Don't be afraid. You'll survive, you'll forget the pain, and you'll be left with a beautiful nose.😳

Avoid summer. It’s a terrible idea. Between the bleeding, the bandages, and the packing, it's too much. Plus, it's 100 degrees out, and you aren't allowed in the sun or even wearing sunglasses.🤷