Posts by slymarlin382

northernpanther12 said:Hyperventilation usually happens when you increase your breathing rate—you start breathing faster... (though I suppose that goes hand in hand with panic, since you tend to breathe fast once panic sets in)... anyway... I have surgery scheduled in two days... 🙂
And it isn't really the recovery period that worries me, more so the general anesthesia itself, I guess. :S

I wonder, what exactly makes you uneasy about general anesthesia? 😕

Um, I've noticed a tiny new bump forming 🙂 I think it’s extremely small and barely visible, and my nose looks about 500 times better than it used to, but right where they probably broke the bone, I can feel this slight irregularity 😁

Why is it like this now?
And how do I get rid of it? Maybe massage will help? Or would I need to go out and yell at my doctor 😁

northernpanther12 said:What if, say, after the surgery, I realize I can't breathe through my nose??
And I have to wait a few days for them to remove the packing

I wouldn't worry too much about that... nature usually handles things, and I guess you'll just start breathing normally again by reflex... I suppose even if you hyperventilate (that's the fast breathing during panic, right?), nothing bad will actually happen... I think it's mostly just that uncomfortable feeling that comes with panic, but objectively, you should be fine😉

mistyskipper7 said:Don't worry too much. It's swollen now, but it will eventually subside. It isn't just anything; after all, it was surgery. I suppose it should recede day by day and week by week, though it might take a few months to fully return to normal.

My root feels swollen as well... it seems somewhat wide, and I can feel some sort of swelling inside :S I'm not quite sure what it is or how it happened, but under my finger, it feels like a little knot (I don't have a better way to describe it🙂). 😕

It has been a month since my surgery, and it still feels swollen like this... I am really looking forward to my follow-up appointment so I can ask the doctor when this will finally pass. 🤷

analogotter6 said:When "something" goes wrong, we usually blame doctors, hairstylists, and so on. We are never the ones at fault ourselves!!!!!!
For instance, a friend of mine had laser treatment to get rid of spider veins on her legs. Her doctor explicitly told her not to tan for the next few months, and she also had to wear bandages and use dressings. Of course, she didn't follow any of those instructions, and now her skin looks like a map of the USA. Who's the doctor's fault?
I don't think your acquaintance is to blame, but I guess people sometimes overdo it with their expectations. I hope they can fix things up for her in NYC and that she will be happy.
slymarlin382, please let us know the results once you're done.

hey hey
Here are the results: my nose is perfectly shaped! My family is thrilled. 😍 They say it looks great on me and that it already looks wonderful. Also, my brother and mom have friends who saw my nose, and they said it was much more swollen than mine—for example, one friend's nose was literally twice its original size after surgery.
To me, it still looks big; it really does look like a potato, kind of like a boxer's. 🙂
But as far as the shape goes, I am extremely satisfied! It's so sweet. 🙂
It isn't piggy, nor is it too small; it's just sweetly shaped and fits me perfectly. Yesterday when I went out (yay, I actually went out! 🙂), I put on some makeup and took photos. I compared those pictures to my old ones and, honestly, with this new nose—this is me... that's it... it's incredible because I'm almost 22 and I had completely accepted my old nose, to the point where I thought I might lose some of my charm because of it... but looking at the photos now, I have nothing to say except that this is it. 🙂 I haven't lost anything (except maybe a little bone, cartilage, and skin :P), but I've gained so much comfort and, I don't know... a sense of ease. You know, even though I had a large nose, I felt fine going out, but looking back at old photos, it was hard to find a single profile shot of myself... if one ever popped up on Facebook, of course, I would delete the tag immediately. ☕
That mental wall has been broken down now, and I really like that.

Oh, sorry for rambling, I guess I got a bit carried away. 😂

Anyway, regarding the doctor and that story about him messing up someone's nose because it was broken—well, in my opinion, the nose probably really was like that to begin with. From what I've heard about his work and what I've seen him do, Smith is truly an expert. 😉

Okay... I think that's enough from me on this thread for a while. 🙈

If you want to know anything else about the surgery or recovery, just ask... I won't write any more heart-wrenching stories, I promise. 😁

George Ramos11 said:From the consultation to the actual surgery, you don't have to wait forever. You just coordinate with the doctor, but basically, it could be in a day, two, or however long you want... at least, that's how it seems to me.

That doesn't seem right to me. I scheduled my procedure immediately following the consultation, and I don't think there is anything wrong with that. It means I show up in a day or two, and honestly, the doctor isn't going to spend those 24 hours obsessing over my case, nor will he do a better job if I wait longer. Plus, I feel like overthinking this might just make things harder and increase my anxiety. Personally, I think my conversation will go something like this: I won't get bogged down in every tiny detail—that's your job—just make sure it looks damn good. That's pretty much all I plan on saying... so, yeah.

Hahaha,
Well, look, it was the same for me; I had my surgery the same day as my consultation. I showed up in the afternoon, we talked, then he finished one surgery and it was my turn.
Everything is fine, but you really should contact the doctor ahead of time to find out which tests you need to complete. For instance, you have to get blood work done and wait for the results before anything can happen. My point was simply that the doctor is flexible when it comes to scheduling. I thought I made that clear.

I did the exact same thing. The doctor asked what I wanted, and I just told him I wanted it smaller and more attractive.😂
However, you really have to agree on the aesthetic. Beyond just the tip, you have to consider the width, the length, the curvature, and so on. To be honest, I wasn't sure if I wanted a narrower nose, so I just left that decision up to him at the table.😛 It's all about millimeters here; the doctor is very meticulous and cares a lot about the details.👍

My nose is still taped up, so I can't really say how it looks yet. I can only see a little bit of the tip and the bridge, and since everything is quite swollen, I have no idea how it will turn out. But I am looking forward to Saturday when they take everything off and do the cleaning... so I can finally breathe normally and get some decent sleep.🙂

analogotter6 said:🙂🙂
Hi everyone,
I just joined the forum. Over the next month, I finally want to make my long-time dream happen and fix my nose—the hump, the slight tilt, etc. It doesn't matter.
I am particularly interested in Dr. Smith, since he is closest to me. If anyone could answer: how much time passes between the consultation and the surgery?
When do you see the results, and how long are you "out" (meaning the swelling and the Miss Piggy look)?

thanks sooooo much

Well, let me try to answer that based on the experience I'm going through right now.🙂

The wait from consultation to surgery isn't usually long. You just coordinate with the doctor, but I guess it can be a day, two, or more depending on what you want... at least that's how it seems to me.
The bruising is probably worst during the first three days after the operation.
It is currently day six for me, and I still have a little greenish bruising under my eyes and some swelling. However, if I didn't have the tape on my nose, I think I could cover it with powder without anyone noticing!
As for the Miss Piggy look—I don't know yet, because my nose is still taped up... and you are really "out" for just the first four days, roughly until they remove the cast. That is not because it hurts or you can't do anything—actually, you can shower and wash your hair... it's just that the bruising looks ugly, and that's about it.
The doctor and the entire team are great, very professional, and incredibly kind!

I hope I helped. If you need any more firsthand info from the area, just ask!
bye

Excuse me? Are you suggesting they left gauze in my nose after surgery? 🤷
I don't think vomiting after a light lunch has anything to do with gauze 😁
But honestly... I guess thank you, you definitely made me laugh. I'm not even worried about a potential piece of gauze anymore—not that I even have one, since the doctor already took that out of me the second time. 😍
But seriously, what on earth happened in your case?

I also have to say, today is a day for celebration because my right nostril is actually working!!! Last night, following the usual routine, I was waking up every hour or two, only to find the surprise—my mouth was dry and shut... but I can breathe through my nose (nostril)!!! Yes! And get this—I was operated on Thursday evening, and by Tuesday evening, I'm breathing through it. 😲 Some people have to deal with packing for five days, but with my wonderful doctor, I can already breathe. Yay. 👍 I was even out last night, walking in the dark for a bit, and then even went to a video rental shop. 😂

It's getting better and better (aside from the gauze wrap 🤣)

So, I just got back from having my molds removed and cleaned out. My doctor told me to clean my nose using cotton swabs dipped in saline solution. Not too much inside the nose, just enough to pick up whatever I can reach.🙂 I also need to apply drops.

Jose James15, cleaning it didn't actually hurt that much, but something happened. The doctor started chatting with my mom and he forgot to tell me if he had placed a gauze pad in my nose... it really spooked me because what does that mean? Does it mean I might have some gauze stuck somewhere in my nose? Anyway, when he did the cleaning for the first time, he didn't see anything, but the second time he did... then he pulled it out... it really terrified me... what if there's still more gauze left somewhere that he couldn't see or something like that!!!
Anyway, the feeling was just awful because I got so scared... The doctor said that nothing would happen to me anyway, and that the gauze is in there so it wouldn't dry out or get coughed up. He said it can't go into my sinuses or my brain because the nose is only connected to the throat, so I would just cough it up.

I am much calmer now, but I still wanted to ask you all if anyone knows—could you please offer me some comfort?😢 I mean, even if there is a little bit of gauze left, nothing bad could happen to me, right? I guess people sniff up chalk thinking it's cocaine😁 and they're fine... so maybe a little gauze won't hurt me either :P (which I'm sure I don't have, but I am a total control freak😛).

Ashley Carter95 said:I was also seeing Glušac. He is one specific doctor, but I guess he’s an excellent specialist.

You should just apply the drops to your nose; there is no need to blow it out yet. Using paraffin oil on those scabs might actually be a great idea. In about seven or eight days, you can start rinsing your nose with saline solution, and then you'll finally be able to breathe normally. Right now, the doctor will probably have to clear your nasal passages every time you visit. It hurts terribly, I guess, but once that's done, you'll breathe much better—though it might get congested again later. This is all pretty normal. It hasn't even been two days, and recovery can take a year.

It feels a little awkward, but I'm managing. 👍

Oh man, I didn't realize cleaning would be that painful :S I'm glad you told me, though. I'll definitely make sure to take some Advil. They're taking the mold off tomorrow, but that means I still have four more days before I can finally breathe through my nose... ugh. I guess I'll be celebrating once that's over. 😁

I agree, the doctor really is an expert. And I guess his "unique personality" is actually quite great—pretty funny, too. 😛

As for everyone else around me—it doesn't really matter to me. I only told a few close friends about it. If others notice, fine; if they don't, that's even better. I just don't feel like explaining myself to anyone.

I am not fundamentally opposed to cosmetic surgery, I suppose. However, I do take issue with the forced beauty standards being pushed on everyone—which, honestly, feels more like an ideal of ugliness. It is quite sad to see people clinging to unrealistic expectations. There are cases where people struggle with irrational insecurities, believing that a procedure will somehow fix everything or bring them eternal happiness. I won't ramble too much, though. I need to go grab a drink; my mouth is incredibly dry. 😉

I applied the drops this morning, but nothing happened 😁—there was no drainage or anything. I suppose it’s only been about a day and a half since my surgery, so maybe it isn't surprising that there isn't any flow yet :P

I wanted to ask you, vividfox, how many days did it take before you could breathe through your nose again?
That part is really getting to me, because I can't sleep well when I have to breathe through my mouth... I hope I eventually get used to it. How was it for you?

Hi everyone,
I just registered on the forum. I've been following along for a while, but I haven't really posted anything until now. I started keeping a close eye on this specific thread once I decided I actually wanted to go through with nose surgery.
Reading about your experiences helped me quite a bit, so I figured I should share mine here too. To be honest, right before the surgery, I stumbled upon a post by Laura Booth6 and it freaked me out a little. My procedure was done under general anesthesia, though... still, while I was lying on the table, I couldn't help but wonder what kind of sedation they were using after the anesthesiologist mentioned something about a "sweet rose" sensation.😁
Anyway, all those fears are completely normal, even if they don't make much sense—especially if you choose general anesthesia. Since my nose was a bit complicated—meaning I needed to fix both the function and the aesthetics—the doctor handled it perfectly. He used the closed technique and finished everything in about an hour and a half.
The surgery was last night. I made it back home to my place near Orlando... around 1 AM. I wasn't tired at all; in fact, I felt great. I guess that was just the effect of the anesthesia. When I woke up, the staff was there to "comfort" me, and they were honestly wonderful. They had this lighthearted yet calming vibe that really meant a lot to me during that waking period.😉 Today at 1 PM, I had my packing removed. Even though the drive left me exhausted, the doctor was so efficient that I didn't feel a thing.
I'm still getting used to breathing through my mouth. It feels like whenever I try to sleep, since my body hasn't adjusted to breathing this way yet, I wake up immediately... maybe it's some subconscious fear about not being able to breathe. I hope tonight goes okay. If not, I'll probably just sleep for thirty minutes, then another thirty, and so on, throughout the night.😁
It isn't a big deal, really. I can handle four days of discomfort if it means I'll breathe easily and look great for the rest of my life.😉 Of course, everything is still swollen, so it's impossible to see the final result right now. In a few days, after some light nasal massage, it should look fine.
I need to use drops and some paraffin oil to soften the scabs inside so I can breathe better. I just wanted to ask if anyone else has used these types of drops—should I blow my nose gently afterward, or will it just drain down my throat? :S I forgot to ask the doctor today... it seems more logical to blow it out, but I thought I'd ask if anyone else has dealt with the drops.