Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?
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Hey there,
I’ve been scrolling through this thread for days now and I think I’ve finally reached the end of my research! 🙂
I’m seriously considering rhinoplasty and am basically planning to pull the trigger this fall. It seems like everyone has such different takes—some people swear by certain surgeons while others completely bash them—but from what I can gather, there are actually quite a few glowing reviews for the specialists working at the major public hospitals.
So, what I really want to know is, what does the actual process look like with those doctors?
To be honest, my main motivation is aesthetic (my nose is straight and pretty symmetrical, just a bit too large for my face), but the more I sit and think about it, the more I realize I have trouble breathing. My nose gets stuffy every single night, forcing me to breathe through my mouth, and I suspect my sense of smell isn't quite as sharp as it used to be.
What I’m trying to figure out right now is how the logistics work.
Do I need to book an appointment with a surgeon at the hospital first and then go grab a referral from my doctor afterward? (I’m not sure how long the waitlists are, and I’ve heard referrals expire after a certain amount of time—does anyone happen to know how that works?) Or should I get the referral from my primary care physician first and then call to schedule the consultation?
The big hurdle for me is that my GP is incredibly stingy when it comes to writing referrals or offering any real medical advice, so I’m honestly not even sure if she’ll agree to give me one.
Thanks so much, and have a lovely day! 😉
I’ve been scrolling through this thread for days now and I think I’ve finally reached the end of my research! 🙂
I’m seriously considering rhinoplasty and am basically planning to pull the trigger this fall. It seems like everyone has such different takes—some people swear by certain surgeons while others completely bash them—but from what I can gather, there are actually quite a few glowing reviews for the specialists working at the major public hospitals.
So, what I really want to know is, what does the actual process look like with those doctors?
To be honest, my main motivation is aesthetic (my nose is straight and pretty symmetrical, just a bit too large for my face), but the more I sit and think about it, the more I realize I have trouble breathing. My nose gets stuffy every single night, forcing me to breathe through my mouth, and I suspect my sense of smell isn't quite as sharp as it used to be.
What I’m trying to figure out right now is how the logistics work.
Do I need to book an appointment with a surgeon at the hospital first and then go grab a referral from my doctor afterward? (I’m not sure how long the waitlists are, and I’ve heard referrals expire after a certain amount of time—does anyone happen to know how that works?) Or should I get the referral from my primary care physician first and then call to schedule the consultation?
The big hurdle for me is that my GP is incredibly stingy when it comes to writing referrals or offering any real medical advice, so I’m honestly not even sure if she’ll agree to give me one.
Thanks so much, and have a lovely day! 😉