Rhinoplasty recovery: What to expect?
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Now that I've read your reply, please let me know ASAP which private surgeon you used. I'm planning to do this too and have already had one consultation, so a solid recommendation would be huge. There's no telling what people say about doctors online, and I'm feeling pretty stuck because everyone seems to have a different opinion!
Thanks!!!
Melissa Mendoza2 said:Look, I can give you some firsthand info because I went through a nose job myself about three months ago. If this is what you really want, just go for it—you won’t regret it. I only had a minor adjustment, so the change isn't massive, but honestly, I can't even describe how much more liberated I feel. Before, I was constantly dodging cameras and photographers because I hated my profile, but now? I’m actually proud, relaxed, and totally at ease. I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat. The satisfaction is indescribable... it boosts your confidence, makes you braver, and everything just seems to start going better.
1. Regarding the hospital stay: since I don't live in New York City, I stayed in a private facility for two nights. But if you are local, you can probably head home for recovery just a few hours after surgery. As for the procedure itself, it doesn't hurt at all. You won't feel a thing; you just go under and wake up with a splint on your nose. The surgery takes maybe 30 minutes, depending on how complex it is, though you usually wake up a few hours later. I don't even remember being under anesthesia—is that the right word?—because when you wake up, you're completely disoriented. You won't know what time it is or even what year it is. It felt like I had been asleep for months.
By the time I came to, I realized my surgery was at 10 AM, and by 3 PM, I was already back in my room watching TV.
As for nausea, I didn't deal with it at all, but I guess that varies from person to person.
Like I said, there’s no pain, but be prepared for some bruising under your eyes that looks pretty gnarly. For me, they were completely gone after 15 days, and after that, you're just slightly swollen, which isn't even noticeable.
You have to wear a plastic mold on your nose for 7 days, and you get the nasal packing removed on day 2. That’s honestly the worst part. It doesn't hurt, but it is incredibly uncomfortable. Some girls I was with actually felt nauseous because of it and couldn't handle it... so just a heads-up. Everything else is fine; you just have to push through that one bit, but once you see the results, you won't care.
2. Pricing depends entirely on the surgeon, but here’s my advice: don't just pick whoever is the cheapest. It could end up costing you way more if they mess up and you have to pay for corrective surgery. If you're planning to do this, don't cheap out. Pick a doctor with tons of experience. I paid about $1,850 total ($1,600 for the surgery plus $250 for the two days at the facility).
3. As far as age limits go, I think it's 18.
Good luck!! 😉
Now that I've read your reply, please let me know ASAP which private surgeon you used. I'm planning to do this too and have already had one consultation, so a solid recommendation would be huge. There's no telling what people say about doctors online, and I'm feeling pretty stuck because everyone seems to have a different opinion!
Thanks!!!