Rhinoplasty: Experiences and recovery tips?

rowdyfalcon35 · 2012-03-20T00:29:40+00:00

Brenda Green10 said: please help me out here 😢 I'm planning to have my surgery with Glusac... basically, look at this timeline.. today is March 19th, tomorrow …

Rachel Fisher97 Active Member

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#701 · Sep 11, 2012

Rachel Vaughn85 said:I guess I wouldn't know how to go about it since I don't actually have any respiratory issues myself (thank God). But honestly, seeing someone at a private clinic feels a bit intimidating; I feel like I'd be safer in a hospital setting. I'm just not sure how to handle it. 😕
It would probably be pretty embarrassing to just show up out of nowhere and ask them to, you know, fix my nose for no apparent reason. 😁

To be honest, I’d be nervous about a private clinic too. A hospital is a hospital, and doctors there deal with much more serious cases than those at private practices, so they might be more experienced.
And look... I've heard that plenty of people have a deviated septum without even realizing it. For instance, until about three years ago, I never imagined I had any breathing problems, until the headaches started. I didn't even suspect a deviation could be the cause 🙂—I thought it was just sinus inflammation or something—but the doctor saw it immediately and said surgery was the only way to fix it.
So, turns out I have a left-sided deviation, an empty columella, and a few other things, plus a hump. 😁
You don't really have anything to lose. Just go for the exam and see what happens; you might actually have a deviation. 😁 😁

Rachel Vaughn85 Active Member

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#702 · Sep 11, 2012

Rachel Fisher97 said:To be honest, I’d be pretty terrified of private clinics too. At the end of the day, a hospital is a hospital. The doctors working in public facilities deal with much more intense, high-stakes cases than anyone you'd find at a private practice, so I guess they’re just more experienced overall.
Honestly, I’ve heard that so many people are walking around with a deviated septum without even realizing it. Take me, for example—up until about three years ago, I never once thought I had any breathing issues. Then the headaches started hitting me, and I guess I never even suspected that a deviation like THAT could be the actual cause. 🙂I honestly thought I was just dealing with a sinus infection or something similar, but the doctor took one look at me and said right away that surgery is the only way to fix this.
So, I've got a leftward deviation, an empty columella, and a whole bunch of other issues—plus a hump. 😁
You’ve got nothing to lose. Just go get checked out. Even if everything turns out to be fine, you might actually have a deviated septum or something. Just go. 😁 😁

unknown, man, what an absolute adventure I've been having. 😂
I honestly doubt I have any issues at all, but I guess it’s worth checking out just to be sure. 😁
Thanks, and good luck with the surgery! Once you're back on your feet and feeling a bit better, I definitely want to hear all about it—give me all the details! 😁 👋

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#703 · Sep 11, 2012

Does anyone know what the damage is for this surgery? I'm looking for the lowest price possible—you know, the sweet spot where it’s budget-friendly but I can still trust them to actually do a decent job.

Elizabeth Fox57 Member

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#704 · Sep 11, 2012

Betty Edwards22 - What does a private provider have to do with Medicare if you aren't using a referral? I honestly don't see how I've "taken" anything from anyone by paying out of pocket for a private specialist—and I certainly don't see why I should feel any sense of guilt about it.

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#705 · Sep 11, 2012

analogbison15 said:What’s the damage for the surgery? I need the lowest price possible, assuming they actually do a decent job.

There is a rhinoplasty deal on Groupon for $2000, maybe at some local clinic or something.. I haven't heard of them personally, but I guess you should look into it.. They might be alright, I suppose. 🙂

Here is the link: http://www.groupon.com/Esthetic_Surge.../unknown-3357_1

Rachel Fisher97 Active Member

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#706 · Sep 11, 2012

Rachel Vaughn85 said:unknown, my life is such an adventure 😂
I guess I highly doubt I actually have any issues, but you're right, it's probably worth checking out and giving it a shot 😁
Thanks, and good luck with the surgery. Once you're back on your feet and recovering, I'd love to hear how it went and all the details! 😁 👋

Thanks, I'll definitely share my experience. Fingers crossed. 😉

Rachel Vaughn85 Active Member

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#707 · Sep 13, 2012

Rachel Fisher97 said:Thanks, I'll definitely let you know how it goes. Fingers crossed! 😉

For sure! 😁
Feel free to hang out here for a day or two before your surgery if you're feeling super anxious—it might help to just vent a little. 🙂 👋

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#708 · Sep 13, 2012

Elizabeth Fox57 said:Betty Edwards22 — what does paying a private doctor out of pocket have to do with Medicare? I honestly don't see how I've "taken" anything from anyone by paying for private care, so I'm not quite sure who I'm supposed to be feeling sorry for here.

If you look at which post I'm actually responding to, you'll see I was addressing your point about ignoring shame and things like that, which feels even more morally questionable to me. I’m not one to go around calling people out, but if someone pulls my leg, I think it's perfectly fine to speak my mind and share my perspective.

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#709 · Sep 13, 2012

Hey everyone!
I’m actually heading in for nose surgery in a few days with my surgeon. The consultation was great—really straightforward, no sugarcoating, and they seem super easy to talk to, so I’m feeling pretty good about everything. Wish me luck! 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

Rachel Vaughn85 Active Member

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#710 · Sep 13, 2012

coppertrucker13 said:Hey everyone!
I'm actually heading in for nose surgery with an unknown doctor in a few days. The consultation went great—they were really straightforward and easy to talk to, no sugarcoating anything, so I'm hoping everything goes smoothly. Wish me luck! 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

Well, you've got a pretty fitting username. I’m also dying to know how this turns out, so please keep us posted 😁
I've heard all sorts of things about that clinic, so I'm honestly a bit split on them. 🙄
Wishing you the best of luck! Hope it turns out exactly how you want it! 😍

Rachel Fisher97 Active Member

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#711 · Sep 14, 2012

coppertrucker13 said:Hey everyone!
I'm actually scheduled for nose surgery with my doctor in a few days. The consultation went really well—they were straightforward, easy to talk to, and didn't try to oversell me on anything. I'm hoping everything goes smoothly. Fingers crossed for me. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

Good luck! Let us know how it goes. Hang in there. 😉

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#712 · Sep 14, 2012

I see everyone online pushing all these different vitamins and supplements to speed up recovery and get rid of swelling, but my doctor is telling me not to bother buying anything at all. I guess she might be right, but I don't know... what have you guys actually experienced with this kind of stuff?

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#713 · Sep 15, 2012

Thanks for all the love, everyone! Just got out of surgery and everything went smoothly. Now I’m just playing the waiting game until my follow-up to see what the results look like! 😁

Rachel Fisher97 Active Member

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#714 · Sep 15, 2012

coppertrucker13 said:Thanks for all the support, everyone. I just finished my surgery and everything went great. Now I'm just waiting on the results once I head back for my follow-up! 😁

🙂

Maybe send over a photo via DM once they take the cast off. Keep us posted. 😍

Jesse Sanchez90 Active Member

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#715 · Sep 15, 2012

neonpuma2 said:I've been seeing all sorts of advice online about taking vitamins or different supplements to speed up recovery and get rid of swelling, but my doctor told me there's no need to go out and buy anything. Has anyone else dealt with this?

That really falls into the realm of nutritional theory. There isn't a direct, proven link showing that dietary supplements can make a massive difference since vitamins aren't medications, though they can certainly help. On the flip side, we also know exactly what happens when you overdo it with them—which is definitely a possibility.

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#716 · Sep 15, 2012

So, I’ve got surgery scheduled in just under a month, and I haven't even started on the pre-op tests I need to get done yet. Like, seriously? So, does anyone know how long it actually takes to get all those tests finished? Is there going to be a massive wait just to get them scheduled, and do you think I can realistically squeeze everything in within a month?
Like it says, the results can't be more than a month old, and now I'm starting to freak out a little because I really should have gotten these ordered sooner...

Tyler James5 Active Member

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#717 · Sep 15, 2012

slydriver56 said:I've got surgery scheduled in just under a month, but I haven't even started on all those pre-op tests they need me to get done yet. Does anyone know how long it actually takes to get everything finished? Like, do I have to wait forever just to get an appointment, and am I actually going to pull this off in a month?
Like it says, the results can't be more than a month old, so I'm starting to freak out a little thinking I should've booked these sooner...

Most labs will have your results ready the same day, or at most by the next morning. In the absolute worst-case scenario, if you draw blood on a Friday, you might be looking at Monday before you can pick up the results. You usually don't even need an appointment for blood work, whether you're hitting up a local clinic or a private lab, so maybe you're talking about different kinds of tests? As for an EKG, your primary care doctor can knock that out in like 15 minutes—not sure if yours requires an appointment or not, since every office handles things differently
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slydriver56 Member

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#718 · Sep 15, 2012

So they want my weight, Rh factor, and APTV? Honestly, I don't have a clue what any of that even means, but apparently, I need to head over to medical biochemistry to get it sorted out.

Tyler James5 Active Member

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#719 · Sep 15, 2012

slydriver56 said:so what about weight, Rh factor, and APTT? I honestly have zero clue what any of that means, but my doctor's note says I need a full biochemistry panel

Basically, they check for the four main blood types—A, B, AB, and O—along with the Rhesus (Rh) factor, which determines if you're Rh positive or Rh negative. (If you've ever donated blood at a Red Cross drive, you probably already have this info on your medical record.)

The Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) and Prothrombin Time (PT) tests are used to monitor anyone on blood thinners and are standard requirements before any kind of surgery.

Turnaround time: You'll get the results the same day.

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Jesse Sanchez90 Active Member

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#720 · Sep 16, 2012

Donna Johnson16 said:Measuring activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and prothrombin time (PT) is essential for monitoring anticoagulant therapy, and it’s also a mandatory parameter to check before any surgical procedure.

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Keep in mind that not everyone is on anticoagulant therapy. Because of that, the primary goal isn't just monitoring medication; it's actually about establishing the patient's baseline clotting capacity—basically seeing how long it takes for their blood to clot naturally and assessing those inherent levels.

The secondary role comes into play if someone is already on anticoagulants. In those cases, we use the tests to see if the current dosage is hitting the target range, or to adjust things if the anesthesiologist decides there's an increased risk based on the patient's preoperative medical history.

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