Before<Before>Before<Before>After<After>After<After>I had nose surgery once 4 years ago, and I do not know if I failed to communicate my opinion properly back then or if they just could not operate the way I wanted.. lol No matter how I looked at it, the first surgery was not a satisfactory result, so I spent years trying to ignore it, thinking maybe surgery just was not meant for me, but the pinched nasal tip bothered me so much that I think I started going around for revision consultations
I carefully chose the hospitals to visit by looking at reviews. I think I looked closely not only at review photos, but also what the director's consultation style was like and what style of surgery they performed. The reason I chose this hospital too was that rather than saying everything was possible unconditionally, they clearly told me what realistically could not be done, so I went for a consultation
They said, just as I was concerned, that correction of my pinched nose was needed. They said there was no reason to touch the nasal bridge (I was also only concerned about the nasal tip, so I was worried what if they told me to raise the bridge more too, but thankfully they did not). They suggested surgery without an implant
The nasal materials used for the revision surgery were dermis, ear cartilage, and donated costal cartilage. Since it was a revision surgery, I was more nervous than during my first surgery, but on the other hand I think I was also looking forward to it. I was so desperate to improve my nasal tip
First of all, what I found surprising after surgery was that there was less swelling than during my first surgery... Back then the swelling was so severe that everything under my eyes was swollen too, so it was noticeable even before removing the splint. But this time there was almost no swelling. I also did not need to make sure to take painkillers separately. I think the only things were the unavoidable dry-mouth, sticky feeling + the stuffiness you feel when cotton is placed inside the nose
Now I am passing the one-month mark, so the major swelling is gradually going down, but I can definitely see that the nasal tip has improved, so I am trying to control my mindset and be satisfied lol Anyway, since it was a revision surgery, I am grateful that the director did not excessively recommend surgery and pointed out only the necessary parts, and since future care is up to me, I am going to be careful with my nose and do well
I hope everyone also feels that there is no need to overdo revision surgery. Of course the same goes for a first surgery. Excessive greed is bound to lead to trouble, so I hope you find a director who gives an honest diagnosis and have surgery
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