Seven Months On

Seven months after Rhinoplasty I know that I made the right decision. I love how my nose looks now. No-one has noticed the difference, and anyone who I've told either doesn't believe me or has asked me why, as my nose was fine before. I think this has highlighted that it was a bigger deal for me than anyone else. So, for anyone struggling with something about their appearance that they don't like - chin up. No-one notices! :)

My nose has got even neater and more refined over the past seven months and it now feels like it is the right nose for my face. The surgery was expensive but for me it was worth every penny. I feel happier and so much more confident.

To give you a brief summary:

Cost: £3,600 (£100 for the consultation and £3,500 for the surgery)
Recovery Time: Nine days (with splint on)

As always, I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have about Rhinoplasty. And I would love to hear your success stories! Please feel free to E-Mail me on sams_surgery@hotmail.co.uk.

Take care,

Sam x

What it actually involved...

Hello All!

I recently had my six week check-up, at which I asked what the surgery actually involved. I didn't want to know all the 'gory' details beforehand, as I probably wouldn't have gone through with it. Look away now if you'd rather not know...

The doctor cut away cartilage and a small section of bone from the bridge of my nose. I asked him if he had rasped it, but he said that he didn't as he doesn't think it gives a great result. He also cut away two 4mm sections from either side of the tip to refine it and a small section from the bit of skin/cartilage/septum (I'm not sure what this is called) between my nostrils to lift the nose.

Still amazingly happy with the result. Dr. Hill said that the nose will reduce even further in size over the next six months and has asked me to come back then for a final check up.

On another note, my mum recently had surgery to reduce the lining of her nose (entirely medical, not cosmetic like my own procedure). She was quite ill after coming round from general anaesthetic and her face has been swollen for a few days. I was completely fine after the anaesthetic, but it just shows that it affects everyone differently.

As always guys, any questions, E-Mail me on sams_surgery@hotmail.co.uk.

Living with the New Nose

Hello Guys,

Well, I still absolutely love the nose. It is the best decision I have ever made and worth every penny. I'm still so excited when I catch a glimpse of it! No-one has noticed that I had surgery, but that's good; it's what I was hoping for. So only the people I've chosen to tell know about it. The work girls, who I met straight after having the splint removed, didn't notice. They couldn't believe it when I told them and I had to show them before and after pictures before they actually noticed :)

It was a little sensitive to touch in the first week, but that has largely passed and the dissolvable stitches came out after about a week. I've been so lucky in avoiding pain and discomfort. I can't believe I had surgery only 3-ish weeks ago!

As always, if you have any questions, send me an E-Mail on sams_surgery@hotmail.co.uk.

Love,

Sam xx

Day 10 - Results Are In

Hi Guys,

Well...

I...

Absolutely LOVE it!!!

It's perfect. I am soooooooo happy! It's so much nicer and neater, without being terribly different :)

The area between my cheeks and my nose is a tiny little puffy, but I don't think anyone's going to notice that I've had anything done. I can't believe the results.

My surgeon was Dr. Hill at the Fitzwilliam Clinic in Belfast. On the basis of my experience, I'm very happy to recommend him and the clinic.

As always, if you have any questions, send me an E-Mail on: sams_surgery@hotmail.co.uk.

Off to have lunch with friends. Lets see if they notice...

xx

Day 9 - Splint Off Tomorrow!

Hi Guys,

Splint off tomorrow morning... so excited!!

Wish me luck :)

xx