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I got a nose job, and I look terrible!

MelissaP (C)
Hi,

I'm eighteen years old and I just got a nose job last week. I look like a monster. I don't understand how this happened. I told the doctor what i wanted, and he operated on me, and i had to wear a cast for a week. And when he took it off, i noticed that my nose looks bigger and abnormal. I look like an alien.

He told me not to worry at all, because i am still very swolen, and what i see now is not the final result of my rhinoplasty and that i have to be patient. But i am really scared, i dont want to look like this. My nose looks abnormal. I wanted it to be thinner and shorter. Oh my god, i don't know what to do now. I know i have to wait, and i guess i'm still swolen but it just doesnt look good. He said that the final result of rhinoplasty can take up to a year. I don't know if thats true or if he's just trying to calm me down. What do i do??? Please help me.

How long will it be swolen for?? How can i speed up the recovery process?
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oceangirl (C+)
3 years ago Commented: A year seems extreme I would think 3-6months I hope you used a good surgeon and not just a cheap one. If your so concerned then go to a 2nd opinion in 3 months
I am very surprised the surgeon did not prepare you for this.

anyway i wish you all the best
3 years ago Rated A: thank u


TerrieLynn (B-)
35 months ago Commented: First off your too young to be doing such a stupid thing.
Second you shouldn't have messed with what God gave you.


"Guest 4221978" (C)
3 years ago Commented: I understand your concern, but if you have used a reputable, board certified plastic surgeon, adverse outcomes are rarely seen. Please trust your doctor and relax (the stress isn't good for you either!) Follow your doctor's advice, stop looking at yourself in the mirror, and give it some time! Swelling can look pretty horrible and make almost any part of your body look large and abnormal. Your surgery was on a delicate part of your body. Give yourself some time to heal!!! I had a friend who had swelling for over 4 months, but looks FABULOUS now!
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Moon Bear (C)
3 years ago Commented: You have to understand that this is human tissue and such, not play dough. The human body takes time to heal from something like that.
A week is not long enough, the healing process has just begun.

Any time you cut into the body it creates some trauma and this is the body's reaction to it untill it heals more.
3 years ago Asker replied: im still in pain, and my nose looks like a big fat potato. any idea when the swelling will go away? i start school in one week. how can i hide this?? is it safe to wash my face?
3 years ago Commented: I do not know these things you are asking me now. I do suggest you ask your surgeon. He should be the one qualified to answer you correctly.

Stress isn't going to help the healing process though. So try to take it easy and eat well and drink plenty of water in the mean time.
Go visit your plastic surgeon and ask him these things. It is his responsibility to inform you.



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