Do you know anyone who had a nose job?

I'm going to have sinus surgery and although I've asked my doctor a ton of questions, I still want to know what other people's experiences were.

How long after did you have to wait to wear sunglasses?

How long after was your nose/face sensitive to touch?

I'm scheduled to have the surgery in May, but I'm going away on vacation in June.

The surgical coordinator assured me that I should be fine and be able to wear glasses 2 weeks after the surgery.

What were your experiences? What were your husband's, friend's, cousin's, Aunt Tilly's experiences?

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I had the sinus surgery, but I didn't have a nose job with it. The surgery wasn't that bad. It was 5 years ago so I don't know if much changed. I couldn't stand the packing. It did hurt when they pulled it out, but only for a second.

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My sister's friend had the surgery. She said the recovery wasn't that bad. I don't about sunglasses.

Erin, who is your ENT? I have horrible sinus pain and need to see a good doctor.

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I did. JMO, the recovery was worse then my c-section.

It is really hard to breathe and I was all swollen.

And for weeks I was in pain. But I think it depends on the severity of the nose job.
I had my septum fixed and it thinned out and a bump shaved down.

The packing up your nose was the worse.

Message edited 3/7/2007 12:47:29 PM.

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Posted by hmpena

My sister's friend had the surgery. She said the recovery wasn't that bad. I don't about sunglasses.

Erin, who is your ENT? I have horrible sinus pain and need to see a good doctor.

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Dr. Grosso did my nose job years ago

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5ofClubs and dm24ange - Your recovery is what I'm afraid of.

I'm going to have the surgery because I need to breathe, and these sinus infections are unbearable sometimes. But if the recovery isn't as easy as I've been told, I'd be more than willing to reschedule the surgery to a later date.

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Posted by 5ofClubs

Dr. Grosso did my nose job years ago

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I was def not feeling that great 2 1/2 weeks after to go away. Plus I was so bruised and swollen for awhile.

Dr. Grosso did do a great job. My sister also had one done and used someone else and it came out horrible.

I highly rec him. He also did my mom's ear surgeries too.

I didn't mean to scare you. I am so sorry. But I wanted to be honest.

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I had it done awhile ago also (in my teens). In my case I found the packing to be annoying, but not unbearable. I still had some bruising 2-3 weeks after.

And, I know you said you were going on vacation but you didn't say where. If it's somewhere tropical - I would honestly consider rescheduling your surgery. I know my Dr told me to stay out of the sun after I had my procedure. (I don't remember why now, something to do w/ getting a sunburn and swelling I think)...

Also, after the surgery I think you should limit activity where the possibility you could bump your nose would be high -- I know when I go on vacation I jetski, go in the pool, swim in the ocean, etc... Your nose is very sensitive after the surgery and can re-break easily.

Hope that helps!!!!!!!!

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my father in law had a nose job last week- he is still recooperating and was swollen and sensitive...

my cousin had one years ago, but I dont remember much

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MrsNYPDsGirl - we're going to Mexico for our 1 year anniversary. Based on your info, and what a few other girls said, I think I'm going to postpone the surgery until after our trip. I just don't want to risk it.

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Those who had the nose job later on (past your teens) - when did you return to work? Did you still have bruising & swelling when you went back? My brother is considering the surgery also...

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I think the brusing took about 3 weeks to pass and the swelling.

I didnt want to scare you either and Iw ouldnt put it off, its just I was not prepared for the recovery and that made it worse for me.

Its uncomfortable all the time. Its not severe pain or anything like that, you just cant wait for it to be over type of feeling. Nothing I or you couldnt handle!

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I had my nose job done by Dr. Leipzinger in Great Neck, he was great I really did not have alot of swelling and brusing becasue he really did not do much..no one even noticed a difference..

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I had a nose job 2 years ago by Dr. Greenberg in Woodbury. The recovery was not bad at all. I had a cast for a week and not really too much bruising. It remains sensitive for a long time though, I didn't wear sunglasses for several months. The tip of your nose stays swollen the longest.

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my DH is havign a septoplasty on March 15th (5 days before my due date )

I hope is not in too much pain

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i want a nose job but im afraid of the recovery process--

im a BIG baby w/that kind of stuff...

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Posted by Erin0602

Posted by Syliblond81106

i want a nose job but im afraid of the recovery process--

im a BIG baby w/that kind of stuff...

Well I'll let you know how mine goes. I'm having more work done on the inside of my nose than on the outside. I need it to help me breathe better.

I am planning on changing my surgery til after my trip to Mexico though.

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Thank you to everyone for their advice and stories!!!!

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I rememeber girls coming back from summer break in college w/them all the time...

a few of them still looked awful!

Message edited 3/7/2007 6:40:38 PM.