During the pre-op visit, Dr. Bermudez reviewed the rhinoplasty procedure and answered a few remaining questions. His nurse gave me tips on how to prepare things for recovery at home. I was given pre and post-operative prescriptions. Lab work was performed to make sure everything was fine. With my pre-op visit complete and I my surgery just around the corner, I was starting to get nervous… Not to mention excited.
Surgery day arrived! I knew I was in great hands and the staff made me feel very comfortable and at ease. The last thing I remember before undergoing my surgery was feeling warm and fuzzy as I drifted off to sleep. When I awoke in the recovery room I felt warm and drowsy. I had splints and packing inside my nose, and a cast on my nose. I had some swelling and a bit of bruising, but surprisingly it wasn’t as bad as I had anticipated.
The next couple of days were spent relaxing and resting. The packing came out, then the splints and cast. My bruising subsided slowly and I began to see a new me in the mirror.
Over a few short months, once the swelling subsided, my new nose appeared. It was straighter than my old nose and the tip had a lovely shape to it…
Gone was the crooked nose with the bump and hooked tip. It was replaced with a slimmer, straighter and smaller nose that suited my face. I couldn’t stop looking at my profile and I couldn’t stop taking selfies.
The best part. I could breathe, I could smell, and the headaches have dramatically decreased.
I have gained so much confidence since my surgery. My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner!
My best advice for anyone considering nose reshaping surgery is to have a consultation with a skilled, reputable plastic surgeon such as Dr. Bermudez. Don’t just put it off. My Rhinoplasty was one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself.
For more information about Rhinoplasty, or to schedule your consultation with Dr. Kenneth Bermudez, contact Bermudez Aesthetic Medicine at (415) 712-1800.
