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The Fixed Mirror
Pros:
Increased self-esteem. I can finally wear sunglasses and look normal.
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Cons:
Getting the packing inside of nose removed. I was very stressed out.
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Cost:
$1000
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Healing time:
1 month
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Pain-o-meter: 7
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The hardest part of the rhinoplasty was choosing a plastic surgeon. It was between my uncle or a friend of my dad's, whom he has operated with. I finally picked the friend of my dad's because it was closer, I liked him better, and because I found out my uncle was not yet board certified. My nose was broken to straighten it out, and the tip was raised because it was a little droopy. At first when I looked it the mirror right after I got my cast off, I did not like it. As the days passed, it got better and better and I realized the reason I did not like it was because I was very swollen and looked weird. I recommend it to anybody - just make sure you find the right plastic surgeon.
Here are more details:
How results differed from what I expected:
Not Specified
Biggest fears pre-procedure:
Having a reaction to the anesthesia and dying.
Healing aids used:
Not Specified
Number of doctors consulted:
2
Number of years I thought about having the procedure:
3
Had an elective procedure before:
No
Complications or follow-up procedures:
Not specified
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Male
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Caucasians are more likely to have checked for skin cancer in the past year than African-American (45% vs. 17%)
(Source: American Society for Dermatological Surgery)
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