Yesterday, one week after the surgery that she performed, Dr. Petropoulos removed the packing and brace from my nose. I was absolutely amazed with both the cosmetic and functional outcomes of the surgery. Dr. Petropoulos repaired and restructured my nose, which had been blocked and distorted since the break. I cannot even begin to describe how good it feels to actually take enough air in through my nose to expand my lungs the way they are meant to be, and I will never forget that very first inhalation!!! I was amazed by the sheer joy that I felt the first time I looked in the mirror. I genuinely smiled for the first time in months. I was one who struggled with having pictures taken prior to the surgery; however, I happily let Dr. Petropoulos take pictures after my initial shock at the beautiful change.
From the first time that I met her, I found Dr. Petropoulos to be a calm, caring, and compassionate doctor. She was thorough and gentle during the examination, explained the procedures before performing them, and described the physical feelings associated with each. She took her time discussing the re-construction choices. She explained openly and honestly that because the skin on the tip of my nose was so thick the result of that one part may be less than desirable. I chose to trust her expertise and go ahead with the re-construction anyway. I am so happy to report that the result is in no way undesirable!!!
Dr. Petropoulos is the first doctor that I have met who thinks ahead. At the final appointment prior to the surgery, she made sure that I had everything that I would need after. The prescriptions were written and filled beforehand. I even knew to pick up ice because I would need lots of it the first couple of days. This eliminated the running around immediately after the surgery, which had always been my experience.
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