"Even When My Nose Was Being Rebroken, I Felt No Pain": Awake Nasal Surgery in Lubbock
Watch her testimonial: Awake nasal surgery patient story
Nasal surgery has a fearsome reputation — the nose is one of the most sensitive areas of the face, and the idea of a surgeon cutting and repositioning the nasal bone while you're awake sounds like a dare. But one of Dr. Thanapoom "Mo" Boonipat's patients did exactly that at FacePlus Plastic Surgery Institute in Lubbock, and her report is worth hearing.
The Patient's Story: Fixing an Old Injury
Her problem dated back a long way. “So, she had a fresh nasal trauma a long time ago that made the bone of her nose basically crooked,” the doctor explained in the video. “So we finally went in to do a nasal procedure — just cut the bone
and then move it.”
A deviated, crooked nasal bone from old trauma can bother someone for years — visible asymmetry every time they look in the mirror. Correcting it means the bone must be cut and repositioned, the step most people assume would be unbearable while awake.
What She Reported: No Pain, Even at the Hardest Moment
Her account is strikingly matter-of-fact: “I didn’t feel any kind of pain during the whole process, even to the point where my nose was actually being rebroken again. It was actually a lot easier.”
She also noted the process went faster than expected: “Overall, the process was actually a lot quicker than I thought it was going to be.”
The Relaxation Piece: Awake Doesn’t Mean White-Knuckling It
“The medication I had didn’t relax me to where I fell asleep — I didn’t wake up during the surgery — but I didn’t feel any kind of pain during the whole process.”
At FacePlus+, “awake surgery” means the area is fully numbed with local anesthesia, sometimes with light medication to take the edge off — not general anesthesia, and not being left to tough it out. You stay comfortable, alert, and in communication with the surgical team.
Why Nasal Bone Injuries Are Worth Fixing
An old, untreated nasal fracture can leave more than a cosmetic issue — a crooked bone can affect how the nose looks from every angle, and sometimes how it functions. Many people live with the aftermath of a sports injury, a fall, or an accident for years before learning that correction is a focused, relatively quick procedure.
The FacePLUS+ Approach to Nasal Procedures
The practice’s nasal expertise goes beyond trauma repair. On the ethnic rhinoplasty and alarplasty page (https://www.facepluspsi.com/general-4), Dr. Boonipat — a board-certified, Mayo Clinic-trained plastic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in facial plastic and maxillofacial surgery — describes specialized nose procedures designed to preserve each patient’s unique identity while creating balanced facial proportions. The Quad A–accredited Lubbock clinic allows standalone nasal procedures such as alarplasty to be performed comfortably under local anesthesia, avoiding the downtime and cost of general anesthesia.
What to Expect: Recovery After Nasal Bone Work
She was honest that healing involved the usual bruising: “As far as the week after, there’s of course a lot of bruising involved during the healing process, but it took me about a week — I still had a little bruising after that week — but the bruising faded fairly quickly.” That matches the standard timeline described by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons: dressings off within the first week or two, light activities within a week or two, about half of swelling resolved by six weeks, and final refinement over up to a year.
FAQ: Nasal Surgery in Lubbock
Am I a candidate for nasal bone correction?
If an old injury left your nose visibly crooked, you may be. Candidacy depends on your bone structure, skin, and overall health — all evaluated at your consultation.
Will I have to be put under general anesthesia?
Not necessarily. This patient’s procedure was done awake under local anesthesia with relaxing medication, and she reported no pain at any point. Your consultation will cover the anesthesia plan for your case.
What are the risks?
Like any surgery, nasal procedures carry risks — bleeding, infection, asymmetry, breathing changes, or the need for revision — which Dr. Boonipat will review with you honestly before any decision.
Representative Results
Representative before/after results for closed preservation rhinoplasty at FacePlus Plastic Surgery Institute — shown for illustration, not this patient’s photos. Individual results vary.
Considering Nasal Surgery?
Every nose and every injury is different. Browse real experiences on the patient testimonials page (https://www.facepluspsi.com/testimonials), then book a private consultation with Dr. Boonipat at the Lubbock office.
FacePlus Plastic Surgery Institute
12505 Quaker Ave, Suite A, Lubbock, TX 79424 — call or text 806-503-2090
Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–5pm (closed 12–1) · Fri 9am–12pm · Sat 9am–12pm by appointment · Sun closed
Location & hours: https://www.facepluspsi.com/contact-5
Request a Consultation: https://www.facepluspsi.com/copy-of-contact-us — a $50 consultation booking fee applies, credited toward your surgery fees if you proceed within 1 month of the consult. Text 806-503-2090 for times outside listed hours. The practice welcomes patients from Lubbock, the South Plains, and West Texas communities including Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, Plainview, Levelland, Clovis, Hobbs, and Abilene.
Individual results vary. Every patient heals differently, and no outcome can be guaranteed. The account above reflects one patient’s reported experience.
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