What is the best way to convince parents to invest in my cosmetic surgery?
By emiyinhouston on 21 Jun 2009
I'm 19, so I'm sure that my nose has stopped growing (i hope!). It's so huge that even with my mouth closed, i hate to smile! My mom has adamantly championed me to get braces, but she won't invest in my rhinoplasty.
Isn't that hypocrisy? Aren't braces cosmetic surgery just as much as rhinoplasty? Does anyone have suggestions for how I can convince her to help me pay for a rhinoplasty?
Hi Emily,
Hmmm... I'd never thought about your comparison to braces before, but I can imagine most parents feel that way (unfortunately for you)!
Two things spring to mind:
1 - Do you have any "functional" issues, e.g. trouble breathing? This might help sway her or your insurance company to pay for it.
2 - Have you tried offering to help with the costs? Perhaps you could pitch in 50% to show her that you're really dedicated and want it done?
Good luck! I'm interested to see what others come up with as well.