Should I Tell my Friends That I'm Getting a Nose Job?

asked 1 year ago by Anne Onymous
Latest answer by Stephen Prendiville, MD
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I'm about to graduate from college, and I'm getting a nose job shortly after during the summer. I'll be back in my hometown, and I'll be around my friends quite a bit. I was wondering if I should tell them or not. I'm only apprehensive about telling them because a few are rather judgmental when it comes to things like this. I know I'll tell them the truth if they ask.

6 answers to Should I Tell my Friends That I'm Getting a Nose Job?

Who to tell about rhinoplasty before surgery

Hi Anne Onymous - Consider telling friends who you feel will be a source of comfort and support during the healing process. Sincerely, Tom Kaniff

Thomas E. Kaniff, MD
Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialcosmeticsurg.com

Sharing Information About Rhinoplasty With Friends

The motivations to have Rhinoplasty surgery are complex and multifactorial. Appropriate causative factors are frequently related to an individual's self image and subsequent self confidence, history of nasal injury, problems with nasal function, and desire to improve facial aesthetics and/or harmony. Only motivated patients who display a realistic sense about possible outcomes are appropriate patients. Although you may have friends who are able to empathize with your... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Tell friends about a rhinoplasty?

Anne The decision to undergo cosmetic surgery, especially rhinoplasty is a very personal one. Along these same lines, the decision to tell your friends depends on you personally. Ask yourself the reasons for wanting to tell or not to tell and base your decision on how you feel. One of the most important factors I discuss with cosmetic patients is the strength of their support network. Before you undergo any procedure, make sure you have friends or family close by to walk with... more

Travis L. Shaw, MD
Richmond Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty... Tell my friends?

The emphatic answer, in my opinion, is NO, do not tell anyone, except those you are counting on to care for you after the procedure. Aesthetic surgery is a personal matter. Jealous friends may try to talk you out of it, not wanting you to look better than they do. Close friends, who don't suffer the anguish you do about your nose, may say you don't need it, and make you feel guilty about doing it. You are doing it for yourself, and nobody else. They... more

Steve Laverson, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

feelbeautiful.com

Anonymity and rhinoplasty

It is important to have friends and/or family who are supportive of your decision, assuming you are a candidate for rhinoplasty after visiting with a board-certified plastic surgeon. However, the decision is yours as to whether to disclose your medical information to anyone. Assuming you are not seeking rhinoplasty with truly unreasonable expectations, you can take comfort from the adage: Those who matter won't mind your decision, and those who mind don't matter.

Tim Abou-Sayed, MD
Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty (nose job): To reveal or not reveal

Rhinoplasty (nose job) patients may be apprehensive about revealing that they had cosmetic surgery. This is quite subjective and dependent on your comfort level as the patient. That said, cosmetic nose surgery should be something that goes unnoticed. The nose should look natural and unoperated allowing attention to be drawn to desired locations such as the eyes, lips, and hair. It has been said that a good rhinoplasty is not seen in the nose, but in the eyes.... more

Etai Funk, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.funkfacialplastics.com

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