How to Deal with Psychological Part of Rhinoplasty?

asked 2 years ago by Pickel in Walnut Creek
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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My surgery is scheduled for the middle of July. I have conducted four months of research educating myself on what to expect before, during and after my Rhinoplasty procedure.

I am fairly comfortable with the actual surgical part of this venture. Yet, I can’t seem to get passed the psychological part? How do I field the “did you get a nose job” question without A: getting angry that someone would ask me that question or B: avoiding answering the question altogether.

Any advice on how to get passed my insecurities of admitting I am somewhat vain, hence the nose job?

6 answers to How to Deal with Psychological Part of Rhinoplasty?

Psychological part of rhinoplasty

The psychological component of a rhinoplasty can sometimes be difficult to deal with. Most patients feel more self-confident after they have had a rhinoplasty procedure performed. The reason patients come in to the office for a consultation is for some insecurities revolving around how the appearance of the nose fits with the rest of the face. The rhinoplasty operation is designed to address these issues. To field the question “Did you get a nose job”, you can always state... more

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Decide whether to be open about your choice or not.....

It is rare to recieve rude questions about improved appearance after cosmetic surgery and this becomes even more unusual if the surgery is well done. People may stare at you because human evolution has made us very skilled at picking up minor changes when scanning a persons face. So it probing questions are asked you must decide whether to share your experience with others or to stonewall the intrusions. Do not be overwhelmed by stares as people are trying to decide what is different... more

Richard Gentile, MD
Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialplastics.org

This is not a problem if you are well motivated.

Hi! This is an unusual concern, so make really sure that you absolutely want to do this. If you feel ashamed having your nose fixed, I would recommend putting it off. On another note, the good news is people are amazingly unobservant. If your rhinoplasty result looks natural and fits your face, most people won't even notice what you did, and will just comment that you look good. This is generally true even when the change in the nose is substantial. At least, that's been my... more

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

How Do I Deal With the Psychological Aspects of Rhinoplasty?

Hi Pickel, Valium or Xanax works well; you won't care what they say (just kidding).The best compliment that you can receive following rhinoplasty is "You look really good, have you changed your hair style, lost weight, have a new boy/girl friend?" That is fine when the nose is sculpted into a natural shape from a pre-operative nose that was not obviously a "honker" (think Cyrano de Bergerac). If your nose has obviously changed, there are many stories patients tell to... more

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nose surgery is a very personal decision

Having any surgery is a very personal decision. In this day and age of excessive media exposure about cosmetic surgery, many patients are more open, but others are more inquisitive about other people's personal business. How to answer that specific question is very difficult to give advice on. What's more important is to demonstrate that you have a good self-image and are comfortable with yourself. Your decision to have surgery is a personal matter and you would hope that good friends and... more

Steven J. Pearlman, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Psychological Impact of Rhinoplasty

A good rhinoplasty should give a subtle change. Unless you have a very large hump on the nose, nobody should notice much. If you will be in public right away, then obviously it will be noticed. However, once the nasal splint comes off and bruising has resolved, you might go unnoticed. Feel comfortable about having a rhinoplasty. You do not owe an explanation to anyone. You should answer the way you want to. Usually the easiest way is a plain 'yes' One thing you have to be careful about.... more

Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

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