I'm Still Depressed After my Rhinoplasty, When Will I Feel Better?

asked 5 months ago by springflowers
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
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Tags: depressed, expectation, normal

I heard that being depressed after a rhinoplasty is a normal feeling but that it usually goes away in a few days. I am a month and a half post op and I'm still feeling depressed about it. I wish i never did it. I lost my self-esteem and don't feel like the self i was before. The nose job is not botched or bad. I just miss my old look. Will i ever get out of this depression?

4 answers to I'm Still Depressed After my Rhinoplasty, When Will I Feel Better?

Depression after Aesthetically Successful Rhinoplasty

Depression after appearance changing cosmetic surgery is not uncommon, but your experience seems to be more severe than most. Ask your surgeon for a referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist for counseling so you can correct any underlying problems and adjust to your new nose

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Depression after cosmetic surgery

It is not unusual to feel depressed after cosmetic surgery -- especially during the early recovery when you are still very sore and have not completed your recovery. This far after surgery, however, feeling depressed is not normal and you should seek the help of a qualified professional to help you regain your self-esteem.

Richard H. Fryer, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon