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

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 Doctor Answers | Asked by springflowers
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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
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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.
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I'm Still Depressed After my Rhinoplasty, When Will I Feel Better?

Not sure but that's not tpical after a Rhinoplasty and IMHO, you should seek professional guidance to treat your depression. Ask your Rhinoplasy Surgeon or GP for a referral. Feel better.

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Depression after Rhinoplasty

Sorry to hear about this. It is possible that an underlying psychological issue was misplaced on your procedure, and now that the procedure is over, the emotional component has not been addressed. I suggest you talk to a psychologist and discuss further. Bets of luck
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rosepink 18 Oct 2012

hi, I am having the same problems. i used to have huge nose and now I'm completed different to the person i was. People tell me i look better, but i can't feel it. I miss my old me. how did u recover?. do u feel better now?

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