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Hello there! My name is Julia and I just had a...

KOOKY92
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Hello there! My name is Julia and I just had a Rhinoplastic surgery yesterday at 5pm.

I am 20 years old and have always secretly wanted surgery because I found my nose unproportioned compared to my face. I have heard so many comments that have hurt me since I was young (Eg. manly nose, jewish nose,..) but always thought I could bare it until recently... I realised that it really bothered me because every single time I looked at my pictures or videos or whatsoever, I saw my huge nose that screwed up my beautiful face.

As we live in the 21st century and medicine has evolved immensely, thus if I have the power and budget to get something done that would make me happy (I know nothing can be perfect) but as long as its better than before I will have to settle for it (No problem) and be happy, why not do it?! I felt very comfortable with my doctor as he didn't push anything and actually cared as to how I felt and wanted it. I cannot say much right now s it has just been done and these things take time for the final result.

However I am freaking out because I feel like I want to rip my face out because I didn't sleep the whole night because I have to breathe through my mouth and of course I became sick so my throat hurts like hell. I hope tomorrow will be better as I am struggling seeing time pass so slowly (so typical).

On a different note, I also have to travel in a week to Israel (so smart) to work and see my family for the whole summer and there are loads of kids in my family that are very fond of me and full of energy and I need to be careful not to bump my precious nose into something.

I have started college in last february and I feel so stupid of having it done after my first semester (very clever) instead of doing it before entering college (sigh). Anyways, I have no idea how to react to anyone of my friends if they see me in uni with a different face... I haven't told anyone apart from my family and closest friend. I feel like a total faker if I go there and everyone stares at me and know somethings different but I don't know how to react even though I don't care... HELP

I will try and post pictures as soon as I can and if you could comment on them or just advise me on some things I would really appreciate it.

Sincerely,

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June 23, 2012

Hi there,

I know those first few days are really hard! But it will be worth it. Don't worry too much about how others will react. Likely, they won't notice much and if they do will just think you've changed your hairstyle, etc. Most people are too busy worrying about themselves to pay super close attention to others.

Yes, don't bump your nose when you go back to see your family! Have you told them about your rhinoplasty?

Hang in there. It will get better very, very soon!

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June 24, 2012
Hey there! Hope you get better soon, it does take time but it's totally worth it. I can tell you that no one will notice the difference, if you look at my before picture I had a horrible bumpy nose & now I have seen a couple of family members & friends, they didn't even notice I got a nose job! Good luck okay? & don't stress so much! Try to do relaxing things during your recovery to help you heal faster :)
June 24, 2012
Hey thanks for sharing your story. I hope you are doing better. I can't wait to see your final result. Congrats
UPDATED FROM KOOKY92

So today is day number 2 after surgery and just...

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So today is day number 2 after surgery and just feel like total [RS bleep]... Barely slept and feel like I've caught a cold and my nose is hurting even though I took pain killers... I don't know what to do I feel like time is passing by soooooo S L O W L Y... However I cannot wait until my cast is out and the swelling has gone... Does anyone know after how many days your allowed to blow your nose? Is it right after the cast is off or? I need some boosting up because Im so afraid of the result I trust my doctor but you know how it never really is what u wanted it to be? anyways it sure as hell will be better than before I had a mountain on my face... At least I can laugh about it a little...

Oh and I don't want to bore you with my love life so U don't have to answer this second part, but if you can give me some advice that would be great! So, I have been kinda seeing this guy...I met him in march, where I thought he was nice but he fell for me the second he saw me. Let's say he asked to be in a relationship with me a week after we met. At that point I wasn't that keen of him and acted like a [RS bleep] by saying no I want to have fun. He said ok thinking I would change my mind with time...The guy didn't give up and after doing things together and getting to know him better I started liking him more than I had actually planned on. I like him a lot but don't know if I want to give up my freedom yet as I have been single only since january (had a 1 year and a half relationship and my heart got crushed real bad) Anyways I feel so torn because Im in college and he's working and we have different routines.. He does his best for me (has cooked for me, has brought me out for dinner, etc...) he is really good to me... I told him to keep it cool and well see each other again in september since I am gone all summer as well as he, and that we would see each other again in september... Here is the thing, I haven't told him that I was doing a rhinoplasty... So I need some advice

1) Should I keep on seeing him? If yes, should I start a relationship with him? ( I know its a tough question to ask to someone who has no clue of how the situation is but I would like opinions from the outside and how you see it incase I'm already blinded by love, lol)
2) What do I do about my nose if he asks?

Thank you so much guys for the help and support I really appreciate it!

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June 24, 2012
Hey guys! Thank you all so much for your support it really gives me hope and reading this was he high point of my day (2nd after surgery) I feel so bad today barely slept and have trouble breathing through the mouth...
The fact that not many people will notice it is strange but surprisingly relieving in a way and no I haven't told anyone apart from my brother, dad, mom and closest friend... I feel like not a lot of ppl will understand me so I rather leave it at that, the world is so complex already haha...
I cannot wait until my cast is off and I can finally blow my nose and breathe through it! I will post pictures asap. Thanks again guys will look at your profiles! x
June 24, 2012
hi! hang in there! it gets much much better after day 3 trust me. and time goes by slowly (my day 2 felt like week 2) but all the discomfort, pain, and waiting is totally worth it when you get your cast off! be patient :). and as far as your guy dilemna, he probably wouldn't even notice. he might think you look different but wouldn't know it had anything to do with you nose. i always say honesty is the best policy. it's up to you how comfortable you are in telling him cause it's very personal. like you said we live in the 21st century so people are used to this stuff already. if anything it'd be good to see how what his reaction would be - supportive and caring or judgemental. that would help in your decision to be with him i'm sure
June 24, 2012
Hey there! Thank you so much for your post it fly gives me the hope I need right now.. I really hope it will worth it cuz I'm going through [RS bleep] right now and the swelling hasn't fly gone better, any remedies for that?? Patience is virtue, I know but still it seems like 1 days is 100 years but your probably right... Haha so true and good one! I am very honest but usually when I don't want to be I just shut up, so not sure what I should do tell him immediately or wait for him to point it out. I'm such a drama queen when it comes to small things like that and get too emotional on stupid things that actually make me happy... I'm weird like that I guess but I'll check your profile! Thank you for your opinion it surely helps me a lot! and for your support of course. Having people that are going or have gotten through the same thing is always a massive support and knowing your not the only one out there definately helps...
June 27, 2012
no problems hun! any questions or concerns, I'll be happy to answer and give you some advice :). as for the swelling - traumeel gel has been working really well for me. I also take arnica montana pills (both I got at this local natural health food shop in the mall). I take the pills religiously as directed. The gel I rub on my bruises and swelling with a cutip.. I sort of massage it in. Now that my cast is off I put it on my nose twice or three times a day... but I don't massage it on my nose because it hurts.. I just gently put it on :). and you're not weird :) it's normal, we are all emotional... even boys! can't wait to see your results!! and i'm really happy to hear your recovery is doing much much better!!
UPDATED FROM KOOKY92

Hey there!!! So this is day 3 after operation and...

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Hey there!!! So this is day 3 after operation and I feel already way better! Haven't gotten more sleep but it's ok... I just came back from the doctor for a checkup and everything seems fine, swelling has gone down a little as well as bruising... and he says my new nose will look really nice with my face because he lifter the tip a bit so my upper lip is a bit more visible...

I made my next appointment on thursday to take off the cast!!!! Im so excited you have no idea! the mere revelation of my new face feels like a new life is opening up for me! No more trying to hide my profile, no more hating taking pictures with friends, no more religious prejudices, no more of all that! Just a boost of confidence I cannot wait to show! :)

The pain is much better today and I have one of my best friends that also had her nose done and she's supporting me soooo much as well as the comments ppl give me on this site its so wonderful! Thank you to all it really helps me get through the hard long days... I guess it's just going to be me and my TV today! yey feels good to be in pj's all day it's been way too long! x

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June 25, 2012
I think your nose is going to look beautiful! I like how it's lifted, thats what my PS did to mine Good luck!
June 25, 2012
Thank you Jessie!! :)