Don't Know What to Feel - Beverly Hills, CA
I've been considering rhino for a few years now.....
I've been considering rhino for a few years now...every time something happens and I put it off. My last bf...when he found out I wanted it, pretty much threatened to break up with me. My current bf when I told him...he was supportive and told me its up to me and he'll support me either way (but I better not start getting anything else done...like boobs etc...lol ...of course not!)
I don't think i'm 'ugly', I never had a problem with guys or people making fun of me. I mean looking around here at Real Self, seems like most if not all girls are in a relationship, married or obviously don't have problems socially. We are all doing this, or I am at least, for myself. I want to be confident.
I dont hate how I look, I just don't want to be insecure when I meet someone for the first time that hteyre judging or being conscious when someone takes a picture of me from the side. Its my profile that bothers me the most. I have a hump but otherwise its really hard to tell that my nose is big. My nose is thin and has the potential to look elegant...so I hope I picked the right doctor to make the changes that I want.
All I want is to remove the hump...the doctor suggested adding a few more changes, like my tip or bringing the bottom of my nose and I'm considering it..but I'm also too scared about making too many changes...then the healing process will be longer and plus the risk for more complications increases.
BIGGEST FEAR? making the FRONT look bad. we all know doctors can make the side look beautiful...but the front is what scares me. I don't want no sausage on my face. I have a thin nose...so I'm scared shaving the hump will make it WIDE...advice?
I've read all about peoples experiences on here, and its only human that the bad experiences stick out in my mind more than the good ones. So i'm reallllly scared it will come out horribly.
I mean I live in Los Angeles, there are about a MILLION surgeons out here. choosing one seems pretty hard. Every time you go online you find a bad review about one. So, what can a girl do? I hate when people say 'trust your gut feeling/insticts'...well i'm sure people that had bad experiences did and look what happened!
Anyaways...my surgery is scheduled for August 3. I'm going on a vacation and coming back August 2...so if anyone has any tips on what I should or shouldn't consume a few days before?
Also I'm giving myself about 8 days before going back to work...hopefully thats enough time.
I'm fair skinned and my skin is thin so the dr. said any changes would show...eek!
any words of advice are appreciated... :)
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I personally think you should stick with just shaving the bump down and not doing any other changes. That way, you have your same look from the front but softer and a great profile. I made the mistake of getting tip work done and i hate it. But talk to some other people they may have a different story, just letting you know to be cautious and know EXACTLY what you want before you get it done. Also be on the same exact page as your doctor on what is going to be done. Tell him you don't want it wider, thinner, shorter etc. Be very specific on exactly what you want. Besides myself i know2 other people who were surprised after finding out what was done on their noses after it was too late. You don't want any surprises. Good luck to you though - it really can be a great experience for many
I guess we get so excited sometimes that we forget that really we just wanted a small change and then get carried away with a lot more procedures to our nose. Is there any way I can see your before and after? I'd love to see them and see your progress
I don't want to scare you but in the righ hands, you will have nothing to worry about.
If its the hump you want shaved then tell him that is what you want, its your choice!!!!
I am right now considering laser lipo on my stomach, I don't know whether or not to do it some of the things I read on here have scared me to death!!! If you want to know more about my surgeries, I will explain in detail to you just let me know. But good luck and no worries if you are confident with the dr you chose.
IM SO NERVOUS! really hoping it will be everything...
ALAKSJDFEI! About 17 days more to go...!
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Best of luck to you! Don't hesitate with any other questions
Welcome to RealSelf! Make sure your chosen surgeon is a rhinoplasty/facial specialist! So important. I'd love it if you'd post your photo so we can visualize what you're describing with your nose. I'd also like to stress that you make sure you communicate like crazy with your surgeon in regards to what you want and don't want out of this surgery. Make sure he's not going to do anything you don't want. Assume nothing and ask a ton of questions.
I'm looking forward to following along on this journey of yours! Thanks for sharing.