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“Trying to Decide if Its Right for Me - Chicago, IL”
MandyBlue
Treatment Scheduled for 24 Sep 2014
Spent: $6,000 in Chicago IL
Spent: $6,000 in Chicago IL
Posted 23 Sep 2011
I've always hated my nose, and it's time I make a change, I think... I'm worried about cost, and that I will not like the end result. My grandmother is of Jewish decent, and for some reason, I'm not only one in my family that got "the nose". My nose has bothered me since 7th grade when I started getting teased about it.
I feel it is too big for my face, and I hate the huge hump, that has grown since I was in high school. I usually delete any picture that shows my profile. I honestly feel that my nose is causing a lack of confidence and that I could be much prettier if it were smaller. If this were your face, would you get the surgery? This would be my college graduation gift to myself and would be done in 2014.
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I am in the exact same situation as you! My nose is very similar, it has a hump and the tip drops when I smile, I hate the look of it too, in profile.
I don't know if I can do it either....I met with a good surgeon (I am in the UK) and he seems good, but I still feel uneasy about committing. I too am scared about having a nose I hate after the surgery.
I'm sorry I can't provide any answers but you are not alone...I feel as scared as you!!
Your personality and inner beauty really show through in your face and beautiful smile! For each person, it's a very individual decision. I can tell you from personal experience that, for me, rhinoplasty was SO worth it. I got it done when I was 27, but wish I'd done it sooner. The best thing about it: I really just don't think about my nose anymore. SO liberating.
The surgery usually lasts 1 to 2 hours. Most people report very little pain, just a lot of congestion/tiredness and, occasionally nausea at first. It's' about a week of downtime.
This is what I've learned from having rhinoplasty done and from being a community manager here for more than a year: go with someone who is a board certified rhinoplasty specialist and consult with at least 2 to 3 surgeons to be sure you're hiring the best one for the job!!!! I can't stress this enough.
Hope this helps! Please let us know what you decide to do!
Yes, you can do this! There are several really great plastic surgeons in Seattle. Make sure you look for one who specializes in rhinoplasty. It's an intricate, difficult procedure and you definitely want a doctor who knows what he or she is doing.