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So I've finally decided after years of hating my...

jollyjenb
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So I've finally decided after years of hating my nose that it's time to do something about it. I think as we age our nose changes. It starts to droop a little more, and if you have thin skin like me, all of the humps and bumps underneath the skin starts to show a little more.

I didn't really have a problem with my nose until high school even though my older brother used to tease me about it. He would call me "ski slope" sometimes, but he was my brother and that's what brothers do. :) I grew up mostly in the Atlanta area, but when I was 14 I moved to South Georgia to live with my dad. I quickly found out that kids in the south have even less of a filter than the ones I had been around previously. I became increasingly aware of the size of my nose and since I was already shy and insecure it made it even more difficult to deal with.

Over the years I've continued to hate my nose but for the most part I've just dealt with and tried to think of it as just one of those things that was a part of me and made me unique. I've always been considered attractive, but I've always been the pretty girl with the big nose. I feel like it has kept me from doing a lot of things and enjoying life to the full extent because I've been so incredibly insecure about it.

My surgery is scheduled for April 1st and I am so excited, yet so nervous!!

Posting some before pics.

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February 26, 2013
Thanks for starting your story! I can't wait to follow you! I hope the best for you! :)
February 27, 2013
Thanks so much Rayah7!
February 26, 2013
You're a gorgeous woman! I bet your nose will look so good after the surgery. It's so nerve racking yet exciting! Keep us posted!
February 27, 2013
marts you are VERY sweet! I think you are absolutely beautiful as well. I hope the outcome is exactly what you are looking for!
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February 27, 2013

Aw, dumb older brothers. You're gorgeous! I don't see your nose as being big at all, but I do understand hating your own nose and wanting it improved.

I hope you'll keep us posted throughout your journey.

Here's a list of supplies you might want for recovery.

March 4, 2013
Thanks Angie! I needed this!
February 27, 2013
Oh yay! Another gal in her later 30s like me who is considering rhinoplasty ('ll be 37 in May)! Welcome to the discussion!
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February 28, 2013
Good for you! Congrats on making the decision. I hear you on hating your own nose. People may say you have a nice nose. I dont think its THAT bad, but mine wasn't THAT bad either. I saw uglier noses. But, so what? Mine could be better. And I did it! I did it 5 days ago, along with a breast augmentation (yup thats right might as well fix a couple of things while i am at it, my hubbys not going to serve me hand and foot for two surgeries!). Wow, pleasantly surprised. No pain, no bleeding, no packing. You know what, you will research and you will make your lists and you will probably over buy supplies. Thats ok. Your a woman and we are super organized. We are wired like that! And most likely, you will be pleasantly surprised too! Good luck.
March 4, 2013
Thanks! I need a breast Aug too, but I have to wait on that one.:) Maybe another year and I can get it done. Glad you had a good experience!
UPDATED FROM jollyjenb
21 days pre

So now I'm starting to get nervous about this....

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So now I'm starting to get nervous about this. It's three weeks away and I'm getting scared that it won't turn out well. What if I spend all this money and it looks worse! I don't know how it could look worse, but I'm sure there's a way. I'm also worried about my upper lip looking too long. It's pretty long right now, and I'm hoping that with my nose shortened it won't look longer!

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March 10, 2013
wow! exciting! I'm 34 and have rhino and a BA scheduled May 15, it can't come soon enough! I'm more excited about the rhino, I went to my first consult when I was 16, so 19 (I'll be 35 when it happens) years later I'm finally doing it. Your a beautiful lady I can't wait to see your after images... I bet you can't either : )
March 10, 2013
Thanks! I wish I could do the BA too! maybe next year for that one. I think its good to wait a while because then you can be absolutely sure you want to go through with it. I've read reviews from younger girls who regret doing it. I'm at good point in my life....great family, great job, I even feel sexier than I ever have before, so I feel like I'm ready to change this one thing about myself that I've always hated.
March 10, 2013
Very exciting! I waited until 39 as well. I am 3 weeks post op and happy I went through with it. So excited to see your progress!
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March 16, 2013

Hi Jill! I'm considering going to see Dr. Drehsen for a consult. I'm very excited for you and will be looking forward to seeing your upcoming posts and post op pics. Good luck mama..you are already beautiful so it can only get better!

March 25, 2013
Hey Zuly! I have a pre-op appt with Dr. Drehsen this friday and I'm starting to get really nervous! I called the office to tell them of the anxiety that I was having and they said that it was normal. :{ We'll see how it goes. I may change my mind and get a breast aug! HA! I'll update my post on Friday to let you know how it went. :)
UPDATED FROM jollyjenb
4 months post

New Pic

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Been a while since I've updated, because I was embarassed about how bad my rhinoplasty looks, but I thought I's post a pic since it HAS gotten a little better

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