4 months post op.. smooth sailing!

Just wanted to share a few pics from a promo photo shoot.I must say it's been amazing to be able to take yoga shots from all angles :)

Feeling pretty good about everything overall. It has definitely changed over the past couple of months and become more refined. I have my days where I stare in the mirror and pick everything apart, with hours of scrutiny one can find fault in anything. But today I was looking thru some old pics and stumbled upon an old "before" picture and I realized that WOW, it was all totally worth it. I was even inspired to update my review! While there is no cure for dysmorphia, at least now I can be absolutely certain my nose is no longer to blame! And for that... I thank Dr. Pearson ! Overall I am pleased that my result is natural and flattering to my face.. Now if I could just fix these eye crinkles.....

So I'm now 6 weeks out, not really sure how much more I can expect it to change? It's been a very strange experience altogether. I guess I expected a tremendous reaction and to be able to accept myself finally and fall in love with my reflection once and for all. It is a huge improvement obviously, but it blows my mind how many people simply don't notice. I haven't decided if that's good or bad! I do feel so much more confident, and the people who know compliment me on how perfect it looks, as afraid as I was to change my looks I got the most ideal enhancement I could have chosen, there really isn't a better nose for my face! So, why haven't the clouds passed and birds sang? I have come to realize liking what you see in the mirror has very little to do with your appearance, there is no cosmetic "fix" for self acceptance. It's something that comes from within. So I have learned so much about myself from this experience as I continue on my journey understanding my quirks. My goal now is calm that critical mind chatter and smile without worrying about those creases under my eyes. A rhinoplasty can only enhance your nose, not your entire perception of yourself. I now have one less thing to criticize myself, so I am taking that momentum a practicing self love from here on out :)