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Haven't Gone for Surgery Yet - Long Island, NY

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I struggle with my appearance every day, I am 18...

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Newselfinthemaking
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I struggle with my appearance every day, I am 18 yet I have the features of an elderly woman with a big shnozzz. I plan to go for a rhinoplasty & then fat grafting for the face. Looking for a good surgeon on long island, I have 4,500 saved up towards my rhinoplasty so far. Any suggestions would help tremendously

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July 30, 2013
Your nasolabial folds look completely normal so I am confised on the fat grafting! And you don't look even a bit tired in your "tired" shot. Make sure you do your research with the rhinoplasty, for it can be difficult to get it right the first time! Best of luck to you!
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July 31, 2013
Thank you my under eye hollows look way worse in person though. & yeaa I know I have to do my research I'm trying to figure out how this website works haha xD
July 30, 2013
Your nose looks perfect!!!!
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July 31, 2013
Thank youu! I wish, I've gotten made fun of for it a lot though.
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July 31, 2013
You are so pretttty! You don't need anything major done, so a small fix will do the trick in my opinion.
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July 31, 2013
Aw thank you, I hope soo!
July 31, 2013
you're eighteen and know about nasolabial folds?? oh lawd...our society is going to hell.
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July 31, 2013
Yea I definitely agree, but i just want to look normal. Not perfect . & I feel like most people don't look like me..
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July 31, 2013

Thank you for sharing on RealSelf! I think you look lovely and perfect for your age. Have you consulted with any board certified plastic surgeons yet? I'm curious what they'll say about the fat grafting because you don't look like you "need" it.

When you go on consultations, here's a list of questions to ask prospective surgeons.

Please keep us posted on your journey (though I'm kind of hoping you'll change your mind because you're gorgeous as is).

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July 31, 2013
Aw that's awfully sweet
UPDATED FROM Newselfinthemaking

hi

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August 5, 2013
I am not sure if you are fishing for compliments or what. You must know you are a beautiful young lady with no issues whatsoever. In fact if you did have any procedures done it would detract from how pretty you are naturally. Do not mess with your face!!!
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August 5, 2013
Ill take a more high def picture soon so you can see what I'm talking about. I have gotten bullied all my life so maybe I don't see what you see but seeking attention is definitely not what I'm doing. I just want help with finding a doctor:/
August 5, 2013
we have eerily similar noses and I have strongly considered getting rhinoplasty as well, so I disagree with the commenter who says you are just fishing for compliments. That said, I agree that you are very pretty already! Good luck finding a surgeon.
August 5, 2013
U have a nice nose! All of us pay thousands for noses like yours! I don't see a bump - post a profile shot ? Have u visited any doctors yet?
August 5, 2013
Your nose is not a schnoz. However, I can see why some of its traits would bother you. Totally do it if it would give you more confidence, BUT I wouldn't recommend fat grafting for the face. You don't need it at all. I think your face will lose its natural essence very obviously if you do it.
August 8, 2013
There is nothing wrong with your face at all. I don't think any doctor should work on you. That would be terrible! I think your thoughts are unreasonable. I promise you. There isn't anything wrong.
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hi againnnnnnn :)

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I know you guys are saying i don't really need surgery & awfully sweet but i really do have these issues . & maybe these picture will show you more of what I'm talking about. I'm really excited to start searching. Does anybody know how much you should save up before consulting with a doctor?

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August 12, 2013
You can see absolutely anyone's undereye hollows in that dreadful lighting.... I think I have commented before but I will reiterate.... I personally feel that tiniest of tiny little bumps (which I think adds to your attractiveness, really) is not worth the risks. It just isn't. I don't think I have ever bluntly stated that feeling to anyone on here... I try to say, "oh, I think you are fine how you are but do what you will...." and I mean it, I don't think it is worth it unless there is a real deformity and I put it in a nice way to people so that I don't sound pushy. But I just feel I should be blunt with you and say it is just not worth it. Maybe if your bump was a bit bigger or there was another issue with it, I'd say "but do what you want, not trying to talk you out of it..." But no, I am straight up trying to talk you out of it. You are just chasing that little tiny itty bitty perfection at this point and when you want that flawless refinement, you are running a huge risk of not being satisfied because no nose is perfect. Those little "finesse" rhinoplasties (like mine) are way riskier in my opinion. It is not as clear cut of a job as removing a giant hump.... and even those go wrong. And the whole undereye thing.... I just don't get it, I'm sorry :/ Don't eff up your face, because if you are this picky about your appearance, you will not be happy with your flatter and wider looking bridge or you swollen nasal tip. Ok, I will stop now. Good luck.
August 20, 2013
i agree. her nose is great and the little bump is actually good.
August 12, 2013
By the way, one more suggestion.... before ruining your nose with a rhinoplasty, consider filling that tiniest of tiny dips (that I find attractive on noses) with non-surgical rhinolasty. I'm not usually for fillers because we all want long-term results I think but I also think for a nose as tiny as yours a non-surgical nose job (with a filler) is a temporary way to see if it gives you the straighter look that you want. Then a long-term solution would be a graft in that spot. Not that you even need to bother with fillers on your nose, but it is better than jumping into a surgery.
August 12, 2013
hey girl :) i totally get you. you are beautiful, and im sure people think you are too. but why not want to be better? if you can be even more stunning after a bit touch up, why the heck not do it? thats how i look at it. but you also should know that you must do your research well. this experience was terrible for me. my nose wasnt bad to begin with and now it is droopy like it was before, and im not satisfied. You must find the perfect surgeon and be totally confident before going to surgery. i even had doubts THE DAY of surgery! and later after i got into mild depression because of it. some people are lucky enough that they get really awesome results but thats just not everyone... i say know what the surgeon will do to you and make him promise it's going to be similar. mine showed simultation but my nasal tip is WAY more droopy than wht he showed.
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August 19, 2013
You're amazing I love your attitude :) Thank you for the support & advice, much appreciated hun.
August 12, 2013
Try to save at least $20,000 so you are not stressed out over money during your recovery. I'd have liked to have taken more time off from work but wasn't able to do so.
August 12, 2013
An make sure your college expenses are taken care of first. You don't wnt to have to choose between having a dorm or a procedure!
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August 19, 2013
Yes that is definitely a priority haha :p