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“Love my new nose”

Rhinoplasty: Worth it

Cost: $4,000
Pain: Mild
Rhinoplasty satisfaction: Excellent5 Star Rating: Excellent

I used to have a huge nose. It was thick, large and widely spread across my face. As a result, it drew a lot of attention and naturally made me uncomfortable. I could see that whenever people approached me, their eyes would be stuck at my nose in amusement. My nostrils were super huge too. I just had to get a nose job. I have grown up being teased about my nose and now i made up my mind that no more was i going to take it.

I went to a doctor in LA who was very good. He drew and showed me the shape he would be giving and also explained  to me what kind of a nose would suit my facial features the most. I thought his personal interference and suggestions were very kind and it made me very comfortable.  I was not given a general anesthesia, but was given a local one and was also quite  sedated. It was given in the iv so i was asleep throughout the surgery. 

When i woke up i had a bandage and a splint on my nose that i was asked to keep on for a week. I was in the recovery room for about an hour or so after which i left. ( i was told not to drive so my girlfriend came with me). I felt sick for that whole night. Some mucus came out of my nose, i threw up once which made my nose hurt quite a bit. I also had a bad headache that whole night.

By morning i was totally ok with just a mild headache. My face was kind of stiff for a few days and it hurt when the splint was removed the next week. My nose just looked so different after the swelling went away that i could not even believe it. I was so happy that i forgot all about the pain i had. I look so good now. My nose is nice, thin, straight and perfect for my face. I look like a whole new person and a great one at that.

It might have been a bit uncomfortable during the recovery, but the end results were so good that it all seems worth it now. I love my new nose.

May 10, 2007Comments and replies (20)

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jamie shaw
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17 Jun 2007

witch surgeon did you have

mark
unregistered guest

24 Dec 2007

how long before the swelling went down?

ana
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19 Feb 2008

Please tell me me where u got ur nose job done??! Editor note: you must join RealSelf so you can be contacted privately with doctor recommendations and feedback. This requires free registration for an account. When registering you must opt-in to receiving private contacts (a check box).

mandymoonyc
3 posts
31 May 2008

I would love to know where you got your surgery I am not happy with mine and yours sounds perfect. My BF is in LA so it would be perfect. Thankyou AMANDA X

joe
2 posts
12 Jun 2008

also would love to know where u only paid $4000, let me know wth an mail much appreciated

Nelly2
1 post
2 Sep 2008

I would love to know where you got your procedure done? I too I'm looking to get my nose done Editor note You must be contacted privately to receive the information you requested. This requires free registration for an account.

kar1989
4 posts
10 Oct 2008

I would really appreciate if you would email the name of the surgeon that you went to. Thanks -- Editor note: This user can be contacted privately by clicking on their username.

babalulu
19 posts
15 Dec 2008

How come people can't name surgeons? Does the site not allow it? I'm new and searching for a doctor in LA Thanks

babalulu
19 posts
16 Dec 2008

Thanks!

gq272
4 posts
24 Dec 2008

Hello, can you please email me the name of your surgeon and if he has a website that would be great too, Thanks so much!

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