6 weeks post op. Could not be happier!
My whole life I've always been a confident, happy...
My whole life I've always been a confident, happy person. I most likely wouldn't consider getting a nose job if it wasn't for getting bullied for it in Jr. High and high school which made me focus my attention on the appearance of my nose. I always brushed it off my shoulder but it did create somewhat of a paranoia. I have a habit of placing myself at a certain angle, or always taking pictures from one side to make my nose look better. I'm sick of hiding and tired of this insecurity and it was time to do something about it. Most of my family and friends thought I was crazy cause everyone thought I was so beautiful. But it was clearly effecting my self-esteem and if I can fix it then why not.
*In my photos I did blur out my eyes for my own protection. I hope you still get the gist of it!
February 25, 2013
I went in for my first consultation with another plastic surgeon. I had gone to consultations before with other plastic surgeons but I didn't get the feeling they were "the one" LOL. Immediately when I met him I felt at ease and after discussing everything I knew I trusted him to perform my surgery. My main goal is to remove the dorsal hump, refine the tip, make the front view straight and narrower, and make the nose shorter (done by lifting the tip). We took pictures so he could do the imaging which I would come back for at another appointment.
March 26, 2013
I had my 2nd appointment today to see the imaging and discuss payment options. When I first saw the imaging it was a huge difference! But not exactly what I wanted. I came into this with a specific vision of what I wanted, and wasn't afraid to voice it. The Dr. had no problem and we worked with the imaging some more doing some minor tweaks to eventually end up with my desired outcome. We discussed some more about the procedure as I had heaps of questions! He is such an amazing and caring doctor and I know I will be truly happy with his performance. After, I went and met with his financial adviser and then made another appointment for the Pre-Op.
-Side note: It is SO strange seeing a different nose on your face when you've had the same one your whole life. It's an odd feeling, but never the less a happy one :)
Scheduled my Pre-Op for April 8th, and the surgery April 26th. I will update accordingly :)
April 8th - Pre op Had my pre op appointment...
Had my pre op appointment today! I met up with my mom at the office since she wanted to come. She's a little freaked out by it but I am so excited! I just went over everything with my doctor and he gave me my prescriptions and all the directions to follow for before and after my surgery. I then paid the surgeon's fee so I guess that means I can't turn back now! I am really so excited though and these 2 and a half weeks can't go by fast enough!
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Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf. I agree with Sara that from an objective standpoint, you absolutely do not need this. You're gorgeous! Your nose has a small bump, but to me that makes it look distinctive. It's not a massive ugly hump at all.
That said...I know that nothing I or anyone else says can sway you if you really want this. And if you were bullied as a kid, that nose insecurity is buried so deep in your psyche.
Just make sure you're very confident in your surgeon (that he's done many many successful rhinoplasties) and that you communicate with him about exactly what you do and don't want.
Here's a list of questions for him (or her).
Thank you so much for sharing with us. You're stunning and I really hope that with this done you can put your insecurities behind you.