Rhinoplasty: Stories

Hi! How did your consultation go??!?

Hey! How'd the consult go?

Hey! I am going to see Dr. C on Monday for a consult...how do you like him? I'm so nervous but excited too lol I've heard both good things bad things about him, so I don't know what to think anymore! Any advice or tips? Thanks :)

Your nose looks absolutely flawless from the front, but i understand why you would like to have surgery for the profile. i think it will just enhance the natural beauty that you already have. I can't believe how many people on RS tell people they shouldn't have surgery, it's stupid. I thought one of the ideas of a site like this was to support people, not make them feel bad for not being so in love with every little flaw. I hope you're getting lots of support at home and that others on RS are helping you out :) Good luck

I believe if you want to change something about yourself it should be up to you and it shouldn't matter what others think. I had a lot of people tell me there was nothing wrong with my nose and that I was beautiful and I shouldn't change myself and I should accept the way I was made. Like you I remember being made fun of from a young age about 11/12 I'm about to turn 25 in August now and just had rhinoplasty/ septoplasty done performed on the 26th. I paid 5400 cash for my surgery with a 1200 discount bc of my job. I have no insurance however if you need septoplasty your insurance company will cover the time for the or for that part and for the surgeons cost for the medical part. However you will be responsible for the OR and surgeon fee for the septoplasty. Good luck to you! You are beautiful but I can see where you would want to get this done. It was something I have wanted done so long and I can't wait to get my confidence renewed and have my cast removed Friday :)

I had the same question to my surgeon regarding the frontal view. He told me by changing the profile the front automatically changes. I also had my nostrils cut back. I have a sewn line in my alar crease but you cannot even see it. I have been using Mederma gel like crazy!

You definitely have to outweigh the good and the bad and ultimately it has to be based on your own personal feelings. It is a shame people can't me more supportive, but I am sure it is all out of love and they just can't imagine you looking different but still like yourself. I hope you are happy with your result and that it indeed does prove them wrong!

Your nose actually reminds me of my own. Only I like it one you lol ;) But I TOTALLY understand wanting to get it done. I hope the best for you! Can't wait to see your results!

Your nose is so pretty! Wish I hate your natural nose, should have show ur nose pic to my surgeon! :)

u are so cute , definetley gonna look better after the nose job, im very much intrested in seeing ur results, i think all you need is a deprojection , good luck :)

You are so pretty! I think a well executed subtle rhinoplasty would be awesome on you. Of course you don't NEED one, but I can see why you want one. I don't NEED one but I know I want it, and it will make me feel so much more confident. I can't wait to finally choose my doctor and go through with it! Thanks for all your photos and I'm looking forward to seeing your result and following your story!

I totally agree with your rant - only I believe that (at least with most of the people I know), it's not just rhinoplasty that gets a bad rep. Pretty much ANY cosmetic surgery has a negative connotation thanks to the way media always portrays it - for example, I love the show "Glee", but they had an episode where the main character (who has a large nose) had her nose broken and then discovered she had a deviated septum and the surgeon said he could fix it for her and also fix whatever cosmetic issue she has with it while he's at it. She entertains the idea, but EVERY other character (minus one who is revealed to have actually had rhinoplasty before) freak out and basically paint it out that she must really hate herself deep down inside if she goes through with it, because she's clearly incapable of loving herself the way that she is. Not only that, but they made the entire septo/rhinoplasty process look TOTALLY unsafe and careless - she saw the surgeon once, he told her he could give her a nose job, said he had a spot open the following week and could squeeze her in, and that was that; no morphs, no long consultations, not actually showing how all of the serious surgeons not only encourage the patient to take their time doing their research but a lot actually enforce this by having a mandatory amount of time that a patient would book their surgery in advance (for example, a month or two ahead). On the show, it wasn't even close to realistic either in the sense that she said she wanted her friend's nose, and she shows him a picture and the surgeon just goes, "yeah, okay." In the end, she chooses not to do it (again, because she loves herself the way she is, and clearly getting a nose job would've meant that she hates herself).. I was - and still am when I think of it - infuriated when I watched it. It's no wonder that everyone else doesn't actually understand why any of us go through with procedures like these... My rhinoplasty was the best investment I ever made for myself; I still look like me, only I no longer worry about my nose and I feel prettier. Ugh.

You're adorable, but I agree with you that changing your nose would improve your appearance. Please, look into lifting the columella and nostril reduction... not just removing the hump. That is what will make the biggest difference. SO many people focus on the hump, when that is not even the first thing people notice IF the nostrils are large. My first rhinoplasty focused on the hump only and ignored the nostrils, and of course, I still hated my nose after the surgery, and ended up having a revision. P.S. I've seen great reviews on this site about Ciardullo, and he can do hump, columella, and nostril reduction all at the same time. (btw, nostril reduction might not be needed if columella can be lifted high enough) Check it out, so you're informed, and good luck!

Hi there - yes, you are a very cute girl, but I can see why you might want to make some changes with your nose too. I'm sure people tell you that you are pretty all the time. Its the same with me. I dont feel that I am ugly, just that my nose could be better and it holds me back from looking nicer. People will get on here and try to tell you not to do it. Dont let those people make you feel bad. My biggest suggestion is DO YOUR HOMEWORK!