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Even tho i have a larger nose then most i never...

kelssssJune 19, 2012
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even tho i have a larger nose then most i never really was bothered by my nose when i was younger i feel as if i accepted myself more i am who i am. the older i got the more i started thinking... if only i had a smaller nose... i wasn't teased that i remember anyway but its simply how i i see myself now and i don't want my nose any bigger! my best friends think I'm crazy and that I'm beautiful &that i should appreciate what i have instead of what i can fix. also if it isn't broke don't fix it. but i definitely inherited my grandpas nose and me being 100% Italian EVERYONE says "your Italian, your nose is what makes you, you" blah blah blah. I don't want to lose who i am but i also feel my nose doesn't change who i am it will only change how i view myself. DON'T get me wrong i don't think I'm ugly or anything!!!! and i have not made any type of decisions yet! i would love feedback tho!

i do have a consultation with Dr. Kassir and Dr. Joseph both very good surgeons but i decide till i see what they can do... its kinda weird but idk i think i might look weird with a small nose? idk haha anyway this wouldn't be my 1st surgery 2 years ago i did get my boobs done when i was 19 (i had A LOT of lil girls hating on me) but they're opinion doesn't matter!!! i worked HARD for my money and it was my choice and i loveeeee them ha but i hated the attention!! soo annoying that was not my purpose for getting the surgery. that surgery was a breeze pretty painless the worst part was sitting in my house and after 3 days i couldn't take it anymore and i was doing everything pretty normal... this is my nose tho and doing anything to my face scares me to death... i have to go to work :/ ill update more when i no more :)

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Angie_M
June 20, 2012

Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! Your nose does look good on your face, but I understand wanting it refined, too. You have to do what makes you happy. Looking forward to reading more updates!

manuni
June 21, 2012
Hey I think you look beautiful! I understand what you going through. I wanted to have my nose since I was 14! I finally did it on June 18 I had my procedure and now I am just waiting until June 26 so my cast can come off! I think you need to really think what exactly you don't like about your nose and you need to weigh pros and cons which include finance, recovery time, staying home for week etc. Just think so you really want to have your nose done despite all difficulties that my arise? On my case yes I really wanted to have it done, I just hated my old nose. Now I am wearing a cast and lots of things go through my mind what if I won't like it when cast comes off. You really need to consider all aspects and decide. Good luck!
kelssss
June 21, 2012
Thank you!! Being impatient is my biggest problem... I havnt made any decisions but reading this website helped me cope with my issues do I wanted to share some of my story maybe to help someone else... Waitin having the cast wondering what is really underneath is also scary cuz u never no and there are many negatives about surgery so it is a lot to think about... I hope u get te results u wished for!!
manuni
June 21, 2012
Thank you:)
UPDATED FROM kelssss

I have a question for all who has already had the...

kelssssJune 25, 2012
I have a question for all who has already had the surgery... Open or closed??? I read the difference but I want to no what people decided to go with and which you prefer other than what the the doctor prefers? Let me no!

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hello_new_nose
June 25, 2012
From experience I can say TAKE YOUR TIME. Don't rush into anything until you have really weighed the pros and cons entirely. Even though your friends say not to do it, this is ultimately your decision. My friends told me not to, that I didn't need it, but this is something personal and I needed to do to feel better about myself. One main reason why I wanted to do it is because I had a large nose to begin with and as I have aged I noticed it has gotten bigger. I'm pretty sure that as you age your nose gets bigger (just look at older people's noses...they are always bigger when they are 50+ yrs old compared to how they looked when they were in their 20's). I wanted to reduce it now before I ended up looking like an old wench. lol. Something for you to consider. Make sure to really think about questions to ask your plastic surgeon...do a lot of research on them - their credentials, their educational institution, where they did their residency, what hospital are they affiliated with, their before and afters. I know you have had your breasts done, but facial surgery is MUCH different, and Rhinoplasty is an extremely complex and risky procedure...risky in terms of you really are not going to know just how your nose will heal and end up looking like. Starting out with the best doctor possible will up the chances of your Rhinoplasty results coming out positively. Do your research, know the risks, and take your time deciding. :)
kelssss
June 25, 2012
Thankyou for commenting... Yeah I have been considering this really only this year. When I got my boobs done my doctor said if u want a sen ond procedure it would be cheaper to get them done together but at that time I was like hell no you are not changing my face... Now I too realize my nose has grown and I don't want to see it any bigger!! Lol the worst part is not noing what it's gonna turn out like ughhh this is hard... Hope you get the results you like !!!! :) positive thinking is deffinately best
KOOKY92
June 26, 2012
I know what you mean with the "you are italian" blah blah I have the same with my "israeli nose" and I hate to be associated like that... I was in the same situation as you, i find myself beautiful but my nose was just something I lived with until one day i just thought, yeah but what if it could make me prettier and happier? If I can do it why not? But I was determined to have it because after a while I was really unhappy with my nose and got bullied a lot... I find u very pretty already! now its up to you to see if u really want to go through with it. One piece of advice, do not do it unless ur completely sure u want to do it! Good luck keep me posted cheers! x
kelssss
June 27, 2012
exactly!!! if im able to change it why not. i should just appreciate the beauty i do have because the last thing i want to do is resemble another person everyone is unique and beautiful the way we are naturally... cost wise it is really stupid there is a lot of other great things i could be using my money for but to me this is worth it i try to forget about what i could do with the money instead of beating myself up since this is what i want. and i define myself as a go-getta i wanted to get boobs i worked my ass of got my boobs and a car in the same year im proud of myself even tho its selfishly on my own body. being bullied is NOT my reasoning for surgery its simply what i want for myself. cheers to us for going after what matters to us and not worrying about what others have to say about it!!! cant wait to see your results! waiting is deff the worst part
bobby911
June 27, 2012
I just scheduled an appointment for a consultation with Dr Joesph. Pls share how it goes!
UPDATED FROM kelssss

Today i had my 1st consultation with Dr. Joseph in...

kelssssJuly 21, 2012
today i had my 1st consultation with Dr. Joseph in NJ. he was really nice made me feel very comfortable. he gave me a estimate of 7,176 after tax... i have breathing problem so he would also be fixing that issue as well if i decide to go through the surgery. which puts the payment at 9,386 but my insurance should cover the 2,210. I STILL HAVE NOT MADE A FINAL DECISION! i put my comparison pictures up feedback would be awesome! this is so hard

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auntie lei
July 22, 2012
Have you looked into Drs. Robert Glasgold in Highland Park or Frank Scaccia in Red Bank. I've seen really good results from them
L from London
July 22, 2012
Hey, my advice to you is make sure you realize that you have very thick skin. It will take much longer to heal and you won't see great results straight away, make sure you discuss this with your surgeon.
lala1985
July 23, 2012
you are a beautiful girl but its up to you and how bad you want it. I'm 23, middle eastern, and inherited my dad's nose (thanks dad), everyone told me i had other beautiful Arabian features (eyes, smile) but people's comments don't matter. i wanted it to feel good, and i got it, and i feel great!!! most amazing feeling. small nose with a slight curve. i just love it! ofcourse your friends are going to say that, honestly who would say "yeah you should do it" lol! but i do think your other features would stand out more, its just an improvement. good luck deciding!
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