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I Need Complete Honesty!!! - Philadelphia, PA
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I have hated my nose since the beginning of high...
nosejobmaybeJune 7, 2012
I have hated my nose since the beginning of high school. Every single time I look at a picture of myself I look straight at my nose. I feel that the width of it is too wide for my face and I wish I had more definition in the tip. My parents are not supportive AT ALL of me getting rhinoplasty and they think I'm crazy for wanting it (as do several of my friends who claim they never have thought I had a big nose). I just don't think they would tell me the truth anyways so I'm turning to complete strangers to give me an honest opinion. I also don't know if I just really don't photograph well at some angels because in some pictures I think it looks fine and other pictures I think look horrible. Should I do this or do I just need to start accepting myself and move on?
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June 8, 2012
After reviewing these photos I truly believe that you do not need a rhinoplasty at all. Your nose suits the rest of your face so well and there is nothing wrong with your nose. I had a rhinoplasty about two years ago and will be getting a revision soon, so while some peoples' experiences with rhinoplasty are positive, mine was not. Your gorgeous and if I were you I wouldn't mess with your nose.
June 8, 2012
Honestly in my opinion if you're not really unhappy with your nose and are not positive you want a rhinoplasty then you probably shouldn't get one. It's a lot to go through for something you don't really know if you want. You're really pretty and I don't think your nose looks big or awkward on your face at all. I wouldn't look at you and think to myself "that girl needs a nose job" at all. But if you end up thinking its something you want then by all means to what makes YOU happy and best of luck :)
June 8, 2012
and also i know personally that my nose is unattractive in real life but for some reason its exaggerated in pictures. It just lookstwice as bad on camera for some reason. So maybe that's part of what you're experiencing, maybe your nose doesn't photograph well and that can be discouraging so just make sure you look in the mirror to study it rather than in pictures because cameras are really deceiving, lol.
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Hi All- I really appreciate all your comments and...
nosejobmaybeJune 9, 2012
Hi All- I really appreciate all your comments and your advice. I added two profile pictures for those who asked. I do have a small bump seen from the side view but honestly that doesn't bother me at all. It's more the lack of definition at the tip and the wideness of the tip. If I got surgery maybe I would only need a tip plasty...I'm not sure. I know the doctor I would use who has over 30 years of experience and my boyfriend's sister is a nurse who works for him and also got a minor rhinoplasty which looks great. The negative reviews about people's experiences with rhinoplasty definitely make me think twice about this. My biggest fear is a) I'm the .001% who has a freak reaction to anesthesia and dies in vain perfecting my nose haha or b) I hate the results.
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June 9, 2012
nosejobmaybe, you look very v. pretty! so i would say no nose job! but, if it really is annoying you and by the sounds of your angst it is ! do loads of research and go to as many surgeons as possible. Maybe just shorten the tip! see comments realself - so many writers are unhappy with their nose jobs. So in the wrong surgeons hands you could be opening a can of worms and years of expensive surgery! good luck!
June 9, 2012
Anytime you touch one part of yours nose, the whole nose takes a different look. Be careful.
June 9, 2012
First off..I think you are gorgeous and you're nose is perfectly fine. Being that I hate my nose, I'm pretty critical when it comes to other people's noses. While I am completely supportive about people getting surgery if they think it will make them feel better, it doesn't sound like it is something that truly bothers you to the point where it is all you see when you look in the mirror. My advice would be to no do it. It is a lot to risk if you don't absolutely hate it! Either way, good luck with the decision and keep us all posted!
June 9, 2012
honest opinion is your nose (at least in pictures) looks perfect the way it is. it fits your face very nice... im also considering surgery but my nose is actually big. i dont think im ugly at all and i hope u dont either, but in my case i feel more prettier then i see in the mirror and i want it balanced. your nose is small yeah it has a little bump but THATS NOTHING. surgery is a big decision. do what you feel is right. but if you have any doubts or if it doesnt bother you to the max then dont do it :)
June 9, 2012
You are so right kelssss. The little bumps gives her character and personal identity.
Welcome to RealSelf! It's hard to tell without a full on side shot, but from these particular photos, I don't think you need anything done. You're a beauty.