Rhinoplasty: Stories

Good for you for questioning your surgeon when you didnt feel absolutely comfortable with him! The date is getting closer! :)

wow i literally had the same nose as you!! the bump bothered me so much, but i was fine with my tip. i just had my rhinoplasty and got my cast off today...happy with my results but weird to look at new self! big adjustment but i dont regret doing it. if you have a good doctor, you have no worries

Congratulations on finding a new PS that you feel comfortable with and booking your date :) Are you excited now that you've actually set the date?

I think it would be better if you searched for other surgeons too. That is always a risk, but try to look for one that will try and leave your nose functioning as best as he can even though he really can't promise anything. Like I'm 2 weeks post op and I still can't breathe very well, but my doctor says that it is mostly from the swelling and that it should get better gradually. Good luck! Don't have your surgery with someone that you don't feel comfortable with.

I would recommend you continue to search for the right surgeon for you. I think if you're going to trust someone to operate on you, you have to trust their ethics and priorities. There are a lot of fish in the surgeon sea. Don't despair, because thank goodness you got to see this side of your surgeon early enough to allow you to consult with others if you so wish.

Ummm...what a ridiculous thing for your surgeon to say. If you feel uneasy about having this guy perform your surgery, you should look around for a new surgeon. Sure, it's going to be a hassle, and will probably push your surgery date out past April, but if you're going to be spending all that money to have this new nose for the rest of your life, you definitely should feel 100% confident about the decision.

I really think it depends on the person. I know so many people who are a few years post op and they can breath so much better without any trouble. That was one of the main reasons 2 of my cousins had nose jobs. One is 6 years post op & the other one is two years post op neither one of them have any issues or difficulties at all. However, I also know someone (my grandmothers best friend) she had a nose job back in the 60's or 70's & her breathing is terrible. She begged me not to get mine done. I think a lot of the reason she has trouble is because ASIC surgery was nothing compared to back then like it is today. They have came such a long with rhinoplasty since the 70's. I'm 9 days post op today & can breath fully out of both nostrils. I hated my nose & I've always had trouble breathing that's why I got min done. I've been able to fully breath since 2 days post op & my breathing is sooo much better. I couldn't be happier :) Goodluck to you!! & remember everyone is different!! You just have to ask yourself if it's worth it or not ;)

That would worry me too. You do have to realize he has to be honest but the comment about a 'cute nose' being the only thing that matters would make me very nervous too. Go with your gut, if you feel like he is not the right doctor for you keep looking! Good luck :)

The biggest concern u should have is to make sure he is an ENT and is also a board certified plastic surgeon! Thats the docs that fix breathing problems and cosmetic apperance. I just had my nose done on 12/11 and i have been able to breathe since he took the internal splints out the day after surgery. Now i can breath so well that my eyeballs can feel it lol. Trust me ENT that is a board certified plastic surgeon!!

I agree with coolzone. Well said.

I had a nose like yours, and I questioned having surgery too. Once I found the right doctor though, those fears went away. Sometimes it takes time, and yes there were stories that I heard form people having it done. But, after learning more about them, I found out that they didn't research as much as I did. Things can go wrong, yes, but in the hands of the right doctor, those risks should be slim.

Hi Jersey, Don't let the kids get to you. Part of the culture is thinking up names for the teachers. They just want to be funny in front of their peers. Yup, I'm a teacher too! My surgery is in 4 days. Most of my fellow teachers don't know about my surgery. I only told 4 (out of about 50). And if there's one thing that seems true about my school anyway, is that there's a new and different topic of conversation every time I go in the teacher's lounge! There's just no time to focus on one thing for very long, so even though I have a honker I doubt anyone will notice. Fingers crossed for you, for a spring surgery! Keep us posted!

Thanks for sharing your story! Sorry to hear that the surgery had to be delayed but it's important to be healthy for the operation. I am now at Day 22 Post Op and I still have anxieties about my nose... I tend to dwell about every minor change in appearance (due to swelling, etc.). I am trying so hard to be patient and just not over think it. Keeping busy with work and other things is helpful so that time feels like it's moving fast and I don't obsess. Also, I am a teacher too! And I was concerned about returning to work after the operation (what would my students think/say? Would they notice anything different? What about my activity levels? etc.) Honestly, it turned out to be FINE. My students had no clue that anything changed about me (so strange, right?) and my fellow teachers were super considerate and respectful of the whole thing. I think your new nose will look great! If it's something you want and you think about a lot, then you should go for it. I am so happy I did it! and I have confidence you will too. Best of luck!

Sorry to hear about your sinus infection. I'm glad you didn't go to the first doctor though. You should definitely not let someone operate your face if you don't feel comfortable with them. 1 of the doctors that I had gone to see was like that with me too. He seemed to be in a rush and that gave me the impression that I didn't want him to be in a rush too while doing my surgery. I'm looking forward on seeing your after photos when your surgery is done in the future. Good luck!

That is too bad you have sinus infection and needed to reschedule but you need to be healthy for surgery so it's best not to do it. You are not ugly!! I do know how you feel, though, because I had a very big nose and people always made comments (strangers did) and it was hurtful. I had my surgery last Tuesday and I'm still unsure whether I am happy or not. My nose still looks big but it looks like it's shaped differently. My doctors told me a small nose wouldn't look good on me. That might be the case for you also. They want to make sure the new nose they give you fits your face. Right now it's hard for me to see the positives because my nose is so swollen. Please be prepared for that. There are a lot of posts on here about how their nose looked great 7 days later and life was good. That is not the case for everyone. I also think you may need a little more time than one week. It's not only physically draining but also emotional. You may have an easy time with it but just want to be honest with you about my own experience. I am hoping that in time I will be thrilled with my new nose. It's a shame that one part on our bodies can make us feel so insecure. I hate that society does that to us. I tried to live with mine. I am 44 years old but just couldn't do it any longer. I am hoping I made the right decision. I think it's great you are going through with it and I hope you have a great outcome. :-)

Good morning! What a shame to have the sinus infection now! Can you take a few days off before the spring break starts to extend your time off? I guess your male colleague must feel very comfortable around you to speak so openly, though of course, he shouldn't make those types of comments to a female colleague. Probably all the males are thinking the same thing, but would never say it! I understood your frustration at hearing his comments, especially at a time when you're not feeling your own beauty. I think you are adorable, btw, but I also think a smaller nose would suit you better. Good luck to you.