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I Regret Having Done my Nose Job, Somebody Help Me? -Sao Paulo, BR

mariaparadechorar
updated 29 days ago

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Cost: $6,000
Sao Paulo, BR

Hello, I'm 19 years old, I'm brazilian and I have...

28 Feb 2013

Hello, I'm 19 years old, I'm brazilian and I have had a nose job. There was nothing wrong with my natural nose, but I was too insecure, and I guess all that insecurance I've down in my nose. Although I've always used to win beauty competitions, and although people always used to eulogize myself I went to a doctor and I made my rhinoplasty. My face has drastically changed and I really didn't like it and all I want to know if it's possible to get, with a secundary nose job a nose that is similar ( not identical) to my old one and that looks natural... is that possible? please help me. I don't wanna put my pictures here, so if someone want them, leave me a message inbox.

obs.: my nose is not damaged in its structure, is just the sthetichs that really makes me sad.

I uploaded some photos, so that maybe people can...

13 Mar 2013

I uploaded some photos, so that maybe people can tell me if it's able to reverse some of the work that was done.

I'm still very swollen, but the surgeon did things...

14 Mar 2013

I'm still very swollen, but the surgeon did things that I didn't ask for. The nose is shorter and the tip is upturned ( I didn't want it), my dorsal bridge is wider and to the tip it makes a curve. The worst of all, is that the surgeon doesn't accept that I'm not enjoying the nose. She says that I'm freak and that I should look for a psychologist. As long as time passes by I only get worse, as I see that even with the swelling going away, my face does not return to be what it used to.

Thank you for all the support. It's really...

16 Mar 2013

Thank you for all the support. It's really comforting to hear what you've been writing to me. I'm still depressed, and the worst is that breathing is so difficult, I'm a singer and I've just got a place in a Music School here for which I made the test before the surgery, and I can't even sing. Is it normal ? 2 months post op and breathing badly?

I'm getting worse everyday, I mis my face so much....

21 Mar 2013

I'm getting worse everyday, I mis my face so much. I don't wanna live with this ridiculous pug nose. I want to sue my surgeon.

I'm still hating the nose. But I'm trying to work...

27 Mar 2013

I'm still hating the nose. But I'm trying to work on my psychological so that I'm not crying as I was and trying to get better each day, instead of worse. You people mean a lot in this change. Thank you very much.

I forgot to say: This monday I got a (don't know...

27 Mar 2013

I forgot to say: This monday I got a (don't know how to say that in English, but the wires that bind the cut in a surgery) removed from my nasal wings. They were there to make them reduced, but as I was wanting a nose more similar to my old one, the surgeon told me that I could have them removed before three months, that it would look like before. So I'm with micropore again, and will remove it only next monday! Then I'll upload pictures for you all. Also, if you know great revision surgeons, please tell me about them. Thank you all!

Hi Guys, I'm uploading with some pictures. The tip...

4 Apr 2013

Hi Guys, I'm uploading with some pictures. The tip dropped, but I'm still not satisfied with how my face is looking. My smile is weird, but I'm hoping that it may get better. I really have hope that it will improve, but in case of not, I'm already seraching revisions surgeons. My breath still bad, but the surgeon says that it's internal swelling, I'll see another doctor soon, to verify that.

I deleted photos for personal reasons. I'll...

12 Apr 2013

I deleted photos for personal reasons. I'll continue to update the review and anyone who wants pics can PM me.

So, nothing is getting any better. My nose is not...

24 Apr 2013

So, nothing is getting any better. My nose is not looking good, it's not really improving. In some pictures it appears that I have an inverted v, but I hope it's just ilusion of the flash (I'll post them soon)
My breathing got better because I'm taking anti-allergy drugs.
I barely leave home, except for my obligations, because I hate to hear everyday from people: "What have you done to your face?" "You used to be so pretty, now you're just a normal girl". Last night a friend of mine, trying to cheer me up made things even worse, when he said: 'At least you still have your inner beauty". People, I'm sorry that my post is so negative, I really wish I could come here and tell you all very good stories about my rhino experience, but in fact, it didn't bring me anything god, it just made my life change from heaven to hell. How can a person loose so much beauty with a rhinoplasty? Do you think it's about face proportions, or something else? I was wondering that because I'm not the only girl in the world that had the appearance ruined by a rhinoplasty. What do you think?

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nosejob12 26 Apr 2013

Hey there we are in same situation unfortately :( my bridge is not only scooped but in goes start down from inbetween my eyebrows, so ugly :( I also have ruined my looks. Had a skinny long. Nose now its short and fat and bridge looks wider. I guess. I have to be patient bc I'm 4 mo post, but I'm so mad for getting it done. Thank god the breatheing is getting better, I guess that's what really matters. It just so emabrassing my new nose, makes me feel so sad when I look in mirror and don't see my old face and nose. So much bridge work done,and before surgery I told my ps that I like my bridge its just the tip that bothered me :( he didn't listen. Anyhow I've avoided dating but I have to if I want to get married. And my smile looks ridculous and I use to get complemented by my smile so much. I lost my beautiful smile and my nose looks wider. But I don't stop my life, I have to keep going and hope swelling goes down. I don't feel attractive no more and feel sad I don't know how I will attract a man feeling this way. I don't even have any desire too, feel sad. But I wil be strong, and try keep myself happy. And ill look on bright side, it could have been worse. And don't worry you are 2 mo post you didn't mess your looks. Its the swelling that makes you look different. Once it goes down you will see your old self again but with a diff nose :) we just have to be reallly patient like a whole year. All we could do is support eachother!

NewDo 26 Apr 2013

That is so very true. It's almost scary how familiar this sounds. I too was devastated after having my rhino and seeing the results, scooped bridge, pug tip, raised too high. I literally couldn't function. If going out of my house wasn't 100% necessary I wouldn't do it. Instead I tried to put my life on hold. That's worse than anything because I became obsessed with my nose and couldn't think of anything else night and day. I think I might have made myself sick if I hadn't chose to go to a city where no one knew me and couldnt compare my old look to the new one. I went and got lost in an unfamiliar city for 2 month and when I returned home my nose was considerably better like my old nose a little. It's been 1 yr since my rhino last may and I am here to tell you it gets so much better around the 8 to 10 th months. Please don't lose hope. I had filler added to the right side last week to get rid of the pinched look of my nostrils and it helped a lot. Hurt too. So just know that it does get better and that you do have options if you are still unhappy after all is said and done.

Rockingritu 25 Apr 2013

I'm sorry to know that you are not able to get adjusted with your changed appearance..I so relate to you, its been around 4 months for me, and I still have not got used to how it looks and I doubt I would ever get. All I see while looking into mirrors is nostrils. I am keeping me hopes alive that one day I ll get what I want..!! All the best to you. Just remember one thing, all problems have a solution. I am sure in case you don't get get to your new appearance you would find a surgeon to end up with what you really wanted. My wishes are with you. I would not ask you to be happy, because I myself am going through similar situations and know how it feels. but I ll definitely tell you not be sad :) you still are pretty. different but pretty.

mariaparadechorar 25 Apr 2013

Hi dear! I always read your posts and I feel your pain too! We can't loose hope, many many people had revisions and got what they wanted right? thank you very much for your compliments, I wanna make your words mine towards you! And as we are in the same boat, if need to talk you can message me, ok ? We will overcome this!

Matilda24 25 Apr 2013

I'm so sorry for what you are going through, and for what people's insensitive comments have done. It's amazing what people think they can say sometimes, you need support right now and it doesn't sound like you're getting any, at least beyond Real Self. Have you considered fillers to build your nose up a bit? From what i remember from your photos, your nose looked great, but only your opinion matters here, it's your nose. But i see the child-like, almost quite Asian look of your nose (which, by the way, i would LOVE to have) and understand this is not to everyone's taste. Your surgeon certainly shouldn't have suggested you need psychological help, just because your opinion is different to hers, that's disgusting of her! Your nose does look different and therefore you have a different kind of look too, but you definitely haven't lost any beauty. You are still absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your story so far and i genuinely wish you the best of luck. Please have faith and also keep us informed of whatever you decide to do, whether it be fillers or revision, you don't have to put up with your nose if you don't like it.

mariaparadechorar 25 Apr 2013

Matilda, yes, you're totally right. Many people don't even know how serious is this issue in my psychological, and many friends that try to cheer me up make things worse, because for real, it's not only in my head, the nose is worse than before. I have considered fillers, but I'm afraid of having anything injected to my nose that may disturb my nose and make things more difficult for a revision .Do you know anything about that?Did you have a nose job too ? Thank you VERY VERY MUCH! People like you make me have hope, and make me feel really better! I definetly will continue to share with you!

Matilda24 25 Apr 2013

Hey, i haven't had a rhinoplasty yet but this is the kind of story that worries me. I've read enough reviews to know that sometimes it takes people a while to get used to their new look but i know this isn't the case for you. Your singing and breathing has been affected and obviously that's worrying. If your surgeon's being so callous about your feelings and what you're going through, then of course going to her for a revision is not the best idea. Have you used the Ask a Surgeon section above and asked other -better- surgeons their opinion? It may be worth a look, if only for your peace of mind. I'm glad i could be of at least a small help and i am always here for you if you need someone to talk to. As i say, i haven't had my surgery yet but i know a thing or two about insecurity and not having supportive friends and family.

Feelia 25 Apr 2013

" I was wondering that because I'm not the only girl in the world that had the appearance ruined by a rhinoplasty. " No, you are not the only one. I have a friend who had her nose done by an inexperienced PS- her nose looks extremely fake and also has indents all over. Your nose does not 100% suit your face but per se looks good. I am sorry you are feeling so lost. :-( Do not give up hope- you will possibly find a plastic surgeon who can help you out. Maybe if the bridge of the nose was straightened by a filler (i know you are afraid to get filler injected into your nose) it would suit your face better.

mariaparadechorar 25 Apr 2013

Feelia, thank you for your comment and suport! You're right, my nose is not the worst of the bad nose job world, but it's definetly worse than my natural one. I'm trying to not give up hope, but it's not easy, I avoid going out because when I go I hear those types of comments. But I have faith that I will find a doctor that will help me. what about your friend, did she have a revision ? The problem is that many women here in Brazil love the upturned and scooped nose look, that's why I think maybe I will have to travel to us to have a revision. Thank you again, people like you that keep supporting me make me feel REALLY better!

Angiemcc (Community Manager) 24 Apr 2013

I'm so sorry you're feeling regretful about this. :( Thank you for your honest updates.

mariaparadechorar 24 Apr 2013

Thank you for your comment Angie! I sent you an inbox message!

Better Version of ME 12 Apr 2013

Hope everything is ok.

mariaparadechorar 13 Apr 2013

Thank you! Everything is under control!

spyro 8 Apr 2013

u are very beautiful regret about money and time, but u look good!

mariaparadechorar 9 Apr 2013

thank you! I hope to feel beautiful again soon!

KyleEWilson 5 Apr 2013

Also your lips stand out so much more now, that's a good thing, you have amazing, beautiful full lips and the smaller less intrusive nose makes them look really pretty! :) Looking better!!

mariaparadechorar 6 Apr 2013

Yes Kyle, they do! Thank you very much, I see that it's improving, but still making me sad :/

KyleEWilson 7 Apr 2013

Awww, I must say, you look so much improved over previous nose shape, though you may not like it much now, I'm certain you will in time, as I said I went through the same symptoms for a couple months and nostalgic and longing for my old nose and finally people confessed to me that I was right in my old nose being too boxy. My boyfriend even told me he likes new nose more. I think people are telling you that the old nose was nice because they are unwilling to accept that surgery is a good option to improving one's appearance and they are also most likely jealous also that you turned out to have such a stunning result. Many people have admitted to me that the new nose is much better even though in the beginning they thought I didn't need a nose job, etc. I know very soon you will believe your new one is better too! :) (I also get people thinking I'm much younger than my age..also very good thing! bigger noses tend to droop sooner and age you beyond your years...so having nose surgery is an absolutely wonderful thing to preserve youth!! )

mullinsd2 5 Apr 2013

Hey there! Just wanted to tell you that your nose looks good. You look hot before and after :) . Don't beat yourself up too much. It will just take some time for you to get used to it.

mariaparadechorar 6 Apr 2013

Thank you! It's just that I really prefer my before :[ and so do people that know me!

lola9003 5 Apr 2013

wow! your recent pics look like the swelling went way day thats great!!!!how far postop are you now?

mariaparadechorar 6 Apr 2013

Almost three months! Not enjoying it yet!

lola9003 6 Apr 2013

I know i cant wait for my swelling to go down either.I feel like i need nasal spray all the time too cause of the dryness and swelling in my nose but i know it will just take time.you will enjoy it soon enough and i dont think in a few months you will even want a revision..they want you to wait at least a year for a reason you know.

HannaP 5 Apr 2013

OMG!!! No regrets sweetheart, you look AWESOME!! Listen, the swelling has gone down so much since your surgery and will continue to do so. Like previous posts said; it's such a change for YOU, that you are shocked and not used to it. I am a very honest person and if I agreed with you I would say so. It really does look good, natural and definitely compliments your face. DON'T DO A REVISION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mariaparadechorar 6 Apr 2013

Hi, thank you very much! It's just that I still don't like it! :/ But I will think carefully about the revision!