Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

POSTED UNDER Rhinoplasty REVIEWS

Cast off in 2 days :) United Kingdom

Name: Cast off in 2 days :) United Kingdom
Item: Name not provided
Author: emilysands

ORIGINAL POST

Reading all these real life experiences has really...

emilysandsSeptember 18, 2012

$8,000

Reading all these real life experiences has really given me the confidence to finally initiate my rhinoplasty journey. All the posts have been so helpful as well as the feedback given by other people who are all going through the same thing. I have always been self conscious of my nose and my profile in particular. I have quite a small face and feautures and my over projected nose just does not match. Im so sick of havig to worry about my nose in every photo I have taken of me and am so jeaous of my friends who have small delicate noses that perfectly complement their faces.

People I have told about my plans for surgery have told me that I am being sillyby worrying about nothing and that my nose suits me just fine but I cant see it. I am completely doing this for my own confidence and not for anyone else.

I had my first consultation with my surgeon a few days ago. I know everyone says to see as many surgeons as possible but I think if i go through with the procedure I will stay with him. He has great reviews, is very well qualified with a special interest in rhinoiplasty and overall I felt really comfortable and at ease with him when I was expecting to feel intimidated and overwhelmed. During the consultation, he generated some images for me which I was really happy with. He smoothed out my bump, shortend my nose a little and made it less projected. The frontal view will be more or less similiar. I have spent ages analysing the manipulated image and am starting to think the proposed changes are too conservative and I might want my nose a bit smaller and even less projected. ??

If I decide to go thorugh with the surgery, it will be sometime in January. I want this so much but my fear is just holding me back. It is such a huge and permanent life changing decision. If it goes right, I am positive I will feel soo much better about myself. But what if I am unhappy with the result? How devesatiting would that be. I know I will regret not doing it anyway so I am about 80% leaning towards doing the surgery.

Replies (9)

carabea

September 19, 2012

Hi! I am in a similar boat as you... I'm thinking January for my surgery as well. I think the key to letting go of some of the fears is finding a doctor that you have confidence in. I also have only met with only one doctor but I do think he is the right choice for me. I have another consultation scheduled for December, which is when I will schedule my surgery. I have also heard that many people like the results much more than the morphed images. Good luck :)

Angie_M

September 20, 2012

Welcome to RealSelf! Your nose reminds me a lot of mine, pre-op. I also had/have a small face and an overpowering nose was doing me no favors. I have not for one second regretted my surgery, even though I didn't do enough research at all and ended up with a revision. Still so happy I did it all. Make sure you're very communicative with your surgeon so he knows exactly what you want. It still wouldn't hurt to talk to some other doctors to find out what their approaches would be. Here's a list of basic questions to ask your prospective surgeons.

emilysands

September 21, 2012

thanks guys! this site has been amazing in giving me confidence. its so good to read about other people all experiencing the same thing

Little_Robin

September 24, 2012

hi! I know it's scary, but trust me, you will be so much happier with yourself when you do it. It's a scary thing, I know! I was afraid to do it too. I almost backed out a couple times, but I saved up all of my money & the regret I knew I would feel helped me stick with my decision. It's weird because people I haven't seen in a long time didn't even notice when I told them & here I thought it was the biggest thing on this planet, lol. It's one less thing to worry about & if you pick a good Dr you will have beautiful results. You're very pretty already, but in the end it's all about how you feel about yourself.

sush_kr

September 24, 2012

Hi,

Did you morph the photos yourself? If yes, which software did you use?

UPDATED FROM emilysands

2 months pre

Ok so I had a second consult with another surgeon...

emilysandsDecember 29, 2012

Ok so I had a second consult with another surgeon in my area I saw on this website. Turns out i got a free consult (usually $200) by mentioning the site-thanks realself!!

I've spent quite some time analysing the images the surgeon generated for me and quite like them. I really just need some reassurance that they are natural looking sooo what do you guys think? Any suggestions?

Replies (1)

Intheprocess

December 29, 2012

I know how you feel! Having had to cancel last year, and tried to convince myself that I am happy as I am as everyone else told me, I have restarted the process of finding the right surgeon as ultimately it is me that is not happy, and I can't change the way I feel. You do right, sounds like you have thought it through and have probably already decided yes. Looking at all the posts here most people have huge success with their rhinoplasty's. I think research and knowing exactly what you want and listening to surgeons advice is key to getting it right and less complications as others have also said. Stay true to yourself.

UPDATED FROM emilysands

26 days pre

Had a second consult today with my surgeon and...

emilysandsJanuary 9, 2013

Had a second consult today with my surgeon and have fully booked in for Feb 4th and paid the deposit! No looking back now. Such a big step and one that I cannot believe is actually happening! I really hope I like the outcome. I'm getting nervous just thinking about it but at the same time very excited :)

Replies (3)

Newnose4me

January 9, 2013

Congrats on booking your surgery and all the best for the 3 weeks leading up to it. I love the pics!

gabsalotxoxo

January 9, 2013

I love the pics!! I think that nose is stunning & looks great on you :) I know exactly how you felt. I saw a surgeon, booked my surgery and backed out at the last min. (luckily I didn't lose any money) it was all I thought about 24/7. I regretted it do much. A few weeks later I found a surgeon I was more comfortable with and had it done. I'm now 5 days post op and don't regret a thing! I think the reason I first backed out was due to the surgeon. I wasn't that comfortable with him & almost second guessed myself! Good thing I listened to my gut. I'm feeling so confident now :) if it's something you want go for it! Your new nose will look beautiful :)

jillxxo

January 9, 2013

Good luck it'll be the best thing you've ever done , I'm about 7 weeks post op and it's the best feeling ever :) good luck and try not to be nervous xxxx

See More Rhinoplasty Reviews

See All Reviews