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Surgery in December. Broken, crooked nose and deviated septum
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So, I have been browsing this site for some time...
WORTH IT$8,000
So, I have been browsing this site for some time now and finally feel the need to share my own story, as so many of your stories have helped me through this decision. Since I was in grade school I remember being picked on for my large nose. I am Italian and German so I have the typical Italian large nose. I have always avoided side profile pictures and will only stand on my good side in pictures.
A few years ago I was hit in the nose (on accident) and years later found out that my nose was broken. Since then it has gotten even more crooked and my deviated septum has gotten even worse. After seeing an ENT and plastic surgeon they said I have a deviated septum on both sides of my nose and they can submit the septum part of the surgery for pre approval from my insurance company. I would then pay for the cosmetic portion of straightening out the nose and shaving down the bump.
I am so nervous about the whole process, but think that it can't get much worse than I think it looks now. I can't even imagine having the confidence to have pictures taken of me from the side or not look in the mirror and always notice how crooked my nose is.
I have days where I wake up and think, " Am I crazy?" for wanting to do something like this, but then I justify it because my nose wasn't always this crooked. It's getting more and more noticeable, or maybe I am just obsessing over it more. My family and boyfriend are both very supportive of me having the surgery. I was really worried that my parents were going to be upset, but they are not at all.
Please leave any comments or links to your pictures if your nose or situation was similar to mine. Just looking for some support from other people who have been through the same thing. Thanks!!
A few years ago I was hit in the nose (on accident) and years later found out that my nose was broken. Since then it has gotten even more crooked and my deviated septum has gotten even worse. After seeing an ENT and plastic surgeon they said I have a deviated septum on both sides of my nose and they can submit the septum part of the surgery for pre approval from my insurance company. I would then pay for the cosmetic portion of straightening out the nose and shaving down the bump.
I am so nervous about the whole process, but think that it can't get much worse than I think it looks now. I can't even imagine having the confidence to have pictures taken of me from the side or not look in the mirror and always notice how crooked my nose is.
I have days where I wake up and think, " Am I crazy?" for wanting to do something like this, but then I justify it because my nose wasn't always this crooked. It's getting more and more noticeable, or maybe I am just obsessing over it more. My family and boyfriend are both very supportive of me having the surgery. I was really worried that my parents were going to be upset, but they are not at all.
Please leave any comments or links to your pictures if your nose or situation was similar to mine. Just looking for some support from other people who have been through the same thing. Thanks!!
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March 21, 2014
Goof luck in your rhinoplasty journey. It is good that you have family support. My story is a bit different. I had a nose op in 2001 but I have always had mixed feelings about my results. Over the years my nose has become worse so decided to have a revision. My rhinoplasty is next Tuesday and hopefully I get the nose that I have always wanted.
March 22, 2014
I'm also German and Italian, so my original nose was kind of masculine looking ( my mother called it my Roman nose) no your not crazy for wanting this! I have a similar story to you, mine was broken as a child and looked worse as time went on. I recently had surgery and I'm glad I finally did it!
March 22, 2014
Thank you for your kind words. I stumbled across your profile the other day and thought that we had very similar noses. Yours looks beautiful and natural. Exactly what I would l hope mine would turn out like. :)
March 22, 2014
My advice would choose the best surgeon you can afford. Do extensive research and ask for as many before and afters as you can. Also, please be sure to pick a surgeon who does at least 6 rhinoplasties/week-- it is not a surgery where once a week is sufficient. I wouldn't worry how nice the doctor is, how nice his staff is, how pretty his office is etc. Pick someone who will give you the best odds of having a beautiful nose.
February 27, 2016
Hi Aimee
My name is Sheila and I too want to have rhinoplasty done, but I'm scared of the pain I will be in. I have been called big nose name's and now I talk about my own nose so that I don't give someone else The opportunity to do so I look in the mirror and I don't like what is staring back at me, mainly my ugly nose. I really can't afford to do the surgery right now but hopefully in the future I will. Your story and your pictures helped me to feel better about doing the surgery now I just have to come up with the money. Until then I will hate the nose, but one day my prayers may get answered.
You look great keep smiling sideways.
My name is Sheila and I too want to have rhinoplasty done, but I'm scared of the pain I will be in. I have been called big nose name's and now I talk about my own nose so that I don't give someone else The opportunity to do so I look in the mirror and I don't like what is staring back at me, mainly my ugly nose. I really can't afford to do the surgery right now but hopefully in the future I will. Your story and your pictures helped me to feel better about doing the surgery now I just have to come up with the money. Until then I will hate the nose, but one day my prayers may get answered.
You look great keep smiling sideways.
UPDATED FROM aimee85
5 months pre
I did it! Scheduled my surgery for December. Thoughts on the simulated pictures?
Today I had my consult with Dr. Nayak in St.Louis. I read a ton of reviews about his work from patients of his and decided he was the best doctor. This was the second consultation I had and I knew immediately I made the right choice with Dr. Nayak. I am a teacher so it is hard for me to take off work for more than a few days. I scheduled the surgery right before Christmas break so I will have two weeks so rest and recover. Dr. Nayak informed me that when my nose was broken part of my left side cartilage collapsed and pushed the other side out. That makes a lot of sense and explains why I have trouble breathing. Now, I just wait patiently until December and I am horrible at waiting patiently.
Dr. Nayak was just as described. He took his time with me and told me that he can improve my nose over 90%. He was honest and said there is no such thing as a perfect nose, which is definitely not what I am trying to achieve. I just want a nose that fits my face and lets my other features shine.
What do you guys think of the pics from Dr. Nayak's office that we did on the computer today??
Dr. Nayak was just as described. He took his time with me and told me that he can improve my nose over 90%. He was honest and said there is no such thing as a perfect nose, which is definitely not what I am trying to achieve. I just want a nose that fits my face and lets my other features shine.
What do you guys think of the pics from Dr. Nayak's office that we did on the computer today??
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November 2, 2014
I love it! I especially love how the front transforms your whole face. Hard to say the difference, it just looks more open and balanced somehow. Nothing someone would notice and say, hey, did you get a nose job?? They would probably just say, hey, are you on some kinda magical juice cleanse or something??
November 4, 2014
Thank you so much! I agree, subtle changes to balance my face will make a big difference.
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