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Nose, Nose go away! UPDATE: Date final! September 27 2012!

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Ever since I was a kid I realized my nose was not...

An805girl
WORTH IT$5,150

Ever since I was a kid I realized my nose was not cute at all. It didnt look bad when I was really little but once puberty hit it grew and morphed along with the rest of me!

Its long, wide, has a bump and to me always looked like a witch nose =O I think the boys that knew me in school would agree because in school I wasnt one of the best looking girls on campus.
Growing up some friends and family used to make fun of me and my nose and called me 'beaker'.... I would laugh it off but it did hurt me..they made me remember that I was not beautiful and as teen that was hard! Thankfully it stopped when I was an adult but that still haunts me. I didnt ask to look the way I did-who would!?

I just dealt with it, grew up and just figured thats how I was made so I should get over it! I even took up boxing and wasnt worried much if my nose was broke because I figured that would seriously push me to fix it! Well my nose was never broken -maybe slightly damaged but not broke. I think about continuing fighting but dont want to walk around like this until Im completly done with the sport. Ive had people say to me oh is your nose like that from boxing?? Or your nose dont look to bad for being a boxer! Weird thing is I was born this way! LOL

Now Im ready to make a change! I dont think I should have to accept my nose anymore if I dont like it. Been thinking about it on and off since I was in my 20's. Im 34 now almost 35 and I think its time for me to improve my appearance for me!

My little sister who is 24 just had a nose job done due to a deviated septum. While she was under she also had theDr reshape her nose. I have to say I never thought there was anything wrong with her..heck it didnt look like mine so to me it was fine! LOL

She is 5 months post op and looks even more beautiful then she did before! WOW! My sis is not happy with her Dr because of her experience and his bedside manner but his work is excellent! My sis had no choice in her surgeon because the insurance covered most of it but did say she wouldve gone to a different Dr if she had been allowed the choice. Seeing her results has motivated me even more!

I got a consultation in June 2012 with a board certified plastic surgeon (one my sis referred me to) and feel very comfortable with him. He was very nice, seemed very knowledgeable and explained the entire procedure to me. He quoted me $5150 (not bad I thought it would be more) and he's ready when I am. I wouldve done it by now but Im going on a one week vacation this month to see my other lil sis graduate from bootcamp and didnt want to get it done and be swollen for the ceremony or worse have some unexpected issues and not be able to go. So Im trying to figure out when to schedule it.

I found this site and its helped me alot. I see pics of people with noses similar to mine and they look great..this also motivates me. I am a little scared though..I really dont want to tell my co-workers anything but not sure Ill be able to hide the change!

I just hope Im not crazy!

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Brian D. Brantner, MD (in memoriam)

Brian D. Brantner, MD (in memoriam)

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August 4, 2012

"Beaker"??? That's terrible. I'm sorry some of the people around you were so insensitive. Please let us know when you've scheduled your surgery. I'd love to follow along on your journey.

August 4, 2012
Thanks you for your kindness I appreciate it. I will post some pics and keep you posted on the date
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September 9, 2012
You're not alone on with the "beak" comments...in middle school I was ganged up on & called birdbeak which everyone thought was hilarious, but I went home and cried every day. It really hurts & the people who said those things probably don't even remember saying them & we think about it every day.

Don't feel obligated to tell anyone about the surgery you don't want to tell...I just had mine done & I only told a few people & living in a small town that's scary because I know I'll be getting a lot of stares..but it's your life so do what will make you happy. I've realized it's hard to get support from others who don't know where you're coming from, but the people on this site are supportive, I can tell you that much. We know what you're going through & we'll help you through it :)
September 10, 2012
Yes the name calling stays with you forever! I consider myself strong and am ok emotionally but my nose has always been an issue for me! I've hated my nose since I was old enough to look in the mirror and see the shape of it myself. I think that was in elementary school.

I'm not telling anyone at work and so far I've only shared it with my siblings and my two teenagers. My kids tell me I'm fine the way I am :) but I explained the whys to them. It's no different then helping my daughter with her by getting braces! They understand now this is for me.
I'll keep you posted! Thank you for the support!
September 10, 2012
Who was the doctor your sister used?
September 10, 2012
I don't know what his name was. I'll ask her.
UPDATED FROM An805girl
17 days pre

Ok, date is set and on Friday the 14th is my pre...

An805girl
Ok, date is set and on Friday the 14th is my pre op appointment. I will make my final payment and do my bloodwork and we're all set. Im nervous about the surgery! I think Im more afraid of returning to work one week after surgery..I know my surgery will be very visible! Everyone will see the difference... but oh well. Im ready for this change!

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UPDATED FROM An805girl
17 days pre

Added a couple more pics for you to see. The next...

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Added a couple more pics for you to see. The next ones will be my after pics!

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September 11, 2012
My heart hurts when I hear stories about some of you guys being teased. :-( Ever think of putting some of the boxing techniques you've learned upside their heads? I used to enjoy Muay Thai fighting. I didnt even think that I may not be able to do it after surgery.
September 11, 2012
Haha yes I would've loved to try some boxing moves on them! I don't think I'm returning to the ring either! I want to keep my new nose safe!