That girl in MN

I Have Finally Decided to Do It - Minneapolis, MN

I can't see a big difference in the picture, and it doesn't look bad. Have you been able to get a hold of your doctor? Your profile looks good from the picture btw. Hope your healing well.

I'm sure your nose is fine, the dog bumping you in the nose definitely could cause more swelling and tenderness, but I don't think it's enough to mess up your surgeons work. I have heard of many people who bump their nose after rhinoplasty and it's still ok. Try not to worry about it too much. If you do get in to see you doctor I'm sure he'll be able to reassure you it's ok. My surgeon told me it's pretty hard to mess up your nose after the cast comes off, unless you are extremely forceful with it, that being said I'm not sure how hard you were hit but if it didn't bleed then that's probably a good sign. Hope it all works out for you!

Glad to hear you are feeling better. My swelling is starting to go down also, I actually wanted to smile when I was looking in the mirror. I have noticed tonight that it is really starting to look better. I hope you enjoy your new nose.

I went back to work today also, we really are going through the same thing. No one said anything at work, and I was afraid to bring it up. I wondered if anyone even noticed or if I look awful so they didn't want to say anything.I have also been putting on makeup and curling my hair to make me feel better. I never really take the time to put on make up. I am not myself right now and my confidence is pretty low. My husband was out of town the whole time I was recovering and he hasn't seen me yet. Every time he asks about it over the phone, I start to cry. He just came home today and woke me up to tell me I was beautiful, and he loves it. I was like really? I'm not sure if I'm being my worst critic, but that did make me feel a little better. I know we need to give it time. Hopefully we'll look back at this moment and realize we were freaking out over nothing. I'm trying to stay positive.

I feel the same way, wish I could fast forward a week or two. I have been obsessing over it to the point that my anxiety almost made me sick to my stomach. I'm trying not to look at it to much. I keep telling myself to give it time and to calm down, I'm not sure if I'm over reacting or if it is really that bad. My family says it looks good, I guess I'm just not used to it, after all it is smaller than before and the swelling makes it look wider and fatter. I feel like I'm experiencing some dysmorphia. Its still to early to tell, we must be patient and optimistic. I guess I'll keep myself busy so I'm not in front of the mirror 24/7. Time will tell. Hope it all works out for you, I understand exactly how you feel and I know it's tough because we waited for this day and the nerves, and everything that has already been put into it, not to mention the money paid, so we should be happy with the result and it's disappointing to second guess yourself. Hang in there. Your not alone.