I have wanted this procedure since I was a teenager. Now, in my 20s, I'm finally doing it. My nose: It's too large for my face, it has a ball shaped bulbous tip, it has too much cartilage at the tip, it's too long (overprojected, hence my user name), and it droops when I smile. The consultations: I had consultations with three doctors that I've picked very carefully, after spending...
So this is a small rant, but please know, never a rant at my doctor, who was awesome, skilled and honest. I am of middle eastern descent and lived in a community in California where everyone around me (including my sisters and female cousins) got their noses done. I actually resisted, writing it off as vain, until I turned 33. Actually, my nose was fine. A bit big until I somehow...
Today I am post-op day 5, and I finally feel like my usual self again. The bruises are now fading (yellow circles around my eyes), and my face is just a little swollen. I haven't needed any medications at this point. My only real complaint is that my skin underneath the cast is itching like crazy! I am slightly annoyed with the constant runny nose, but it's a small price to pay for this nose I...
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