Should I cancel my rhinoplasty?

Hi Sunnydee,Yes, I would advise any patient to postpone surgery until they are positive about their decision.  You may always be able to undergo a rhinoplasty, you will never be able to undo your rhinoplasty.  Make sure that you are sure about your decision before any surgery.  Good luck and be well.Dr. P

It is extremely common to have the feelings you are experiencing before surgery.  It is also very important to go into surgery with confidence in your decision. Speak with your surgeon.  Schedule another consultation but do not proceed until you are confident in moving forward.

Hi @sunnydee25. I would recommend postponing surgery until you are certain about your decision. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Hi there, I would share your concerns with your surgeon as they may be able to help determine how likely they feel you are to improve breathing and achieve your desired results.  If you truly are not certain you wish to proceed it is probably best to postpone until you are certain. Hope that helps and best wishes, Dr. Donath 

Hello. Great question. If your not 100% sure of wanting a change on your nose, I will suggest postponing your surgery. I will suggest communicating your concerns with your surgeon. I hope he can help you ease of your worries. Good luck with your procedure.

Hi Sunnydee,
It sounds like you are not ready.  Having rhinoplasty surgery is an enormous decision and one that will either have a profound positive impact on your life or a very negative impact.  Once you have the procedure, you cannot change your mind and have it un-done.  Only proceed with surgery if you are 100% sure you want it and your are 100% confident in your surgeon.  Best of luck

It’s not unusual to get nervous prior to surgery.  It sounds like you have gotten some information from various sources that may not be accurate.  I suggest you speak to your surgeon again and express your concerns.  It is entirely up to you whether or not to proceed but at least have your uncertainties addressed properly.

It is indeed a big decision. I'll give you what information I can, to help you move toward or away from having the surgery.
It's true that lots of septums are deviated, but most of those deviated septums don't affect the breathing very much, and they don't need to be corrected. A dry nose or nosebleeds, though are very very rare after a septoplasty, which is what we call straightening the septum.
From looking at the profile view you posted back in 2015, you do not have a trivial nose to correct. The tip of your nose sits low, but the bump on the bridge draws attention away from the low position of the tip. But that means that if the bump is removed but the tip is not elevated, your nose will *look* much longer after surgery, and I doubt you'd like that. Some good morphs would identify that consideration. I'd love for you to see some excellent morphs of what could possibly be done with your nose.
Be sure that your surgeon has pointed that consideration out to you and is planning on elevating the tip. And be sure, from looking at his photographs, that he has the ability to accomplish it.
If you decide that you do want your nose changed, and that you have checked out your surgeon well, then it's a completely rational decision. But as you say, it's totally fine to just not have the surgery, too. Be sure you're happy with your decision when you go in for surgery.
Remember that rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. The changes that your nose needs require advanced techniques, requiring skill that most plastic surgeons don't possess with expertise. For most noses, it's much better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery. Read my essay on how to stay out of trouble while selecting a rhinoplasty surgeon. And for those who have had previous surgery, it also discusses how to tell whether your first surgeon should be performing your revision.
Your nose is also a perfect example of why computer imaging is mandatory in rhinoplasty. You need to know exactly what the surgeon is planning to accomplish -- what features he thinks he can change, and by how much he thinks he can change them. I always email morphs to my online rhinoplasty consultations. When you see the surgeon's goals in the morphs, you'll know whether he has an eye for an attractive nose, and whether he shares your opinion of what constitutes an attractive nose. You'll also know whether the changes he proposes are large enough to be meaningful to you, and whether he understands your wishes enough to address all of your priorities. How would you ever get that figured out without the morphs?

Undergoing cosmetic surgery, especially rhinoplasty, can certainly be stressful, and cause worry and doubt.  Specifically, concerns about maintaining your strong nose need to be discussed with your surgeon prior to having the procedure.  There is art to rhinoplasty and you have to be satisfied that your surgeon can achieve your goals without producing a new issue.  You definitely need to feel confident that your surgeon can maintain your nasal airflow, including dealing with a deviated septum, preventing nasal valve collapse, and reducing turbinates if enlarged.  At some point you have to totally trust your surgeon, based on clinic visits, before-and-after photos, and previous patient testimonials.  Make sure you know what you are trying to accomplish with the surgery, and make sure your surgeon is on the same page.   Good luck!

It is not unusual to have concerns about any elective surgery.  I would recommend reviewing your concerns regarding your nose, not only appearance, but function as well.  I would then visit with your surgeon and review your case.  I would only proceed if you can do so without any reservation.