Rhinoplasty Scheduled Next Month, Having Second Thoughts, Normal?

It is perfectly normal to have second thoughts about your surgery.  It's a big step to take, but it sounds like you have taken the right precautions.  It is important to go to someone who specializes in rhinoplasty and has performed many cases.  Your plastic surgeon should be able to refer you to a few past patients on which he has performed rhinoplasty to talk to.  If you have any other concerns you should definitely discuss them with your plastic surgeon prior to surgery.  Good Luck!

Anxiety prior to any procedure is a perfectly natural and very common feeling.  In fact, one of my first comments to every patient before their procedure is “Don’t be nervous, you are going to do fine”.

It sounds like you have done your homework and you have selected a qualified surgeon with board certification, experience and has plenty of before and after photographs to illustrate the quality of his work.  All that is left to do, which is also the most important, is to trust your instincts.  If you are comfortable with your surgeon and believe they will support you through the entire recovery process, then you should feel good about your decision.

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Rhinoplasty concerns before surgery with anxiety is normal. If you like the noses the surgeon does that is the best anyone can do. You can ask the surgeon to see one of his patients and speak with them.

It is normal to have second thoughts prior to undergoing elective cosmetic surgery.  Have your rhinoplasty performed by somebody who is very experienced and has performed many different kinds of nose jobs.  It is important that your surgeon has done thousands of nose jobs and not just one hundred or so.

It it perfectly normal to have a little bit of anxiety preoperatively.  Please discuss any concerns before surgery, not after, with your surgeon.  If you have done your homework and you are on the same page with him or her, you should be fine.

Second thoughts are uncommon before rhinoplasty if you have thought about your nose for a long time, and had very careful consultation and planning for your procedure. If you, and your surgeon, have a clear idea of the expected outcome, and the procedure is for you, and you alone, the decision is a correct one. There is no harm in a delay if you are unsure.
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what you are going through now is totally normal. You did your research, now trust your judgement. If you have checked results and are pleased, then you have done what you need to do.

It is normal to feel nervous prior to a surgical procedure. You have taken the recommended safety steps by viewing before and after photos and choosing a board certified plastic surgeon who has ample experience performing nose surgery to perform your procedure. Discuss your feelings and concerns with your surgeon, who can help you feel reassured by going over the process to make you more comfortable about your plans.

Cold feet and pre-op jitters are a natural part of the rhinoplasty process. What you said is that you did all the appropriate research and you like your surgeons results. I would bring up your anxieties to your surgeon before the surgery but in my opinion you have done everything right and will get a fantastic result. Go for it.

It is normal to be anxious about the rhinoplasty you have scheduled. It sounds like you have done your homework in selecting a surgeon who is board certified and is an experienced surgeon whose results you like. Schedule another appointment with you surgeon to review the operation and clarify your goals; do not wait until after the surgery. If necessary, get a second opinion.