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Considering Septo-rhinoplasty at 27 - Adelaide, AU
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So, I finally built the courage to book a consult...
$12,000
So, I finally built the courage to book a consult with Dr Sylaidis who is a plastic surgeon In Adelaide. I know I definitely want a Septoplasty procedure as I appear to have a deviated septum and feel like I can not breath from my left nostril. My nostrils are also noticeable uneven. I feel like they aren't that bad when I look in the mirror as it is a reversed image of myself, but when I take a photo that shows what others see me as I can notice the difference in size greatly. I also think one nostril is higher than the other. If this was the only thing about my nose that was fixed I believe I would feel so much more confident. However, I also have a hanging collumella that makes my nose longer. I hate having my picture taken and always have to be on a certain side. I also never like to smile showing my teeth in photos (even though I have had braces) as my nose looks so much bigger. I worry what I would be like if I was on my wedding day. Just want to be able to feel confident smiling in a photo and want a more symmetrical face!! I was teased for having a big nose when I was younger, and now that I am older I like to pretend like the problem doesn't exist until I see a bad photo. I never thought that having a procedure would be something I would ever actually do, but now that I feel like I can afford to financially, I have been thinking that this is something that I could possibly change. I often worry too much of what others may think. Especially because I have a big family. I don't think this is something I could do without a lot of support and am also concerned that I would regret the decision and don't like the result. Just not sure what to do???
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July 20, 2015
Hello! I know we have talked a bit on my profile but I thought I would read what you had to say.
Honestly I think this is something you need to be sure you really want to do. It seems like it is a very emotional and long journey that of course can have repercussions. I think it's one of those things where you have to REALLY want it! It's not like getting your boobs a bit bigger (I know this is still an emotional journey). But a nose job is on your face- it will change the way you look and it takes a long time to see the final result.
A question I asked myself was "does my nose bother me that much? will I still hate it in 10 years time?" And after looking in the mirror and knowing how I have felt about nose my whole life I knew that I would regret not doing it! I have always hated my nose and obsessed over it (taking photos on different angles for hours, videoing my face to see what others saw, stressing about meeting people in fear of what they would think of my nose) when I picture my self at age 40 I picture the nose I have now and how upset it makes me feel (to the point I'm worried if I have kids by then will their friends and other mothers judge me on my nose lol stupid I know but this is how much I hate it) all these reasons and more is how I know this is something I need to do! And I can only think positive and hope for a good outcome! I don't have any silly expectations- I don't want the "perfect nose" I want a nose that is more suited to my features.
I think the best thing you can do is book a consultation with a good surgeon (look at reviews) and see what they say and how you feel! I think this will give you an indication as to weather or not this is something you want to go through. Ask yourself if you would be happy living the rest of your life with the nose you have already and if it affects your confidence and how you think life would be if you were to have a different nose. Talk to your family and close friends and see what their thoughts are. I bet you are beautiful with the nose you have but you need to feel beautiful with it!
It is a big decision and you should be 100% comfortable going ahead with it. There is risks in everything you do and I guess you to need to think if the risk is worth it!
I hope this helps and I would love to hear what you decide! Please keep us posted and read as many reviews as possible and ask as many questions as you can!
:)
Honestly I think this is something you need to be sure you really want to do. It seems like it is a very emotional and long journey that of course can have repercussions. I think it's one of those things where you have to REALLY want it! It's not like getting your boobs a bit bigger (I know this is still an emotional journey). But a nose job is on your face- it will change the way you look and it takes a long time to see the final result.
A question I asked myself was "does my nose bother me that much? will I still hate it in 10 years time?" And after looking in the mirror and knowing how I have felt about nose my whole life I knew that I would regret not doing it! I have always hated my nose and obsessed over it (taking photos on different angles for hours, videoing my face to see what others saw, stressing about meeting people in fear of what they would think of my nose) when I picture my self at age 40 I picture the nose I have now and how upset it makes me feel (to the point I'm worried if I have kids by then will their friends and other mothers judge me on my nose lol stupid I know but this is how much I hate it) all these reasons and more is how I know this is something I need to do! And I can only think positive and hope for a good outcome! I don't have any silly expectations- I don't want the "perfect nose" I want a nose that is more suited to my features.
I think the best thing you can do is book a consultation with a good surgeon (look at reviews) and see what they say and how you feel! I think this will give you an indication as to weather or not this is something you want to go through. Ask yourself if you would be happy living the rest of your life with the nose you have already and if it affects your confidence and how you think life would be if you were to have a different nose. Talk to your family and close friends and see what their thoughts are. I bet you are beautiful with the nose you have but you need to feel beautiful with it!
It is a big decision and you should be 100% comfortable going ahead with it. There is risks in everything you do and I guess you to need to think if the risk is worth it!
I hope this helps and I would love to hear what you decide! Please keep us posted and read as many reviews as possible and ask as many questions as you can!
:)
UPDATED FROM snowball01
8 days pre
Surgery in 8 days!!!!
So I ended up booking another consult with another surgeon, DR Kien Ha. He is an ENT & Facial Plastic Surgeon, as I will need a Septo-Rhinoplasty it seemed like the way to go. I particularly liked his website and it's very formative and has a lot of before and afters. What I liked about the pics were that they all looked natural. When meeting DR Ha he seemed a lot more friendlier than the previous doctor. I found him easy to talk to. He mentioned I may need a rib craft also but I hope he does not need to touch my ribs :/. I booked a date for surgery on the day. I do not have health insurance so am paying for it straight from my savings. The surgeons fee for me was 7 grand and approx. 5 grand for the Anaesthesia and hospital stay. My surgery is at 7am and may have to stay overnight will find out on the day. I will try and upload some before pics today.
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March 18, 2016
I'm worried that he's thinking you might need a rib graft which is concerning as your having this is your primary septorhinoplasty. You would have enough septal cartilage in reserved if you needed a graft. Pls seek a second opinion.
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March 16, 2016
Your nose doesn't look bad but I can see the different nostrils. You are pretty with your old nose though.
If you're getting a septoplasty, this would be a natural time to look into rhinoplasty as well if you're not happy with your nose. I had a septo-rhinoplasty myself a while back. Here's a list of questions to ask your prospective surgeons. Please use this space to keep us posted on your process!