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Excited but Scared...- Atlanta, GA
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Hi I am scheduled to have my nose done in about a...
daphne4220November 11, 2013
WORTH IT$7,000
Hi I am scheduled to have my nose done in about a month, I can't even begin to describe how nervous I am and have even been rethinking this decision. my family thinks I'm crazy for considering it in the first place but its something I've wanted ever since high school. My biggest fear is that my expectations might be too high and I won't be happy with the results but I'm paying all this money so expectations should be high right??
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November 14, 2013
Hey girl, good luck with your surgery! My family thought I was crazy for wanting to change my nose too so I feel you on this one.
What changes in your nose are you going for?
Also, are you sure you want to go in a few weeks before the holiday season? Reason I'm asking is because after surgery, the nose looks really weird and swollen and some people limit their social life for a while.
November 15, 2013
Hey girl thx! I want the bridge narrowed and nostrils and also my tip alittle refined since the bridge will be narrowed. I read ur review and hope ur recovery is going better..my dr didn't mention anything about a nasal implant so hopefully he won't bring it up during my preop appt. how is ur nose looking now? Is it possible to send me pics or post on ur profile? I just like to see results to get an idea of the outcome I can have. oh yea during the holidays is the best time for me to get this done since I'm in school and we get a month off for Christmas but thx for the heads up!
November 22, 2013
Does he accept payments or paid in full at the time of surgery?
November 22, 2013
It has to be paid in full at the time of surgery...I paid half of his fee when I first booked my date and the other half a few weeks ago. They prefer u to pay his total fee when you book your appt though
November 28, 2013
Congrats on making your decision! Don't worry about how other people feel about it. But do make sure you have the right expectations about the surgery and cast removal. It takes time to see your early results (at least a month). If you go on in mentally prepared for this, your post-op experience will be a much happier one
December 4, 2013
Thx girl!! I think I'm mentally prepared for this, it makes it alittle harder being that I don't have support from ANYONE..I'm just praying that everything goes fine, I'm so glad I can come here and read about everyone's experience. Coming here has helped me prepare for it mentally.
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6 days pre
Preop pics
daphne4220December 4, 2013
Ok so idk what happened to my preop pics but here are a few...I'm having surgery in exactly a week and am still soooo nervous.
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December 4, 2013
You are so pretty...I'm excited for you and can't wait to see your results.
December 4, 2013
Omg girl I'm scared for you.. I start college in January so I'm getting mines this summer...i live In Detroit and I'm trying to find me a good doctor. How long did you research this doctor
December 5, 2013
hey girl, I spent all summer researching drs in my area and narrowed it down to 3 to do consultations with. I chose him based on reviews I read and my consultation with him. I'm nervous bc I haven't seen his results on any black noses but he did tell me that 25% of his patients are ethnic and he's done all types of noses so race isn't a big factor to him. Out of all the docs I considered he had the most reviews available and I didn't read not one bad one so that really helps!! Im just praying it goes well!!!
December 8, 2013
AWW..yeah Iam also looking for a doctor. I live in ATL as well, so maybe I ll go to a consultation as well. I think your very pretty but I can see how a little nose job can really ENHANCE your beauty bc Im in the same boat. I love my features but I think a nose job will boost my confidence, so dont be nervous. Think about all the millions of people that also got a nose job and was happy with the results. Question; did you pay in full or installments?
December 9, 2013
Thanks! I paid the drs fee in two parts..they expect u to pay the full amount when u schedule ur surgery but they will work with you if needed. The amount for the operating room and anesthesia is due at least two weeks prior to surgery I think. So overall for the full amount, I made 3 separate payments during the course of a couple months.
December 9, 2013
ok thank you so much! looking forward for some new pics! And good luck on your surgery date this week!
I'm so glad you're here and that you started your story on RealSelf! Yes, you should have high expectations, but make sure you're expecting improvement but not perfection. I truly hope this is a positive journey for you and that it's smooth sailing.
Here's a list of supplies you might need as you heal.
Please keep us updated on your progress. Less than a month to go!