A New Beginning- African American Rhinoplasty - Atlanta, GA

For the last 5 years I've been wanting a rhinoplasty but have been unsure on doing so. In the African American community plastic surgery is still somewhat taboo especially regarding rhinoplasty people think you are denying your heritage or want to be white but that is not the case for me. I still want an ethnic nose but not so much nose lol. Originally I was going to make this a graduation gift but then I decided why should I wait on happiness?? tomorrow is never promised. My nose is way too wide and bulbous I hate how much of my nostril's flare when smiling I feel as if my noise is masculine and brings more attention to my nose than my eyes or smile. I was contemplating on posting my journey on Real Self in fear of people I know may see this but reading countless reviews on this site has helped me tremendously on taking a leap of faith and finally getting a rhinoplasty also I want to help the next person who is unsure. This site has also helped me choose my Dr. I had 3 consultation in the Atlanta area for a surgeon who only specializes in facial cosmetic surgery and had plenty of experience in ethnic patients. I believe it's best to choose a surgeon who only specializes in facial cosmetic surgery because he/she will be more knowledgeable than having a Dr. who does it all. Dr. Brian Maloney will be doing my rhinoplasty on the 23rd of this month while meeting with him twice for my consultation I felt very comfortable on having him performing my procedure I read reviews and saw pictures on here from other African American patients and their results were realistic and not over done. At the moment I am more excited than nervous!! I am not much of a writer but I will try and keep you all updated as my post op days and weeks progress.

I want to start off by saying thank you to everyone who wished me well on my journey it means a lot! In my first post I didn't mention what all I am getting done. I'm getting my bridge and nostrils narrowed and a refined tip with an implant. I uploaded more pics of my nose from diff angles. Tonight I start my low sodium diet how fun! I love to eat so this will be a challenge. I had a slight cold scare earlier this week I immediately started drinking green tea and honey everyday and night to get rid of my sore throat. Thankfully Its gone I would've been so mad if a cold was the reason I had to resched my surgery. So yeah 4 more days till the big day I can't wait!!!

This pic of me not smiling looking forward didn't upload