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Cute and Functioning Nose. Beverly Hills, CA

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I'm a 24 year old female living in the Central...

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tonyanhogue
$8,000
I'm a 24 year old female living in the Central Valley of California. I have always had allergies, and issues with sinus infections, stuffiness, and breathing, as well as hated the way my nose looks on my face. It is fairly crooked, one nostril is very slightly higher and a rounder than the other, I have a slight bump that from one side looks very large and the other is almost unnoticeable when I smile (due to crookedness it appears different from each angle) and when I smile the tip droops down making me feel as if I have a minor form of a "witch nose". I delete every picture that is taken from my right side and am sad to say I've deleted some very memorable photos because of the way my nose looked.
I have always strongly believe that it is important to love yourself the way you are and accept things that you can't change, BUT this is something that for years I've never been able to accept and have always wanted to change, and since I CAN change it, I'm looking in to getting it done so I can move on and feel as beautiful outside as I strive to be inside!
When I first started seriously looking in to rhinoplasty about 4 months ago a lot of reviews were saying that some of my nose/allergy symptoms may actually be caused or accentuated by a deviated septum. So I made an appointment with an ENT and found out that I do in fact have a deviated septum, and the doctor feels that is actually part of the reason my nose is crooked and to the side.
When I saw my first Dr. for a consult I was very unsatisfied with the experience as a whole, but did walk away with some helpful information. His bedside manner was too casual, saying things like "cool", "awesome", he also called me "dude" as well as told me that I have a "tiny mouth" and a "crooked face". While I understand he is a surgeon and noticing these things helps a surgeon figure out what needs to be done, and what size, shape, etc. would best compliment my face, how he approached it was very unsettling.
He did inform me that my nose goes from normal width at the bridge, to very thin where the cartilage begins and then back to normal width at the tip. He asked me to breath in through my nose and noticed how my right nostril completely collapses while the left struggles to stay open and said its due to the narrowness in between my bridge and my tip. This was very helpful information to have to discuss in my future consults. So I consider this consult kind of my "trial" and good experience!
I will be seeing Dr. Layke, Dr. Litner, and Dr. Simoni who all are at seperate practices, but all in Beverly HIlls, CA and had great reviews here on RealSelf, and I was really impressed by the before and after photos that were available to view also. Do any of you have any information you feel would help me from your experiences with these specific surgeons?
Since this is out of town for me and I have to take time off of work it's going to be a costly investment on my road to getting the nose that is not only complimenting to my face, but also functional; I want to make sure I go to each consult with every possible question ready beforehand. Do any of you have any questions that you wish you had asked during your consult that you think would have benefited you that I can use? Or if you had similar "issues" with your nose function and structure and there is something I didn't mention that you think I should please share!

Side Note for the PICTURES PROVIDED: So embarrassed, I don't have makeup on other than mascara and am embarrassed by the condition my skin is in, but I hope this is a safe, judgement free place to post these! ALSO, I know that lighting makes a huge difference, so if I'm able to get better quality photos I will upload those later.
I have included a "simulated" photo where I edited my nostrils and crookedness as well as a minor bit of lifting the tip... This is an idea of what I'm hoping for.

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John Layke, DO, FACS

John Layke, DO, FACS

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August 30, 2015
How rude, Maybe the drs eyes are crooked. I wish you all the luck finding the right dr. I think you're beautiful the way you are now.
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September 3, 2015

Thank you for starting your story on RealSelf! Here's a list of questions to ask at consultations. I hope you will keep us updated on this process.

August 5, 2016
Hi sorry this may seem a little irrelevant but you have a gorgeous nose :) x
UPDATED FROM tonyanhogue
1 month pre

Loved loved loved two. How to decide?!

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I was completely impressed with my first and third consult. It was a very hectic day dealing with traffic and getting around town, but I am so pleased with my experiences. Now the anxiety of chosing between the two practices has begun.
The staff was very professional, as well as nice and easy to talk to which helped settle my nerves at two of the practices. Now it's all about making the final decision!
3 consults down, one doctor out of the running and the other two are in very tough competition with each other.
Does anyone have any advice to help me make a decision? What might have helped you make your final decision? I've seen a total of 4 surgeons and 1 ENT. PShould I see more surgeons? HELP!

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September 13, 2015
Technically I've seen a total of 5 surgeons as the procedure would be done with 2 surgeons at Profiles (they were both amazing and answered every question I had, explained the process clearly to me, and we're all ale puns pleasant to talk options with).
UPDATED FROM tonyanhogue
19 days pre

Getting Closer!

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tonyanhogue
I can't beleive that my surgery is less than 3 weeks away! I am getting more excited every day. As I get closer I have been reading lots of posts and checking Google to see if there are any suggestions for Pre or post-op that I haven't already heard. If anyone has any recommendations for supplements, sleeping positions, ANYTHING! I am all ears. Please share :)

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October 7, 2015
How exciting! I'm not sure what you have or haven't heard, but the most valuable thing to me post-op was one of those large plastic athletic cups with a straw attached to it that you can flip up. Your throat is so dry after surgery that you will be drinking way more water than usual. Also, make sure to wear sunscreen and a hat after your stitches are removed, because incisions can discolor if exposed to too much sun during the healing process. If you have any other questions let me know!