Finally ready for my rhino + BA with Dr. C of White Plains, NY!!! :)

After years of wanting this, I know I am finally ready. I have a complex ethnic background. Both my parents are very attractive, but some how I think that when I was born my genetics had a brain fart that translated into my asymmetrical nose lol. My nose is currently too long for my face. It is bulbous with a lot of squishy cartilage. I also have a bump in my bridge. Often people ask me if I'm Italian because of my nose. I'm not sure if my nose actually looks Italian, or if they're just trying to tell me my nose is prominent, but you get the point. Overall just aesthetically displeasing and I am over it.

So after a year and a half of research, I went to my first consult yesterday afternoon. It was amazing. The feeling I had while speaking with the surgeon was surreal. It made me feel that the enhancements I want are achievable. I really can't believe that I am SO close to what I have been fantasizing about since high school. I am very grateful that I have been able to save up enough to finally get to this step in my journey. I am also incredibly thankful for this site. Not only has it provided me with countless reviews and testimonies that have guided me to this point, but it has shown me that I'm not alone. All of you RSers have looked in the mirror and saw that one thing that has always bothered you, and imagined how a weight would be magically lifted off your shoulder if you could just enhance/fix/ or remove it. You probably have spent more time in the bathroom than anywhere else solely because it contains a mirror, and a mirror allows you to visualize the way you feel you should look. That is absolutely me for the past 10+ years. And I am too fed up with being so distracted by something I can't avoid to try to put up with it any longer.

That being said, I'm from the NE area and have sought out two out-of-state possible surgeons, Dr. Pontell and Dr. Pearlman. I am so impressed with both doctors' before and after galleries, reviews, and credentials. I just know this is going to be a really hard decision.

I'm wondering if I should travel even further for consults. Originally I was set on a surgeon in Cali. Dr. Pontell and Dr. Pearlman's work changed my mind that I could stay closer to home. I'm wondering if there are any other great rhinoplasty surgeons in the NE area that I haven't looked into. Please comment if you guys have any suggestions, have experience with either of these doctors, or have any advice on primary rhinos.

Thanks :)

My second consult is in mid-May. Following that I plan to book a procedure for my dream surgery to take place in the next few months.

If you have any info or have done a procedure with him please message me or comment. Starting to realize travel should not affect my decision.

Just want to make it clear that my surgeon is Dr. Ciardullo of white plains, not boston. Boston is where I'm from. For some reason it won't let me change it. :/

Anyway, I can't believe I finally picked my surgeon and date!!! I do have all the money saved up, but I applied and got approved for care credit for the full amount anyway. Now, I'm just sitting back counting down the days. I keep saying I feel like a kid waiting on christmas, and Dr. C is santa hahaha. This week my plans are to book my hotel, and start putting together my collage of wish pics.

I think this whole collage is kind of difficult. There are so many cute noses out there to show him, but it's hard to know which ones would look best on my face. I plan to print out some morphs and put those on there too. I have plenty of breast wish pics.

I'm thinking I'm going to go with 300-380cc moderate plus profile silicone implants, probably sientra. Still gotta try on sizers at my pre-op on july 20th. But I'm pretty sold on moderate plus silicone. I just love the way they look. I feel like high profile are just a little too in your face for me. I'm currently a 32b, 5'7", 135lb.

Quite a few of my friends and family members know about my surgery. I'm really open about my emotions and struggles, so it was hard for me to keep it a secret and still is. Talking to people has always been part of my decision making process, even if I don't side with others. It just has always helped me get my thoughts in check.

No one at work knows and hopefully they won't notice lol. When I asked for 14 days off and said it was for surgery, my manager asked what I was having surgery on. Ugh, awkward. I was just like um...it's personal (GOD DAMNIT WHY DID YOU HAVE TO ASK YOU WEREN'T SUPPOSED TO!!!) haha. Hopefully 14 is enough days for breast aug? I have a pretty physical job so I'm nervous.

Anyway for public before and after pics what would you guys rather see? Boobs or nose? because I'm not doing both haha. Y'all need to take me on a date first..nah just kidding. But I was thinking maybe nose, and then I would send BA before and afters if any of you want to email. I'm all about helping out and supporting others on this site. And I know the number one thing that speaks volumes is before and afters. So don't worry, I got you. That's all for now :)