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It's time - California

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I've always wanted a nose job. I was always afraid...

Helena321
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I've always wanted a nose job. I was always afraid to go through with it. Recently that has changed. A few months ago I noticed a little bump forming on the bridge of my nose and partially by my eye. I went to the doctor and he thought it was most likely a cyst. I was suppose to have a simple excision but ended up having 4 benign rare type tumors removed....not a cyst at all like the docs initially thought. The type of tumors I have do come back almost 100 percent of the time. So, I pretty much know I will be under a surgeons knife again. This has given me the strength to pursue the nose job I have always wanted. I already know I will have surgery for the tumors in the future, so why not go ahead and have surgery to get the nose job. At least this is something I truly want and is so worth the pain. I have a consult on September 1st, and am currently working on finding at least 2 more doctors to choose from. My family doctor is suppose to get back to me with some names of doctors who specialize in facial surgery.

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August 8, 2012

I'm sorry about the tumors! What a pain to say the least. I'm glad you now have the courage to get your rhinoplasty though! I don't know where in Cali you are so I can't offer a list of doctors, but you can also go to the Doctor Finder link above and do some searching of your own. Please keep us posted!

August 8, 2012
Thanks for the warm welcome :) It's still sinking in that this happened. I am 2 weeks post op and healing well. I was told by both the surgeon and my regular doc that it should not have any effect on getting rhinoplasty. I'm looking forward to making this change....other than my nose I am totally confident about my appearance. I am really inspired by others stories here and am grateful to have found this site.
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August 11, 2012

We're glad you found us, too!

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1 month pre

I found 2 more doctors that I want to consult with...

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I found 2 more doctors that I want to consult with. I made an appointment with one of them for the 28th of this month and the other I will be calling tomorrow morning. One does only facial surgery and I am hoping that he ends up being the one that is right for me.

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August 13, 2012
You should post some photos. What it is about your nose you don't like? I am sorry to hear about the tumors, big bummer :(
August 13, 2012
Thanks, MN. I will post pictures at some point. What I don't like about my nose is the profile. It's big....protrudes a lot. My ideal result would be a smooth nose that fits my face and isn't the main focus. I really love following your story and am so happy that everything has gone so well.
UPDATED FROM Helena321
26 days pre

Two more weeks until my consults. I am really...

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Two more weeks until my consults. I am really enjoying reading others experiences. I added some pictures....my main issue is with my profile. All of my bruising has gone from my tumor removal. I still have some swelling around the incision....hoping it is gone by the time I go to my first consult.

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