Day 12- Chicago, IL

Hi Realself community. I have decided to share my experience as this site has helped me so so so much to gather the courage needed to go through w my rhinoplasty. i have hated my nose forever. Mostly I have not done this before as I have been to afraid. I have consulted w two doctors in Chicago. Dr Platis and Dr A Shah. I liked them both but feel that Shah is way more experienced in rhino as a facail platic surgeon. He has done over 2000 and is double cerified as a ent as well. I am scheduled in exactly a month and am very excited. I am going to have lower eyelid surgery and fat transfer as i have bags and fat loss under my eyes. I know its alot.

As for the concerns I have I am mostly afraid of the anesthesia. I am a nurse and although I have heard horror stories mostly I know it is safe. The 1600 reviews of people who lived to tell have helped as well. I am also afraid of waking up in pain or while intubated. LOL! I have not heard anyone have had that happen but still its a fear. Also throwing up is a concern but I can live w it if it happens. I hope I don't freak out as I am know to have anxiety attacks. I plan on asking for meds to take the night before.

Of course I am afraid of not liking the results. I have alot of faith in Dr Shah thought. There is no way I will regret this as I already dislike the nose I have. I will keep you all posted as things progress. If anyone else has had the lower bleph/fat transfer I wonder if the recovery is alot worse.

Thanks everyone for sharing your stories is has helped me tremendously.