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Dealing with the Negative Effects of Rhinoplasty
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Dealing with the Negative Effects of Rhinoplasty
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So this will be a pretty long thread, documenting my current search for a satisfactory result for a rhinoplasty I had about 4-5 years ago. I'm doing this because I'd like to reach others like me who go through with elective cosmetic procedures.. like it's some kind of magic potion that's going to solve all life's problems. For some.. maybe it will, but for me, it made things worse.
I am self conscious all the time. I can't develop intimate relationships with new people because I'm scared of them seeing my scars and judging my character. ACTUALLY, I just recently met someone and I revealed to him my cosmetic surgery history and he decided it wasn't something he could deal with long term. Which is absolutely his right... but I feel that I've just lost someone who was a potential partner for me. And now I'm alone again.. Back to square one. Also, I can't be close to my family anymore. I'm so self conscious about my scars especially in natural light that I limit my time with family members and friends because of the anxiety I'm experiencing.
Brief background:
I moved to New York when I was 22 years old (4 years ago) after my mother passed because I felt alone and wanted to start a fresh life. I was 22... I was depressed and dramatic lol.
Had a rhinoplasty because I thought it would make me more attractive and hence create more opportunities for me.
The surgical outcome was SO wrong. The doctor placed a cookie cutter implant in the center of my face. It wasn't custom, it wasn't cartilage.. ugh. I also had an alar base reduction.
So here's the issue.. alar base reduction. I think that procedure is the most evil thing plastic surgeons still do. You WILL have scars at the base of your nose. And scars are permanent. So you will have scars at the base of your nose for the rest of your life.
For someone who doesn't live with that, I'm sure it doesn't sound like a big deal, but it is when you feel you can't sit on the couch with your family or your friends or your boyfriend with your head cocked back because you're wondering if your scars are visible to everyone else. A symbol of your insecurities. When you can't lay in bed in the morning with your partner next to you, staring you in the face because your scars are so visible in natural light. These are the little things that matter.
ANYWAYS, back to the surgical history.....
After my initial surgery, I knew that the procedure was far too agressive and I wanted out immediately, but you have to wait at least a year between surgeries before having additional procedures.
I waited but by the time a year was up, I was forced to move back home. Manhattan is an expensive place to live.
Back home in Georgia, I immediately has the nasal implant removed. That was a definite improvement. But since then, I've been chasing the issues with scar revision procedures like miccroneedling, subcision, fraxel laser, Bella fill. And im still not satisfied.
This is something that's costing me so much money and so much anxiety. The silver lining is that at least now I've learned from this experience and maybe through this thread I can help others.
I am self conscious all the time. I can't develop intimate relationships with new people because I'm scared of them seeing my scars and judging my character. ACTUALLY, I just recently met someone and I revealed to him my cosmetic surgery history and he decided it wasn't something he could deal with long term. Which is absolutely his right... but I feel that I've just lost someone who was a potential partner for me. And now I'm alone again.. Back to square one. Also, I can't be close to my family anymore. I'm so self conscious about my scars especially in natural light that I limit my time with family members and friends because of the anxiety I'm experiencing.
Brief background:
I moved to New York when I was 22 years old (4 years ago) after my mother passed because I felt alone and wanted to start a fresh life. I was 22... I was depressed and dramatic lol.
Had a rhinoplasty because I thought it would make me more attractive and hence create more opportunities for me.
The surgical outcome was SO wrong. The doctor placed a cookie cutter implant in the center of my face. It wasn't custom, it wasn't cartilage.. ugh. I also had an alar base reduction.
So here's the issue.. alar base reduction. I think that procedure is the most evil thing plastic surgeons still do. You WILL have scars at the base of your nose. And scars are permanent. So you will have scars at the base of your nose for the rest of your life.
For someone who doesn't live with that, I'm sure it doesn't sound like a big deal, but it is when you feel you can't sit on the couch with your family or your friends or your boyfriend with your head cocked back because you're wondering if your scars are visible to everyone else. A symbol of your insecurities. When you can't lay in bed in the morning with your partner next to you, staring you in the face because your scars are so visible in natural light. These are the little things that matter.
ANYWAYS, back to the surgical history.....
After my initial surgery, I knew that the procedure was far too agressive and I wanted out immediately, but you have to wait at least a year between surgeries before having additional procedures.
I waited but by the time a year was up, I was forced to move back home. Manhattan is an expensive place to live.
Back home in Georgia, I immediately has the nasal implant removed. That was a definite improvement. But since then, I've been chasing the issues with scar revision procedures like miccroneedling, subcision, fraxel laser, Bella fill. And im still not satisfied.
This is something that's costing me so much money and so much anxiety. The silver lining is that at least now I've learned from this experience and maybe through this thread I can help others.
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I don’t know if this makes you feel better or worse, but I can only see the scars on the close up and even then just barely. Does anyone in real life actually notice the scars and say anything? I am wondering if it is something that only you notice?
yes Ive had a friend ask what's going on under my nose. he pointed out that I had 2 very symmetrical scars and he wondered if I had a procedure done. I don't think his first thought was cosmetic surgery, but yes I've been asked about it.
That does suck. I’d try to find someone who does revision rhino and facial reconstruction - so your nose and scars can be addressed at the same time. I’m sorry that the medspa procedures don’t seem to be helping.
I know you probably see something different, but I think your nose looks pretty great. Plastic surgery is not a cure all, but you are an attractive lady and that's more than a lot of people have.
" he decided it wasn't something he could deal with long term" .....> What a sissy that person was! You were fortunate to be rid of him/her.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I'm sorry to hear this has caused you pain. Sharing your story will definitely help others, but more importantly, I hope that it will help you.