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Rhinoplasty in Norway

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Hi there, I have a hawk nose that is deviated. I...

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Hi there,

I have a hawk nose that is deviated. I used to hate it when I was a teenager as I was very skinny and it would stand out. From the age of 17 to 25 it didnt really bother me, because I gained a little bit of weight and during these years of your life you usually have the puppyfat checks to kind of mellow it out. After turned 25 my face got more skinny, smaller og just more contoured. The same thing happens again that my nose stands out and is too big for my face. Some people comment on it and it hurts my feelings. I also spend a lot of time and energi thinking about it. I has been 2 years since my first consultation. I have seen multiple surgeons, the problem is that big noses are not a common trait among norwegians so there are not many good rhinoplasty surgeons here. Went to see a few surgeons in Spain. Ultimatley I came over a surgeon originally from Iran, who lives in Norway and travels back and forth operating in both countries. I was worried in the beginning that he would give me a too plastic fantastic nose as iranians like them fancy and upturned. He asurred me that he also operates on europeans, and he gives you the nose you want, be it fancy or natural. An iranian girlfriend of mine found his recommendations on an iranian forum, apparentley he is well known there. Does anybody have any experience with iranian rhinoplasty surgeons?

Had my operation scheduled for the 15th of Feb, but started getting cold feet a few weeks before that. I cancelled the date because I was so nervous, only to regret it the day after and then rescheduled. On the day of surgery I started to cry in the car. I study psychology and I am struggeling an internal battle whether this is something that I can live with for the rest of my life and be honest about. I feel that I am being superficial and that I should know "better". I worry about how others will perceive me or judge me. I worry about the outcome. I think about things like if I one day have a daughter and she looks at old pictures of me, and ask me why mommy looks different there. And what if my children inherent my old nose. My boyfriend says having a big nose is a sign og intelligence, that we are big thinkers with big personalities. Will I change my personality or alter my character by doing this? will I feel like a different person, because I still want to feel like me. 

Am I showing the world that I wasnt able to accept myself by having this surgery done? Also I usually have people ask me if I am italian, or croatian because of my strong nose, and I am afraid that by doing this I will look boring and lose my edge. I have read about people panicking before going under, and thought I was prepared for that, but on the day of surgery I was sick to my stomack. The nurse tried to calm me down saying that this happens to everybody and is a completley normal reaction, but when the surgeon came to talk to me it seems like he realized that this was bad. He told me that we shouldnt operate, because I was too flaky and indecisive...and he was afraid it would give me post op difficulties. I offered to pay for the operation , but he refused and said its better that I go home think about it and make sure Im a 100% before I schedule a new appointment with him.I have to say, that waht a nice doctor. I felt a huge relief as I got in the car and went back home, only to find myself regretting now not having done it. I took 3 weeks off work for this and had everything planned, and now no surgery and no new nose. I dont know when I will have another opportunity to schedule and plan a new surgery, and if I should...... 

I regret it when I cancel, and I freak out when I set a date. Has anyone been in the same situation and had the same thoughts? Or does my reaction sound like a worst case scenario. I applaud those who have had the guts to go through with this.

Juvel's provider

Dr Saman

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Hi, I had some medical reasons (deviated septum etc) for my nosejob, but at the consultation the Dr. asked me if I disliked the hump on my nose which he could remove if I wanted to. This was at a non-private London hospital. Problem was that although my nose was not perfect (crooked, hump and dent on one side), I refused to have any confidence issues over it through the years. My hump was scartissue after I broke my nose. My mentality was that people who dont find me attractive are not people I care about! I have other pretty features and also have a profile pic from the side, hump showing and everything. BUT. How do you say no to a free, aesthetically nicer nose? There were no mock-ups for me to see how the nose would look. I just said I didn't want it looking unatural, its big and its fine. Just shave the hump off a little. But again, before surgery I said that they could do what they thought was best, shave a little off or take it all away. He shaved it off completely and its very straight now. Maybe a little too straight, I think, but its still a nicer nose. But I miss my nose a little and wished I asked for a lighter shaving of the bump. That way I would still have a little curve to the nose, instead of the very straight line from the side. Personally I dont think you need it, its like you are comfortable in your own skin, but being surrounded by the narcissistic world of perfectionism today is making you insecure. My nose looks too straight for my taste and it was free. Its still very swollen, 2 weeks post op so its hard to know what the final result will be, which is stressfull and I try to not obsess over it. I wouldn't have done it if it wasnt medical and free. Because I feel embarrassed over such a vain thing and it still feels like telling the world that i wasnt good enough. And thats a blow to my proud ego! Unless you are a little relaxed about the outcome like me (that it couldnt possibly get any 'uglier' whatever they do) or get it for free, or its affecting your everyday life, its a insecurity you can proudly overcome with time. Or have it done and accept that you chose to be vain, like me. But if you have a mindset like me, you might be a little embarrassed, but that might be a small price to pay. Hope I havent caused more confusion and wish you best of luck!!
Hi there, I don`t think I can get any more confused so don`t worry about that. I really appreciate your honest reply, I would love it if you could keep posted on your nose. I completley understand your concerns and I really really hope you will be super happy with your new nose post op. Perhaps it is possible to apprieciate both your old nose and your new one. I wish you all the best, and thanks for sharing your thoughts with me:) ( I really like how you say that you refused to have any confidence issues over your nose, good for you!!!)
Hi, like testing123 I too had functional reasons for getting work done on my nose. Due to a bad break I was mainly breathing through my mouth and this ensured I had permanently dried lips and my mouth seemingly never had enough saliva. That being said, I also wanted a straight nose again, since I've had a crooked one for over half my life now. Long story short, I ended up having a procedure a few days ago, on Friday 13th Feb. Since your reasons are only aesthetic, you basically have to weigh up how much it bothers you against the potential for something to go wrong. If it goes well, there are basically no downsides. A good operation will only improve your appearance, and any ideas about people judging you or if you should have known better or if you should have accepted yourself before WILL JUST DISAPPEAR. The only time thoughts like that might arise will be if it doesn't go well. Which, remember, is a possibility. My advice would be if it's bothered you for years then DO have a procedure. Just be sure to find the right surgeon, which means someone who has excellent qualifications, great reviews, fantastic before and after pictures, someone who explains everything to you, answers all your questions patiently and doesn't try to convince you of anything. And have consultations with a few to compare each of them. That way, you will at least pretty much ensure a positive result. If your current surgeon fits the bill, then by all means go with him! I wish you the best of luck!
Hi there, you know the strange thing is I got a tatoo years ago, and I have never regretted it or even thought about what if I never got it, so I think you are right about the doubts just disappearing after having done it.....as long as it all goes well that is. The scary thing about this surgery is that it is your face. Thank you so much for sharing your advise:)
Well I'm not sure a tattoo is the best analogy since you always know you can get a tattoo removed if necessary... but I see your point. Before I agreed to the op with my surgeon I had done enough research that I felt absolutely confident was the best possible person I had come across. Everything pointed to him delivering. I think that if you can get to that stage with a surgeon then go for it. And not until. Oh, and if you're willing to fly to the US I would happily give you the name of mine. Cast came off yesterday and he's done a fine job.
I have also thought like this, but how we look does not define who we are. So we're a little superficial.. but who can blame us?! We're the instagram generation. The generation were wherever we look and turn glossy pictures tell us how to look, what to want and what to do. No other generation has ever been under the same pressure. If our parents or grandparents grew up in our age, who knows what they might have done. To feel inadequate from time to time is normal. But if you have considered it for years, that amount of money might be worth it - to just get it out of your head so you can focus on more important things? :) Life is too short! Hope you update us on your decision. I'm looking for the right rhinoplasty surgeon myself. Good luck!
Hi there goodfeel, thanks for your message. I will definetley keep you updated, good luck on finding the right surgeon:)
Definetely you arent´t a good candidate for rhinoplasty. Hold on for a time.. at 30th will probably be happy with your nose. Your Surgeon did the right thing.
Thanks for your honest opinion, I will at least hold on until I am 100% one way or the other :)

I know it can be a tough decision! I hope you'll keep us posted on your decision making process and this journey. We are here for you!

Thanks a million Angie:)
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