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New Year, New Age, New Nose! - Glendale, CA
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Hi all! I've been on this site for months reading...
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Hi all! I've been on this site for months reading your stories and researching doctors and I am finally ready to start my own journey. I only consulted with Dr. G. Everyone says how important it is to consult with multiple doctors, but I feel like I have done a lot of research and after reading all the amazing reviews and meeting him in person, I don't think I can go with anyone else. My surgery is scheduled for Dec. 18 which is a ways away, the only time I could do with school and all.
Anyway I've been thinking about getting a nose job since I was 12 and this bump came out of nowhere. I got my grandpa's italian nose haha. I've always been confident and I think I'm an attractive girl, but I've always thought about my nose too much, when I'm doing my make up and taking pictures I'm always trying to hide it. I'm sure you all know the deal. It's still really far away but some days I get so excited when I think about it and others I'm like 'wait am I seriously having unnecessary surgery and changing my face forever?' Idk I know if I don't do it I'll always wish I had, and I'd rather do it now while Im young.
Okay now I'm just blabbering on. I will keep you updated when I have my preop and whatnot. Thanks guys!
Anyway I've been thinking about getting a nose job since I was 12 and this bump came out of nowhere. I got my grandpa's italian nose haha. I've always been confident and I think I'm an attractive girl, but I've always thought about my nose too much, when I'm doing my make up and taking pictures I'm always trying to hide it. I'm sure you all know the deal. It's still really far away but some days I get so excited when I think about it and others I'm like 'wait am I seriously having unnecessary surgery and changing my face forever?' Idk I know if I don't do it I'll always wish I had, and I'd rather do it now while Im young.
Okay now I'm just blabbering on. I will keep you updated when I have my preop and whatnot. Thanks guys!
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UPDATED FROM candance1231
3 months pre
Feeling Unsure
I just wanted to write about how I've been feeling lately. I've wanted a nose job for a long time and was feeling confident when I scheduled it, but I'm just having trouble with the money aspect. If it was free I would get it for sure, but the truth is it's not free. I could literally see the world with the money I'm spending on this nose job. I've been looking up volunteer abroad trips in Africa and I'm seriously considering doing that instead of getting a nose job, and I would still have money left over to do a fun trip to Europe or something. I guess I'm trying to decide what is more important to me, getting a nose job or traveling. I feel like now is the time in my life to do both of those things. I'm leaning towards spending the money to travel but when I come back will I still want a nose job? And this isn't to say I'll never make more money, I'm sure in the future I'll have money to travel, but I want to do it now while I am young and have no responsibilities. And I think of people in the world who don't even know when their next meal will be and I feel so vain wanting to change my face. Not saying anyone who gets plastic surgery is vain, I truly believe you should do it if it makes you feel better. I'm just having trouble justifying the cost. Anyone else have these thoughts? I know ultimately it's my decision, but I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions. Thanks!
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September 27, 2013
Hey,
I came across your review and I have to say, that you are absolutely beautiful! And from looking at the profile view of your nose, we have similar noses! Just the front views are different. I am currently dealing with the same battle you are, should I spend the money I have saved up for so long to do the rhinoplasty or should I use it towards something else??? Good luck with your decision, I am currently working on mine. If the time is right, I plan I getting it done coming may 2014, and yes I am excited but at the same time experience blues into why I have to be the one who has to undergo plastic surgery, how come those tiny, soft delicate noses are favored over our strong noses? It is a battle and I guess you will never over come these feelings until you actually just go for it! Good luck, and I am sure you will be fine with Dr. V!
September 28, 2013
Thanks for your response! It's good to know people are having the same feelings. I'm sure we will both be happy either way, it's just a really big decision. And yes this would all be much easier if we were just born with perfect little noses dangit haha. Good luck to you, and I will be keeping up with your story!
September 28, 2013
I was going to say go with surgery (actually I had already typed that here). But then I checked again your photos, and I must say your nose looks great as it's. In the end it's your decision. Good luck.
September 28, 2013
Thanks for the support! I'm still undecided but of course it's always good to hear my nose isn't bad as is :) I'll keep you updated
September 28, 2013
Hi, I had my surgery this morning and similar thoughts were going through my mind, both while at the hospital and yesterday. I was wondering if others have felt that way too. I was feeling a little frivoulous, after the poverty i have seen , both here and abroad. The thought stung a little. Then I thought, oh crap, I could have gone around the world like I always wanted, and felt a little bummed. Overall, I just let theses thoughts pass through without dwelling on them or judging. While, seeing the world is more fun than a nose job, My breathing troubles were very real and the decision to get that fixed was easier. The cosmetic part took a little reconciling with, i didnt hate my nose but knew that it could look better. If I think about it I could make myself feel guilty, but that never helps. Better to enjoy the ride. This is only a little part of the big picture of who we are, right?
The truth is that traveling vs rhino- It doesn't have to be one or the other. Just work hard and plan ahead, you can do both. Good luck deciding! When I am stressing over two choices, I tell myself that both choices are good. It helps to take the pressure off. All the best.
September 28, 2013
Thank you so much! Wonderful advice, you're right we can't judge ourselves and I need to stop thinking it's one or the other. If I really want to, I can make both happen. It's just the fear of 'what if?' Right now I'm young and have no responsibilities, I'm almost done with school and I just worry in a year or two what if I get a grown up job and can't leave to go travel for a month or two? I'm sure I'm being dramatic, but it's just a tough decision. Also for me it is purely cosmetic, I don't have breathing issues and my friends all think I'm crazy and then I wonder is my nose really that bad? I don't hate it every day. Some days I'm okay with it and some days I hate it. I guess it would be nice to not think about it at all
September 28, 2013
Also I've been following your story as well. Hope you're feeling well today and I can't wait to see the results. I'm sure you will be very happy!
September 28, 2013
September 28, 2013
I was honestly leaning towards not doing it (although we know that changes daily haha) but after looking at your blog it reminds me why I want to do it. You were beautiful before and I was like she doesn't need a nose job but then when I saw the finished product it was absolutely stunning! And it helps to know it was the work of my surgeon. I'm still going back and forth but you're right if I want to I can save money to travel and also I need to stop obsessing over my nose! Whether I do it or not I need to move on from all this nose nonsense! haha
September 28, 2013
Let’s just do it with no regrets….lol I have a feeling that I am going to back out. I am scared! and I just learned how to deal with my big nose…lol but I know my nose will get worst with age. Keep us posted. Best of luck to both of us…..and by the way you are gorgeous!
September 28, 2013
I agree with madeoflovely and eatmorekale. I don't believe that this is about having one thing or the other, it is just about whether you are willing to postpone your big trip for a little later. I love traveling more than anything but my issues with my nose were bugging me so much in all the otherwise beautiful pictures that I had taken around the worlds.. I'm not sure if you feel the same way, but you say that you have been wanting to change your nose since you were 12 right.. I can almost guarantee you that you will regret not getting it done and over with. Money come and go all throughout life, and as you say it is nice to do it while you're still so young. Personally I live very frugally and this way I can easily save up for taking trips - maybe not luxury Bora Bora style trips, but thats not really my thing anyway:-) Good luck with your decision. I must agree with zooster, you are gorgeous already and my response here is solely based on reading your story:-)
September 28, 2013
I guess I'm not sure how I feel myself. I feel like after reading a lot of reviews it seems that people just hate their nose and feel so insecure and can't wait to get it done, and that's not really the case with me. People tell my I'm pretty and I'm a confident girl. I could live the rest of my life with this nose and be fine. But I don't know if I want to because it does bother me and I always think how much better I would look without the bump. But it's so much money to get a little bump removed that I wonder if it's really worth it! haha. It would be nice to get it done and just never have to think about it. I've been following your story from the beginning and you look amazing! When I see that it inspires me to just do it. Obviously I'm struggling with my decision but everyone's support is so wonderful and you all make valid points that it doesn't have to be one or the other. I'll keep everyone updated haha. And I will continue to follow your story, can't wait to see your healing progress and get more refined and lovely!
September 29, 2013
I understand it must be really tough to make this decision, especially since you don't have significant issues with your nose and feel like you could live with it and be fine (which I understand, I think you look super cute just as you are!). Also I think it is very honorable of you to wish to go Africa and volunteer instead of getting the nose job. I don't think it would be selfish of you to get surgery at all but it's very cool that you want to go. If you do, I hope you will have a great and rewarding trip, and if you don't then I hope you will share your rhinoplasty story here:-) And thank you so much for your comments!:-) x
October 8, 2013
i went back and forth for years, saying "what does it really matter what i look like anyway...." but at some point i became VERY sure!!
October 9, 2013
You did? See I agree, I need to be very sure. My friend gave me some great advice... "when in doubt, do nothing" haha. My surgery is scheduled so I have time to decide, but if I'm still not sure then I won't do it. Thanks for you advice!
October 9, 2013
Yeah my nose was soooo ugly it could not have gotten worse no matter what! So I was not that scared to have surgery. But there are some people on here who liked their nose before and then missed their old noses even with humps
UPDATED FROM candance1231
1 month pre
Getting Down to the Wire
Hey Friends! So it's been a while since I last wrote because..well..life haha and also because I wanted to have made a decision before I wrote again. I've talked it over with my mom regarding the whole travel thing. She knows how I have aways wanted my nose done and she said since I am paying for it, when I graduate her and my dad, and my grandparents, would chip in so that I could do a great trip before I get settled down with a big girl job and whatnot. That makes me feel a lot better knowing that when I graduate I'm for sure going to travel. I have also already started saving up. So getting over the whole cost thing, then came the whole "is it really that bad?" phase. Truthfully, no it's not that bad...but i don't want "not that bad" I want great! haha. It is something that always has bothered me and probably will continue to bother me if I dont change it. Ultimately my mom said get it together haha. Either don't do it, save the money and be happy with the nose you have, or decide to do it, have a perfect nose and get excited about it! As of now I am going with the latter. It is something I have always wanted and I feel 100% comfortable with the surgeon I have. Not once have I questioned if I made the right choice when it comes to him. I also have support of family and friends which makes me feel great. My preop is next week Nov. 20th. I'm looking forward to talking to him and I think I will feel good once I say everything I need to say to him to make sure we're on the same page. I'm going to make a list of things so I don't forget. And I am paying him a lot of money so he will go through it with me ;) The nurse also said he would do some digital imaging which makes me feel better cause I have a terrible imagination and need to see things haha. As of now I am excited about it and I'll write back after preop!
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December will be here before you know it! Thank you for sharing on RealSelf.