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22-year Old Student, London GB
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Like lots of reviews on here, I've always hated my...
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Like lots of reviews on here, I've always hated my nose. In profile it's extremely large, bumpy and masculine. Front on it's actually not too bad (it wouldn't get any prizes though) just lacking in definition. I've dealt with this my whole life by just avoiding ever looking at myself in profile. If I did accidentally see myself it would really depress me for a couple of days. Over the last couple of weeks it's actually been a real shock seeing just how bad it is, especially in my consult photos. There is a particularly horrifying photo taken which shows how the tip droops down when I smile- I actually look like a scary carnival mask :( I honestly do not know how I've had such hot boyfriends.
Back in April time I booked a consult with Lucian Ion. I chose him because of the volume of good reviews he has, compared to other surgeons I was considering I couldn't find anything negative about him. If you do want to see more than one surgeon (which is definitely the sensible thing to do) remember to book them at the same time if they're popular. Luckily after seeing Lucian Ion I was happy to go ahead with surgery, considering my time scale I wouldn't have been able to get a second opinon from Julian Rowe-Jones or Julian De Silva.
In my first consult Mr Ion spent a good hour with me, as well as identifying the cosmetic issues with nose he also explained I have some functional problems that could be corrected in surgery (deviated septum, enlarged turbinates). I felt he understood the issues with my nose and I felt reassured he knew what I wanted the changes to be despite my very vague, mumbled description. He created some 2D morphs which I really like. I feel like I wasn't clear enough about what I wanted from the front and tip, so I am going back to see him to clarify this. I also have a medical condition which I need to take medication for, he was very reassuring in explaining how he would adjust the post-op meds etc to try and minimise any exacerbation of my symptoms.
My surgery is booked for September time, as I will be starting my final year of university (a Master's in Classics if anyone is interested :D) in October so I really hope I'm giving myself enough time to heal.
Photos to follow!
Back in April time I booked a consult with Lucian Ion. I chose him because of the volume of good reviews he has, compared to other surgeons I was considering I couldn't find anything negative about him. If you do want to see more than one surgeon (which is definitely the sensible thing to do) remember to book them at the same time if they're popular. Luckily after seeing Lucian Ion I was happy to go ahead with surgery, considering my time scale I wouldn't have been able to get a second opinon from Julian Rowe-Jones or Julian De Silva.
In my first consult Mr Ion spent a good hour with me, as well as identifying the cosmetic issues with nose he also explained I have some functional problems that could be corrected in surgery (deviated septum, enlarged turbinates). I felt he understood the issues with my nose and I felt reassured he knew what I wanted the changes to be despite my very vague, mumbled description. He created some 2D morphs which I really like. I feel like I wasn't clear enough about what I wanted from the front and tip, so I am going back to see him to clarify this. I also have a medical condition which I need to take medication for, he was very reassuring in explaining how he would adjust the post-op meds etc to try and minimise any exacerbation of my symptoms.
My surgery is booked for September time, as I will be starting my final year of university (a Master's in Classics if anyone is interested :D) in October so I really hope I'm giving myself enough time to heal.
Photos to follow!
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UPDATED FROM Alice678
Photos!
So here are my 3D morph before and after. Don't know why my skin has ended up such a weird colour! I'm going back to discuss this sigh my surgeon, I feel like it still looks a little big, especially the nostrils? I also have thick oily olive tone skin (Italian heritage!) so a bit worried about not getting a defined tip!
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August 31, 2015
Hey, I am also considering mr ion for my rhinoplasty. I think your nose in the morph looks small already I definitely wouldn't go any smaller. You want it to be in proportion with the rest of your face. Can u ask how you felt about your front morphs? I felt mine looked a bit odd looking but have been told by others that this is just because it's difficult to manipulate from the front view on the computer x
September 1, 2015
Thanks- I think I might over analysing! I had very little change to my front morph so fortunately didn't get even more confused with weird looking images. I would really recommend 3D imaging if you're not sure about it, it's a lot easier to see the subtle changes from all different angles. My face looked really odd in those- I think it's because he only takes several photos meaning you features get a bit distorted- but I did find it really useful.
September 1, 2015
Thanks Alice678. I was just like you over analysing and also considered the 3d imaging but got mixed responses regarding how useful it is. I am going to see Mr Ion one more time for reassurance but don't think I will do the 3d imaging. I have faith that the front look of my nose will correspond with the side view which I like...I hope anyway! X
September 1, 2015
I think your morph looks great.. a very cute and feminine nose! I'm having mine done in October but quite nervous as been told its quite a complex nose to work on and the surgeon said he hasnt worked on one like it so cant really say exactly what it'll look like after the op!
November 10, 2016
how did the surgery go? i have a consultation with Mr ion next week and really considering him because of all the good reviews. please let me know how you got on?
UPDATED FROM Alice678
Final consult before surgery
Tomorrow I have my final consult- are there any important last minute questions to ask?
Still a bit confused about whether I want to change my morphs- any opinions would be welcome!
Still a bit confused about whether I want to change my morphs- any opinions would be welcome!
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September 1, 2015
Best of luck. I've got my first consult with him on Thursday. After reading so many good reviews I do hope he's the one! Let us know how you get on xx
September 1, 2015
Good luck! I'm 2 months post op with Lucian. Even on the day of surgery we still discussed my morph, I would say be open with him about all your thoughts and talk it through, I'm sure he will be happy to.
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Haha yes it does, I've got my surgery on the 8th, I'm also going with Lucian Ion.. he seemed like such a genuine honest person when I went for my consultation.