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Rhinoplasty in One Week... Excitement Vs Doubt! - London, UK

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My nose has always bothered me in my teens, when...

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My nose has always bothered me in my teens, when the bump started to develop, and worse still, I was teased by my family with comments like "she'll grow into it" and "look at her profile" - perhaps not meant hurtfully, but this certainly sharpened my focus on the offending nose. I have been thinking about getting a rhinoplasty for the past few years but was put off by cost, people knowing, risks etc. I work in surgery myself and didn't want any colleagues finding out. More recently, despite feeling quite happy with most of my other attributes and accepting myself, I've felt a desire to improve on the nose and banish my hang-ups for all. I don't expect it to be perfect, just less prominent, less bumpy, and not as downturned at the tip. Face on my symmetry is pretty good.

Having chosen what I believe to be a great surgeon, discussed my hopes and concerns in consultation, and planned admission for the op, I'm now having moments of fear, minor panic even that things will go wrong, or I'll hate my new nose, or it'll banish the "me" from me. I'm petrified that after forking out all that cash, I might be less happy with it than I am now - worst nightmare scenario. Another factor, though this wouldn't stop me, is the fact that even though I'm 30, my parents are very old fashioned and would be distraught if they found out. I have my dad's nose, which looks charming on him... but it's not particularly elegant on me! The guilt about removing my dad's nose from myself is so great that I'm considering telling them that something fell on my face and broke my nose :S (they live 10,000 miles away and I only see them once a year) So after all these anxieties, I almost talk myself out of the op on a daily basis (7.5 days to go)... only to then look at my pics, esp in profile, and want it done after all. Is that normal?

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February 10, 2012
Hey you will do great!
I just had mine a wk ago today. My reveal is in a couple of hours;)
Check out my profile
I have some great tips ;)
February 10, 2012
If it's something your not happy with, go for it! Your doing it for yourself. I just had mine yesterday and I was just as scared and filled with anxiety right before surgery, but it all really went well thank the lord! Just have faith and be positive and you are going to do just fine! =) goodluck and god bless!
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February 10, 2012

Yes, your feelings are totally normal! Make sure your doc is a board certified (ASPS and/or ASAPS) doctor who is a rhinoplasty specialist. This will greatly reduce your chances of getting a nose you're not comfortable with or for incurring complications.

If you don't tell them, most people won't even know you've had this done. I had to announce it. :)

Your parents might notice, but once the surgery is over and they don't have the worry to contend with, I hope they'll accept your choice.

You can do this!

February 10, 2012
Thanks guys, I do know it's what I want, it's just a lot of money and being a surgeon makes me think of the worst case scenario. On the plus side I know the qualifications etc to look out for, and a little extra re reputation! It does help so much to read all your experiences so please keep posting updates! :-)
February 12, 2012
Oh my gosh, I know what it is like to be teased by your family about your apperance. They don't mean to be hurtful, just playing around, but you think well if they notice it and point it out I wonder what other people say. My sister and mom say how it is unique or "French-like" or looks like a witch's nose from the side (Dad's nose). My mom has said "I don't know where you got your nose, you didn't inherit my cute little button nose!"

When I've mentioned getting rhinoplasty they say, why or oh my gosh just cause we teased you about it, oh no don't try and joke around with Anna or she'll freak out!(or my favorite Really? I would have thought you would get a boob job)

I've always thought if you had something that bothered you about yourself fixed, it wouldn't change you, just more comfortable to be the person you are. My parents are the same way, but I know if it was something that made me happy, they would still love and accept me.

Please keep us updated!
UPDATED FROM Plastic.eggy
2 days pre

1.5 days to go!!! Veering between excitement...

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1.5 days to go!!!

Veering between excitement and anxiety, and can't quite believe I'm really doing this. I had my pre-assessment on Monday and am now taking Arnica 30c as per surgeon's instructions, and some vitamins to give me a boost. I've also stocked up on all the other bits and pieces, and most crucially ordered a whole load of Kraft Macaroni Cheese (you can only get it from 1 online store in the UK!)

Cleaned the house big-time today to make sure I don't have to worry about all that after friday...

Main worries are: doing something embarrassing while under anaesthetic, looking terrible for a few days, infection, cartilage graft failure and hating my new nose. There's been a few pictures of people getting bumps under the skin following rhinoplasty that have freaked me out a bit... argghhh I guess it's all just worst-case-scenario thinking!!

Thanks to everyone for all the support :D

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UPDATED FROM Plastic.eggy
Day of treatment

Home after my rhinoplasty! All went well...

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Home after my rhinoplasty! All went well apparently, the GA was wonderful and how I feel has been improving on an hourly basis! So far can't see the shape of my new nose due to bolster and splint. Big shiner under right eye, smaller one under left, and a pretty swollen face in general. Nose was quite throbby for the first couple of hours but reasonably pain-free now with paracetamol and codeine. Got arnica, betnesol and Bactroban too! Now being looked after by man and cats, keeping fingers crossed for a fabulous result. Pics coming soon!

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February 18, 2012
I know how you feel! I'm 34 and I have my mom's nose. I have no idea how to tell her I want to have it "fixed". I hope to schedule my surgery in the next couple of weeks - cant wait to see how yours looks.
February 23, 2012
Surprisingly when I told my mum I broke my nose and had to have an op, her response was "well, maybe it'll look better now"!! Cheeky or what? Have you got a date for your surgery yet? My big reveal is tomorrow and frankly looking at pictures of my old nose, I'm so glad I had something done about it :-)
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February 20, 2012
Hey there, just dropping in to offer support and encouragement. I'm 10 days post op and feeling great! I hope you have a speedy recovery and your desired result! Can't wait to see pics!
February 23, 2012
Thank you! How are you getting on? Getting my splint taken off tomorrow and very excited and impatient!! Swelling is coming down and my bruising is going yellow! :-)