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James C. Marotta, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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One Year Later & Still Loving It! (Final Update)

So, I've officially passed my 1 year mark. I had my surgery on May 22, 2013 and it is now June 10th, 2014. I can't believe how fast this past year has gone. I still love my nose and couldn't be happier with my decision. The new confidence I have discovered within myself because of this surgery truly makes it all worth it. I had 18 wonderful years with my old nose, but I'm looking forward to the rest of my life with a nose that I love!
I wish everyone going through this process (and those considering it) all the best. Thank you to those who have followed my story; I really do appreciate the love & support that the RealSelf community showed to me... you all made my experience that much better!
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7 months post-op


7 months post-op

So, I just passed my 7 month post-op mark... I still feel SO much more comfortable in my own skin. I can feel that I have more confidence in day-to-day things. I'm no longer afraid that people can't see past my nose. It may not be everyone's definition of "perfect," but noses aren't a one size fits all kinda thing. The important thing is that it fits me so well and looks natural. I love it! I'm so beyond grateful that I was able to have this done, because it's given me a new outlook! How you feel about yourself reflects in every part of your life.

In response to anyone who thinks that plastic surgery is a shallow/superficial/whatever you wanna call it thing to do: I realize that it may seem sad that this is the society we live in. But to me, if something like this can make such a huge difference in someone's life, then it's not a bad thing at all. It only becomes an issue, in my opinion, when people are getting revision after revision to try to achieve perfection, and when people start getting more than a "few" procedures done. There is absolutely an ethical component to what a plastic surgeon does... during my own consultation, my doctor even gave me somewhat of a psych assessment to make sure I was in this for the right reasons and had the right intentions (there are very real mental illnesses associated with body images). I changed one feature (very naturally thanks to my doctor) and I'm still totally recognizable; in fact, when I told one of my best friends, she said she hadn't even known! I showed her before/afters so she could see the difference. I'm still myself, and no I'm not getting anything else done, because I'm so happy with where I am! And yes, I was SO happy before (if you ask anyone, they'll tell you how bubbly I am and have always been!)... I'm very blessed... but this has just been such a wonderful thing for me!

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Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
895 W. Jericho Tpke., Smithtown, New York
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I hated my nose and, for a long time, wanted a rhinoplasty. When I got the chance to have it done, I did a lot of research and came across Dr. Marotta; what stood out to me was his humanitarian work, his before & afters, and the amazing reviews people had written about him (and I now know why!). I set up a consultation and booked my surgery the day of because I was so impressed. Dr. Marotta & his staff are fantastic! He is kind, professional, and down-to-earth, not to mention excellent at what he does! Everyone (nurses, receptionists, patient care coordinators) is SO friendly and caring, and truly make you feel good! I have had a great experience thanks to him and everyone on his team and would easily recommend him to family and friends. I now LOVE my nose. I'm so happy with my results and couldn't have picked a better surgeon.