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I have disliked my nose ever since I was a tween,...
WORTH IT$9,300
I have disliked my nose ever since I was a tween, but now that I am in my late 20's, I REALLY dislike it most in pictures. I have considered plastic surgery since I was 17, but never had the means to pay for it myself. I continued to wait and wait, but recently, decided it was time to stop talking about it and just do it. Although I find myself to be attractive, I think I could be a little more attractive if I had a nicer nose.
I am really nervous about having the surgery and going "under". I also hope it comes out okay and that It looks better than it does now. I have confidence in my surgeon and hope I end up looking as good as the patients he has on his website.
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UPDATED FROM Suz17
15 days pre
I noticed that I forgot to mention the...
I noticed that I forgot to mention the consultation. When I went for the consultation, the doctor took pictures of me from all angles and then we sat down to discuss what I wanted. I told him that I still want to look like me, but I want the small bump on my nose shaved down, I wanted the front angle straightened (it has a slight curve) and the tip refined. He took the images and altered the nose to what the desired end-result would look like and i was really pleased.
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April 17, 2013
You are a gorgeous girl and if you didn't have the surgery you would still remain gorgeous! But as someone who felt attractive but was always conscious of how my big hump nose let me down I can say that with a slightly smaller nose you would look amazing! Good luck in finding the right surgeon, your on the right forum for help and support! Xx
April 18, 2013
I wanted to let you know that I relate so much to your story and I just had my tip revised pretty dramatically on Monday. My nose needed pretty significant revision all over but especially in the tip. I am probably still in the worst of the discomfort and I haven't even seen my new nose and I can already tell you that it is 100% worth it. All the years I spent wondering if people could truly see me as beautiful or only pretty having to look past my "big nose". You are no doubt a super attractive gorgeous girl and it's only a matter of you figuring out that this will improve your personal opinion of yourself for the better, because that will only reflect 10 fold to the world around you. Keep us updated on your story. I am very excited for you!
April 18, 2013
Thank you so much Maggie. I looked through your photos and absolutely LOVE the way it turned out (even though your cast isnt off). Keep updating photos :)
UPDATED FROM Suz17
14 days pre
Today, is the day I make my final payment, as...
Today, is the day I make my final payment, as surgery is two weeks away. I can't help the "what if thoughts" going through my mind. What if I look worse, what if I look like miss piggy or michael jackson? Although I love the work that my PS has done, I just can't help the these thoughts. I assume this is normal?
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April 18, 2013
I look forward to hearing how your surgery goes! I am going to the same doctor & my surgery is scheduled May 9th. I wish you the best of luck
April 18, 2013
Thank you! I definitely will. Are your charges including anesthesia cost and hospital cost? or just the doctors cost?
April 18, 2013
That is the total price that he quoted me. I do have parical breathing problems so insurance shold pay for some of it, I am just not sure of how much
April 18, 2013
Ha ha yes it's normal to worry I was just the same then on the actual day I wasn't worried at all! Bizarre! :) x
April 18, 2013
Going through the SAME thoughts/worries/concerns as well. I was told that it was absolutely normal when all this time I thought I was being a psycho patient with a million questions for one of the nurses there today...lol...mine is this Wednesday...aahhhh!!!...it was just the other day when I said my surgery was two weeks away ...time FLIES!!!
April 20, 2013
It's completely normal to worry. I waited a very long time for this surgery and as I walked into the or I still wanted to run away. I actually cried as I laid down on the table. I had never been under until this surgery. Honestly this is the best decision I have ever made and Im happier everyday. I am 3.5 weeks post op. I'm sure everything will go wonderfully and can't wait to continue reading your story and see your pictures.
April 20, 2013
It is so normal to feel that way! Even though I felt ready when I got to my surgery appointment, my blood pressure and pulse reading said otherwise. I was off the charts.... I was just telling myself I wasn't nervous, lol. I was worrying about everything you are worried about. But once they pumped the drugs in me I was pretty calm, all the way up til being on the table and getting anesthesia. Anesthesiologists are VERY good at really making you feel safe and sound and yours will probably call you the night before and then spend a good amount of time with you before surgery. If you have a good team, they will put you right at ease :) As far as being worried about the outcome, I don't know if that ever really 100% goes away for any cosmetic surgery patient.... you just have to weigh your options and make sure you trust your surgeon, and that ALL of your questions are answered. Don't be afraid to ask a question more than once if you have to! Best wishes :)
April 22, 2013
Thanks so much. I read your story and I'm so sorry to hear that. That is one of my biggest fears, that I may be that "one" whos nose looks wrong :$ I hope you find someone good to re-do the surgery. Look at my PS' website. He did a few really good revisions.
April 24, 2013
Well thank you for reading my story. I am not on here to scare anyone away from the procedure. I have been on this site since before my surgery. While I hate that I had to be one of the bad stories, I hope it can help people with making their decisions. It is important for everyone to think of both sides. I will definitely check out your surgeon!
Thanks so much for starting your story on RealSelf! Have you started going on consultations yet?
Going under is a snap, really. I know it can be scary to feel so out of control, but it's not bad at all. You get really nice drugs, then you're out and suddenly you're waking up.