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Starting Rhinoplasty Process, 19 Yr Old Gal - Melbourne, AU
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Initially when I decided to begin this whole...
Maybear3August 23, 2017
WORTH IT
Initially when I decided to begin this whole process, I was sure I wouldn't post anything about it online, let alone photos. I didn't want people to know. But over the past couple months I've decided that it's really important that people talk more about these things. I know that when I was doing my research I found peoples reviews and experiences really valuable so if I can even help one person with their decision then that's a success.
I'll try and probably fail not to go on about this too much. So I've been thinking about doing this for a long time, but only seriously for about a year. I wasn't even sure if it was a possibility. I still live at home and I study. I also work around 25 hours a week so I do have some money, and I thought I'd be better off considering doing this before I've moved out. I plan to pay a large portion of the fees myself, and will get some help from medicare.
I was terrified of suggesting my having a rhinoplasty to my parents. They, and I, have always been the type of people that don't particularly believe in plastic surgery. It just goes to show that you shouldn't let yourself be boxed in to being a 'type.' Everyone has different experiences and everyone will encounter exceptions to their philosophies. But they were super supportive. My mum, though not overly concerned with her own appearance, understands that I value mine. She sees that I want to be comfortable in my own skin, to be able to smile and just be without feeling overly conscious of my face. She knows that overall I am happy with the way I look and that it's only this one thing that gets in the way of not worrying about it too much.
My dad didn't get what I disliked about my nose. He doesn't see the issues that I point out to him. But similarly, he was supportive. He told me he trusts that I'm not a superficial person, and that young people do tend to fixate on things and have their insecurities tied up in certain features. Though he thinks this shouldn't be the case, he's very sensitive and accepts that that's the way it is.
So, details. I had a sporting injury when I was quite young. Though it didn't significantly disfigure my nose at the time, it affected the way it grew. After having a consultation I now understand (and I don't know exactly the correct terms or anything) that the connection between my inner septum and my nasal tip has been damaged. Because of this, my nose does not stay entirely upright and hangs a little when I smile. There's also a bump in the bone on the left side of my nose which means it looks crooked to one side. I don't mind it from 3/4 view when people are on my left but it bothers me when they're looking at me from the right. It means I've always tried to sit with people on my left and feel I can't completely relax or laugh, especially in photos, because I'm conscious of it.
I had a consultation at Chris Moss' practice in Toorak (Melbourne). It was good, I liked his staff, but with the initial consult you only get to meet one of the nurses. After that, its $450 to meet him before you go through with the procedure. The nurse was really lovely and helpful but I got the sense that I wouldn't get a whole lot of one on one time with Chris Moss, which would probably have made me feel a bit apprehensive before the surgery. I was aware that Chris Moss charges a lot, and he's very successful so the price quote wasn't unexpected. But I did decide in the end that it was too much.
I recently had an initial consultation with Howard Webster in Richmond. Both my parents came this time (just my mum came to Chris Moss) and automatically we liked him straight away. He didn't at all try to sell me on a nose job, in fact, he challenged me to think really hard about my motives and expectations for the procedure. He explained the nitty gritty of the surgery and talked extensively about his views on the pressure people have been put under since the invention of the smart phone. I got the sense that I could have said then and there "nope actually I'm not doing it," and he would have happily let me walk out. He also doesn't charge for initial consult if you mention RealSelf which is just amazing. He's got a great reputation and seems crazy experienced. I just felt like i trusted him completely.
Anyway sorry this is super long, I'm sort of writing this partly for myself. I don't know if people will even bother to read this but I'll upload updates and pictures closer to the day of my surgery.
I'll try and probably fail not to go on about this too much. So I've been thinking about doing this for a long time, but only seriously for about a year. I wasn't even sure if it was a possibility. I still live at home and I study. I also work around 25 hours a week so I do have some money, and I thought I'd be better off considering doing this before I've moved out. I plan to pay a large portion of the fees myself, and will get some help from medicare.
I was terrified of suggesting my having a rhinoplasty to my parents. They, and I, have always been the type of people that don't particularly believe in plastic surgery. It just goes to show that you shouldn't let yourself be boxed in to being a 'type.' Everyone has different experiences and everyone will encounter exceptions to their philosophies. But they were super supportive. My mum, though not overly concerned with her own appearance, understands that I value mine. She sees that I want to be comfortable in my own skin, to be able to smile and just be without feeling overly conscious of my face. She knows that overall I am happy with the way I look and that it's only this one thing that gets in the way of not worrying about it too much.
My dad didn't get what I disliked about my nose. He doesn't see the issues that I point out to him. But similarly, he was supportive. He told me he trusts that I'm not a superficial person, and that young people do tend to fixate on things and have their insecurities tied up in certain features. Though he thinks this shouldn't be the case, he's very sensitive and accepts that that's the way it is.
So, details. I had a sporting injury when I was quite young. Though it didn't significantly disfigure my nose at the time, it affected the way it grew. After having a consultation I now understand (and I don't know exactly the correct terms or anything) that the connection between my inner septum and my nasal tip has been damaged. Because of this, my nose does not stay entirely upright and hangs a little when I smile. There's also a bump in the bone on the left side of my nose which means it looks crooked to one side. I don't mind it from 3/4 view when people are on my left but it bothers me when they're looking at me from the right. It means I've always tried to sit with people on my left and feel I can't completely relax or laugh, especially in photos, because I'm conscious of it.
I had a consultation at Chris Moss' practice in Toorak (Melbourne). It was good, I liked his staff, but with the initial consult you only get to meet one of the nurses. After that, its $450 to meet him before you go through with the procedure. The nurse was really lovely and helpful but I got the sense that I wouldn't get a whole lot of one on one time with Chris Moss, which would probably have made me feel a bit apprehensive before the surgery. I was aware that Chris Moss charges a lot, and he's very successful so the price quote wasn't unexpected. But I did decide in the end that it was too much.
I recently had an initial consultation with Howard Webster in Richmond. Both my parents came this time (just my mum came to Chris Moss) and automatically we liked him straight away. He didn't at all try to sell me on a nose job, in fact, he challenged me to think really hard about my motives and expectations for the procedure. He explained the nitty gritty of the surgery and talked extensively about his views on the pressure people have been put under since the invention of the smart phone. I got the sense that I could have said then and there "nope actually I'm not doing it," and he would have happily let me walk out. He also doesn't charge for initial consult if you mention RealSelf which is just amazing. He's got a great reputation and seems crazy experienced. I just felt like i trusted him completely.
Anyway sorry this is super long, I'm sort of writing this partly for myself. I don't know if people will even bother to read this but I'll upload updates and pictures closer to the day of my surgery.
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