I am now 25 - rhinoplasty - New Zealand, NZ

Another thing to add is how much he said taping of my nose was important as my nose is going to be significantly reduced and taping it well and tight prevents scar tissue forming filling in the space that has been taken out. I don't care if I tape at night for a couple of months at night

Had my 2nd consultation and feel better and more confident than I did the first. There are things he explained about my nose I had not even noticed. Truly fascinated.
He explained exactly what he was going to do, the risks of revision and all those things good surgeons should explain. He explained what was and wasn't possible with my nose
I am reducing my profile ( projection and angle it goes out) quite a lot so he is bringing in the sides of my nose a bit do it is all in proportion. He also said he could take put my old tattoo at the same time ( I have been getting laser for years with not the best results)
I have a pack of info for the day and a health questionnaire I need to fill out. I have checked the anethsiest is fully qualified

My parents are starting to accept it is happening which I am thrilled about. They disagree with it but respect I am doing it now.

Feb 13th it is!! I decided against having it just before Xmas as family are over and don't want to stress my mum out beforehand

I can't imagine how nervous I am going to be, I get so nervous just going to the consultation!

Im just figuring out exact dates with the nurse. I have been away overseas for 6 months so it has been good to really think it over. It is quite weird, a man I work abroad with told me how attractive i was and how much he adored my nose. He really liked long noses..a comment I have never come across and was so caught off guard I didn't know how to react almost thinking he was taking the [RS bleep] for a split second :s I guess different cultures and ppl with different backgrounds have different perceptions of beauty. I still want to get it done though and doesn't change my own personal opinion.
My bf told his parents, I was so nervous about telling them and he just casually mentioned he had told them! I am happy as they said if I have been wanting to get it done for so long then its a good thing. feels good to know that!! Now if only my parents thought that!
I have been mentioning my surgery to my parents via skype when I talk now and then to get them used to the idea. my mum says "we're not talking about that today" and doesn't want to talk about it..
my dad gets all angry..but I know when it comes down to it he is very good when you are hurt or injured and he would want to be supportive in the healing process despite his own opinions.
My sister always freaks me out saying how mum and dad are so against it that I have balls doing it and doesn't think i need it and thinks its such a waste of money (but she has a perfect nose) she also thinks the comp generated image looks weird and she also freaks me out by saying if it looks good then its good but if it goes wrong then everyone will be like why did you get rhinoplasty your nose was fine before. She always says I hope it just turns out alright...which is a bit annoying as it just makes me think of what could go wrong..something I really could do without!
I am aiming for Mid/End Oct (hey I wont have to wear a mask for halloween! ;) ) . I have family from overseas coming to NZ for Christmas and will be quite a big family Christmas so really hope swelling goes down significantly for this! I'm not sure I should tell anyone but then again my dad with his big mouth will prob tell family and if I bet him to the punch it might be better. Plus they might notice...although most of my older family are a bit blind lol!
I am wondering where I should recover..my bf has flatmates and is really not as homely..my parents might be a bit difficult as they are quite opposed to the idea and don't want them to freak out from the bruising. perhaps I will stay at a hotel for a week...