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I Can't Wait to Have a Prettier Nose. -Newport Beach, CA

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I never really had a big problem with my nose...

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Cali_girly
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I never really had a big problem with my nose until recently. I feel that my nose has a very round tip and I hate my bump that I have. I also dislike the width of my bridge. I started contemplating having my nose fixed after I had my breast augmentation January of 2013. I realized that surgery wasn't that bad and that I could actually go through surgery again. So, I started to look online for plastic surgeons with experience with rhinoplasty. I looked through a lot of surgeons around the Los Angeles area and I narrowed it down to a few. I then scheduled two consultations with two surgeons first with Dr. Michael Elam and then with Dr. Grigoryants. After meeting with Dr. Elam I knew he was the doctor that was going to do my surgery. He was very informative and his staff was very nice. Dr. Elam showed me how my outcome will look and I can't wait to get this procedure done. I have my pre op appointment on December 30th I can't wait!

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Michael Elam, MD (retired)

Michael Elam, MD (retired)

Board Certified Otolaryngologist

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December 24, 2013
You are pretty. In my opinion and based on these photos your nose fits your other facial features. But of course it's up to you to have surgery. Good luck.
December 24, 2013
In my honest opinion, you do not need rhinoplasty! You are very pretty and your nose is perfect for your face.. No one should ever have rhiniplasty unless they hate their nose when they look in the mirror (and I mean really hate it) - because that means it is worth the risks ...also, you must know that the pictures you see on the websites with good results are ONLY the good results.. for every good result there is a bad one out there and only a few come back and share their story ...if you don;t LIKE your nose now, think that you might get one that you will ACTUALLY HATE. even the best doctors have bad results and unhappy pacients and healing is quite umpredictable and different for everybody. I really hope you will reconsider or at least give it a few more months to think about it.. this is your face, not your boobs.. you could get the implants out if you don;t like it, but you can only get so many nose jobs.. (sorry about the post, but I saw your review and I couldn;t help it ..don't ruin your beautiful natural face.. hope it helped.)
December 24, 2013
I agree with the other commenters. You have a cute nose already. I could turn out great after surgery, or maybe not. I just had my third rhinoplasty surgery. It took two revisions to get where I am and I still have a lot of healing to do. Of course in the end, it's up to you. I hope you are happy in the end, no matter which way you decide to go.
December 24, 2013
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December 25, 2013
Thank you for all your kind comments. I don't hate my nose but I do think that it could be better. I understand the risks but to me it seems like the tip keeps getting bigger. Every time I take a picture the round tip is the only thing I see. I can just hope for the best.
December 25, 2013
Rhinoplasty is the most difficult surgery in the plastic surgery industry. Its unpredictable and your nose changes throughout your entire life. Unless your nose is ugly which yours is not or you broke your nose I highly recommend not to go through with this. If most of you knew half of what the reality of rhinoplasty is than this site would probably not exist. Do your research really hard and go look at Make Me Heal website as well as read doctors research, complications, and outcome. Not trying to be negative just give you a dose of reality. You look beautiful as you are and your nose is pretty that fits your face. That nose can be worse and not come out what the imaging is showing to you. Imaging is only a communication between a patient and a doctor it is NEVER guaranteed to be your results. Read the fine print on the surgeon's paper work they say it exactly that.
December 25, 2013
Very pretty just as you are!
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I am a couple of weeks away from surgery and I'm very excited. I can't help but to look over my computer generated outcome. Every time I see the expected outcome I get really excited and want the day to be closer.

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December 25, 2013
+1 to every comment. I dont think you need one, you nose is cute and fits your face perfectly, I just hope you reconsider.
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December 25, 2013
Thank you for your comment. I just have become self conscious about my round tip lately and I think my side profile will look a lot better. My husband and mom think the after pictures don't look very different but I can see the difference. I want to do this for me and I'm very nervous but I trust my plastic surgeon. I'll keep you guys updated.
December 26, 2013
I reserve this opinion for very few.... Don't do it. I understand being insecure/ self-conscious, but this really looks like a case of you maybe fixating on someting. Your nose ia harmonious with your other features. Every nose has imperfections on their own, but you have to take the "bigger picture" into consideration, here. Good luck.
December 26, 2013
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December 26, 2013
I agree with everyone else, I really don't think you need surgery! Your nose is great as is, and I believe many people going into surgery would hope for results as good as the nose you have now.
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December 26, 2013
Thank you for sharing on RealSelf. You are, as the others have said, really pretty as is. BUT, this is your decision. You may have complications or you may absolutely love the refinements. Please keep us updated. I hope you get exactly what you want.
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December 26, 2013
Thank you, I really appreciate the support. I will keep everyone updated.
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December 27, 2013
Good luck for your upcoming date!!
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December 28, 2013
Thank you