Update: I month and 11 days Post-Op

I don't think there is one day that goes by that I look in the mirror and not dislike my nose.
I have felt this way for as long as I can remember. Maybe late elementary school to early middle school. People always told me "You will grow into your nose!" or "Your nose gives you character!". I have tried for so long, and for so many years, to try and accept my nose and what I was born with. I pledged to myself that I would not even consider a nose job until the age of 18. I heard someone once tell me "If there is something you dislike about yourself, wait until the age of 18. If you still dislike it, then you should change it!" Those words stuck with me forever, and its been almost 7 longs years since I have been 18 and I figured now is the best time as any to change myself!

My 25th birthday will my on August 28, so this is a birthday gift to myself! I knew it had to be done after we received our wedding photos. I was married Feb 26, 2011. It was the best day of my life and we had the most incredible photographers. But no matter how good the photos came out, all I noticed was my big nose. My profile view in some of the photos makes me wish I had done this sooner. Those photos will last a lifetime. Despite having a beautiful wedding and an amazing husband, they will also sadly be a reminder of my big nose!

I am so excited to finally be doing this. I have full support of my family, friends, and co-workers. The only one who is a bit apprehensive is my dear husband. He feels I am beautiful the way i am now, and this is who he fell in love with. part of him feels my new nose will change my appearance too much, or change me as a person. I assured him I will still be myself. The PS I went to makes sure to keep you looking as natural as possible.

This all happened very quickly. It was just three months ago I made friends with someone who, in my opinion, has the most perfect nose. When I commented to her about it, she told me she had had a nose job two years prior. I was shocked. She looked so natural and beautiful. She then told me about Dr. Edward J Gross. I was even more shocked! This was my top choice of PS and he happens to be located 3 minutes from my house. She insisted I see him for a consult and that I would not regret it.

I had my consult June 7th. I brought my mother with me for support. Everyone who works at Primera Plastic Surgery was wonderful. From the person at the Front Desk, to James (who took my "Before" photos), to Becky the RN, and finally Dr. Gross himself.
He did a computerized imaging Before/After showing what I would look like after surgery. it was spot on to what i had anticipated and i had not even described to him what i wanted yet. He just knows! He answered every question I had before i even had to ask. My mother and I just felt so great and at ease with him. I did not have to go anywhere else. I scheduled my surgery that same day for July 27th.

This past month has flown by, and I am now just one week exactly from surgery.
I go in at 9:45 for a facial to prep my skin before surgery, then surgery is scheduled at 11:30am.

Part of me is a bit nervous. I also feel like this is not really happening. I have wanted this, and dreamed of this day, for SO long and it is finally coming true. it is surreal. I am more excited that anything though. I will update as we get closer to the day!

I will leave you with photos of my nose "before" and also show you the computerized before.after photos Dr. Gross sent me.