Rhinoplasty/ Septoplasty/ Turbinoplasty - Perth, West Australia

I have been stalking this site for months now and it has been so helpful so I thought I owed it to everyone to put up my own review. I have always known that I wanted to get my nose fixed. I didn't really get bullied about it at school or anything but I always felt like it held me back from things (which is stupid I know). I was always a little hesitant about meeting new people because I thought all that they would notice was my nose and I would always find myself positioning myself at the least unflattering angle at the table or in groups, which was starting to get a bit exhausting.

About 2 years ago I went with my Mum to have my first meetings with a surgeon to see the rough cost and what they could do for me. I was fresh out of high school and totally devastated and shocked by the huge price tag that came with rhinoplasty. I didn't tell any of my friends or my boyfriend what I was up to and felt really embarrassed about the whole process. I didn't go through with it, and decided to wait until I was financially able to do it myself.

2 years later here we are and I am in such a better headspace about the entire thing. I'm 20 now and I feel like I am more mentally prepared for it than I was even a few years ago. I have been totally open with my family and friends and colleagues about what I am getting done and everyone has been so lovely and supportive. I really feel like honesty is the best policy and you will be surprised by how many people just say 'good on you' when you tell them. I actually feel really proud that I am doing something for myself and just excited for what is to come.

I had my initial appointment with Dr. Pedram Imani mid December 2014 and booked my surgery the next day for February 10th, 2015. He was really clear with what was achievable with my nose (I have thick-ish skin so not super defined) and actually let me know that I had a pretty significant nasal blockage/ birth defect that was effecting my breathing (the first surgeon I went to see said nothing about this.) He is an ENT so I'm guessing thats why he was more focussed on my breathing than the first guy. I have always struggled to breathe through my nose and have pretty severe hay fever symptoms and a runny nose all the time so it will be really interesting to see if this clears up a little.

My cosmetic issues with my nose are:
- Dorsal hump
- General size on my face
- Bulbous tip
- Drooping when I smile and when relaxed

I feel like it makes me look a bit harsh and older than I am. I've been told I have resting [RS bleep] face like all the time and I feel like my other features really get overwhelmed by my nose.

So he has the job of fixing all that up and then also trying to improve my breathing and nose function. I stressed that I am not after a perfect nose, just a vastly improved one which he said he would be able to do for me.

So with all that said the count down is on (17 days!) and I am getting a little nervous but mostly excited. Unfortunately my parents will be overseas for the first couple of days post op but my boyfriend will be moving in to take care of me and basically be my servant for a week, which I feel like I will secretly enjoy.

Sorry for the long post and if I am not quick to reply in the comments section as I am a busy girl with 2 jobs but will be back to do another post just before my op.

So my parents leave the country on their holiday tonight and won't see me again until after my surgery! It has all started to make me a bit freaked out and stressed and I've made myself a bit sick just checking and double checking that I have everything in order before they leave. I know theres nothing to stress about but it is a lot easier said than done unfortunately!

I have my last pre-op appointment with Dr. Imani on the 4th of Feb to go over the details and confirm what I want. I have had a bit of a play around on face morph apps to see what I might like my final result to look like and came up with the attached photo. Bit unsure of wether to show him it or not but we will see how it goes on the 4th.

Had a bit of a cry in my appointment today (don't know why, I am very embarrassed about it) but feel okay now, just want to get it over and done with! 6 days to go until the op on Tuesday which I am told will be early morning.