25 Year Old Rhinoplasty - Sacramento, CA

I have hated my nose ever since I was in junior high; especially my profile. I remember the first time I ever saw my profile while I was laughing, I could not believe how my nose looked! Overall I have always hated the way my nose changed when I became animated (smiling, laughing), especially my profile. From front view, my nose did not bother too much, though I did have a bulbous tip. I have always told myself I would fix my nose before I got married (who wants to worry about avoiding camera profile views, when they should be enjoying their special day!). Though I have always been worried about others thinking less of me because I had cosmetic surgery, ultimately I realized I was not doing it for anyone else other than myself. Therefore why did I care what others thought? My family and fiancé told me they did not think I needed the surgery but would support me through it if I decided it was what I wanted. Though I am barely two weeks post op I know I will love my new nose. The hardest part of the whole surgery was looking in the mirror and seeing something different, even though it was better! No one really tells how weird of a feeling that is to look and see something different on your face. That has been the hardest part, getting use to my new reflection. Even though I love my new reflection and stare at my profile whenever I get the chance, it definitely has taken some time to get used to. The best part of the whole surgery was my doctor did not make my nose into someone else’s; he gave me a better version of what I had. One of my biggest fears (along with my families) was having a nose that no longer fit my face, and did not seem to look like me. Right off my father saw my nose after cast removal the first thing he said was "oh I am sooo happy! You still look like you! Just an improved nose!" I read on real self all the time about how important it is to go into surgery and realize you are not (most likely) going to come out with the perfect nose like celebrities, but rather a nose that is an improvement and better suits your face. I think this is really important to keep in mind during surgery.
Now for my doctor...
I had an amazing doctor! I met with Dr. Rosing at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Northern California two times before surgery and he made me feel very comfortable and listened to all my concerns, answered all my questions and told me what to expect. I have never met a doctor who has such amazing bedside manners. He seems to truly care about his patients, there needs and desires, while being realistic about what to expect. He was conservative in the surgery, which is one of the main reasons I went with him. I was afraid of coming out with a ski slope because too much of a hump was removed, or a pig nose because too much cartilage was taken out from my tip. But he was conservative and I came out with the perfect combination of adjustments that fit my face! After the surgery I had a cast on for a week and throughout the week he was very easy to get ahold of and he answered all my concerns. I probably contacted him more than any other patient I feel, every little thing I was so worried about and whether it would mess up my results! He was always very understanding and reassured me throughout the whole process. Everyone at the Laser and Skin Surgery Center was great throughout the whole process! Even once doctor Rosing removed the cast a few of the nurses asked if they could come in as they were so excited to see the results. The removal of the cast also did not hurt (I have heard horror stories), Dr. Rosing was very gently and I felt very minimal pain. I should also mention Dr. Rosing preformed open rhinoplasty (he feels it will give patients the best results because the doctor is able to see the bone structures clearly), and my scare is barely visible just one and a half weeks later! He did an excellent job suturing my nose back up! I also want to mention how I met with the anesthesiologist before being taken into the OR room for the surgery and he said how he had no idea how I found Dr. Rosing, but I was very lucky, because he does great work! If he or his family were to ever do surgery, he would have Dr. Rosing do it! Overall I had a great experience and results which I contribute to Dr. Rosing and the staff at the Laser and Skin surgery center.