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Update! Need some advice! - San Antonio, TX

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Hi my name is Gabby and am 19 years old. I have...

Gabbyd721April 3, 2013
WORTH IT$7,200

Hi my name is Gabby and am 19 years old. I have been wanting to get my nose done ever since I can remember. Mainly for the fact that I have been told it is larger than normal and that has always really stuck with me. It has enabled me to do a lot of things in my life and although i have dealt with it at times I know I am not the person I am because of it. I sometimes feel wherever i go people are staring at it and has then forced me to hide it as much as I could. SO I have decided that I finally want to precede with the procedure and finally do what I know will make me happy.


What I don't like about my nose is that I have the hump that comes from my dads nose as well as my nostrils that I think are too big. Also when i smile my nose droops down and just looks very witch like. I am fine with the width of it but I think it is just too big for my face and needs to be changed.

I am getting super excited about my consultation which is scheduled for April 9th. I know I have to do it either way or I won't ever truly know what I could have looked like.

BUT I am super nervous about the procedure itself and what the journey will be like. Reading all these posts is what honestly helped me want to go through it. So i do have a couple questions
How long did your healing process take and what was the hardest part?
Did you notice a significant change when it was over?
Did your nose come out the way you imagined it after?
Were there any problems after the procedure?
And also any doctors you may recommend the best of the best?

I'm sure I'll think of more questions later but that's all I have for now! :)
If you could please share any personal advice or experience that would be grandddd thanks! :)))

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Robert Young, M.D.

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Angie_M
April 4, 2013

Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf! Here's a list of questions to ask your prospective surgeons (don't be afraid to go on more than one consultation). My healing process was about a week (until I was back to my normal routine), felt a lot better after day 3, but not 100% until later. Swelling can take months and months to fully subside, though.

The hardest part for me was the stuffiness and not being able to breathe through my nose. I did have issues because I didn't know how important it was to carefully choose a surgeon, so that's your main job right now is to do a lot of research and pick wisely.

Is your family supportive of your decision?

Italiangirl58
April 5, 2013
Hi Gabby. When I was 18 I had the hump on my nose removed. I have an Italian nose that runs in our family. I am 42 now and just had a revision because the tip started drooping in my 30's. it made me self conscious all over again. I don't remember too much about my first surgery because it was so long ago but I did have bruising in both eyes quite badly from them breaking the nose and this is common with hump removal so don't be nervous. I know that both times it's difficult to breathe when you sleep and you get very dried out. It's like a real bad cold. I think it's worth the experience when it makes you self conscious. The week stuck at home is boring so have lots of movies ready! Everyone on here has great tips on what to expect. If you had your wisdom teeth out then you will probably have the same reaction the first 24 hours, meaning, the blood may upset your stomach. It didn't for me but I see a lot of that. After day 2 the bleeding subsides so its not that bad. Good luck to you.
Gabbyd721
April 22, 2013
Aw thanks for the advice this site is really helping! :)
mommy_5
July 1, 2015
Gabby if dr. young didn't do your rhinoplasty then who did your nose in Austin. You pd. 7200. But it says dr. Young on top doesn't say your actual face plastic surgeon . I'm asking because you nose came out beautiful I'm looking for a board certified facial plastIc surgeon to get my nose done also.
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So i went to my consultation with Dr. Young and...

Gabbyd721April 20, 2013
So i went to my consultation with Dr. Young and was not very pleased with how it went. He took one look at my nose, looked at it from various angles, and simply said "oh we can do that." And when i asked him some questions his answers were very much vague. I also brought with me a book containing information about rhinoplasty and before and after pictures done by a team of doctors in Austin, Tx that work for Personique. I showed him the work from the doctors in Austin and his face lit up saying "oh those are really good work."

So from his astonishment i knew it was work that he could probably not achieve and that i was looking for. From his lack to really getting to know me and making me feel comfortable i decided to pass on him and make a call to Austin to schedule my consolation with Dr.Elks, the lead doctor working at Personique. It was then that I realized Austin being a little more than an hours drive away would be worth it if i wanted to obtain my perfect new nose!

So i have scheduled an appointment with him next friday April, 26th and i am ore than excited that he could be the one! :) Can't wait!

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the_life_obscure
April 22, 2013
Hey Gabby! I can totally relate to disappointment when you go in for a consult with a surgeon who is vague, doesn't seem to have much confidence, or doesn't share the same vision. That's pretty much what has been holding me back from picking a surgeon. I've been on three consults and still haven't found the right one. >.< All best at your next appointment! You never know :)
Gabbyd721
April 22, 2013
Yes thank you. He's pretty known so i hope that he can back it up when i see him but yeah i say keep looking till just the right Dr. you'll find him :)
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Leaving to Austin for my consultation bright and...

Gabbyd721April 25, 2013
Leaving to Austin for my consultation bright and early tomorrow!
SUPER FREAKIN EXCITED!! :)
That is all.

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